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Life might be a mystery, but the universe still works in such a way that we can more or less imagine the consequences of our actions. However, we know from personal experience that the universe also has a weird sense of irony and likes to throw us curveballs once in a while.

To show you just how unpredictable things can be sometimes, we’ve collected some of the saddest examples of people getting the responses they were definitely not looking for from the Sad Cringe subreddit.

These responses might make you groan. They may make you cringe (and maybe even facepalm a bit). But most importantly, they’ll remind you that life isn’t all rainbows and sunshine. Remember to upvote the responses that left their mark on you and let us know in the comments if you’ve ever been in similar situations. And be sure to give the very popular r/sadcringe community a visit, too.

Reddit user Niceboihappy, one of the moderators at r/sadcringe, told Bored Panda that the community has seen an increase in members since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the mod also pointed out that the subreddit is always growing in size. And the more members there are, the stronger the community becomes.

Niceboihappy also shared some advice about what to do if you receive bad news or an unexpected response. "I would say be confident, but not too confident. And, especially, for an unexpected response it is probably best to just own it and make light of it."

The Sad Cringe subreddit is practically ancient. It was created back in 2013 and now boasts over 882k members (that’s way more than I could count to). So what does this community of nearly-a-million do, exactly? Well, it’s dedicated to collecting examples of the most embarrassing and awkward situations that also make you feel sad inside.

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Kinda Sad

Kinda Sad

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Scagsy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bad when you're getting trolled by your local PD about not having any mates

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Sad Cringe

Sad Cringe

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In other words, content that’s just cringeworthy isn’t worth a spot on r/sadcringe if it’s missing the ‘sad’ part. The community guidelines indicate that “pathetic loser sad” content doesn’t work and that the responses have to be “unhappy/depressing sad.”

“The content should make you go: ’oof, that hurts,’ not: ‘lol, what a moron,’” the moderators point out. They also stress that they’re not here to make fun of people. Which is why they ask everyone to avoid bullying and harassment. “Be nice,” they add.

There will always be times when we’re caught completely off-guard by bits of news or responses from people. However, there are ways to bounce back and make the best of a bad situation.

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#8

Please Excuse Me While I Search For A New Psychiatrist

Please Excuse Me While I Search For A New Psychiatrist

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LinkedIn Learning Instructor Tatiana Kolovou states that when we’re faced with bad news, we tend to react emotionally. So what you want to do is allow that initial emotional reaction to pass by giving yourself some time to process things.

“Calm yourself. Take a deep breath. Possibly look away momentarily to try and focus your thoughts. Exhale deeply. All these behaviors will help you bring your elevated heart rate down and physically center you,” Kolovou explains how to get yourself under control again. Keep that in mind the next time life throws a curveball at you and you might just hit a home run.

#10

That's Just Nasty

That's Just Nasty

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#18

Ooooof

Ooooof

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Danieletc
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How many hours did it take, before the kid got it that it's about him? Hmmmm emoji here.

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#20

Poor Brandon

Poor Brandon

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Francis
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why does this guy (or any guy which sends dickpics (without being asked))think it's okay to send a woman a dickpic, especially when he's not even brave enough to ask herself for her number? do you really think she's like "oh, he didn't ask me for my number but instead a friend but that's one good d**k, i'm so in love right now!"?!? also why don't you believe the other person, when they say, they are not the person?! WHATS WRONG WITH THIS GUY?!? (sorry..)

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#24

The Truth Is Sad

The Truth Is Sad

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ML
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is just seeking attention. It usually have an opposite effect.

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#25

From R/Iamverysmart: Don't Tell Me I'm Wrong.

From R/Iamverysmart: Don't Tell Me I'm Wrong.

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read this exchange on another Bored Panda thread about not-so-bright people being corrected by experts. It still elicits a chuckle from me.

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#27

That's Gotta Hurt

That's Gotta Hurt

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#30

Sad Cringe

Sad Cringe

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#31

Why Are People Doing These Kinds Of Things

Why Are People Doing These Kinds Of Things

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#33

Yea Just Got Fired No Big Deal. Wanna Hangout Though

Yea Just Got Fired No Big Deal. Wanna Hangout Though

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Marlene James
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think someone missed the point. The cashier took and used Rachel's # w/out permission. Rachel ratted cashier out and cashier got fired for invading her privacy.

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#37

They've Been Dating About A Month And Are In Their 30s

They've Been Dating About A Month And Are In Their 30s

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#40

Poor Guy

Poor Guy

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Danieletc
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The thing attached to penis with fingers and skull is whatta mostly wrong with said penis.

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#41

Self Awareness

Self Awareness

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#42

Oof

Oof

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#43

Friend Zoned So Hard

Friend Zoned So Hard

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Martha Meyer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Men really need to get over this idea of "friendzoning". Not every woman on this planet exists to go out with them and refuses to indulge their entitlement when they don't consider them more than friends. Interestingly enough you never see women complain that a man "friendzoned" them.

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#46

My Boyfriend And I Are Going On Vacation Tomorrow And I Was Trying To Set The Mood

My Boyfriend And I Are Going On Vacation Tomorrow And I Was Trying To Set The Mood

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#48

This Stings

This Stings

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Arctic Fox Lover
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Be grateful. The woman sounds like she wasn't worth you if she divorced you because other guys were flirting with her. Especially over an online video game.

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#49

F

F

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Scagsy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a special place in Hell for people who use the 'L' word without meaning it

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#51

Im Dying Of Cringe

Im Dying Of Cringe

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#52

Roblox

Roblox

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#55

Nobody Asked

Nobody Asked

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Rissie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The teacher didn't hear it because it was all in their heads.

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#56

Depressing

Depressing

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Isaiah Edwards
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Leave me alone? Aren't you the one whose texting real-time updates of their lunch?

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#57

She Did This To Herself...

She Did This To Herself...

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Danieletc
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't look that happy to be next to him, either. Have you tried jail?

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#58

I Felt This In My Soul

I Felt This In My Soul

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4 years ago

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#59

Yikes

Yikes

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Cori
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is when you tactfully switch gears and start comforting your friend.

#60

Being Told Off By Someone On Tinder In The Form Of A Pick Up Line

Being Told Off By Someone On Tinder In The Form Of A Pick Up Line

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#61

I Cringed So Hard I May Have Broken A Rib

I Cringed So Hard I May Have Broken A Rib

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tima
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the second reply was far worse than the first 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

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#62

Was Told To Share This Here

Was Told To Share This Here

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#63

Rip To My Man Declan

Rip To My Man Declan

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Martha Meyer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And Mr. Clueless really requires a sledgehammer to get the message.

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#64

Sorry If This Is A Repost, I Just Found The Ultimate Sad Cringe On Facebook

Sorry If This Is A Repost, I Just Found The Ultimate Sad Cringe On Facebook

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#66

Saw This On Some Guys Facebook

Saw This On Some Guys Facebook

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't that Megan Fox? Then, that was her ex-husband Brian Austin Green underneath that badly photoshopped face.

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#67

Pregnancy Test

Pregnancy Test

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Danieletc
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aaaaaand, with 62,000,000 clueless fools like that voting, you have a Trump in a White House.

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#69

Still Clinging On

Still Clinging On

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#70

Please Bro

Please Bro

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Scagsy
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw, that's just so sad that someone needs to make such an offer. :(

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#71

Stockholm Syndrome

Stockholm Syndrome

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#72

F

F

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Beverly
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of these are horrible. They remind me of the mean cliques in junior high. And not funny at all.

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#73

My Man Messed Up

My Man Messed Up

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B-b-bird
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Need to tell this story x) Once was invited by married colleague of mine to gathering/pizza party at his place. When I asked him who else is attending he said that only me and if that is alright... Not even talking about guerilla tactics to force female colleague into a date (at his place). Most important word in this story is MARRIED

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#74

Oof

Oof

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#75

Mtv Tried To Promote It's New Reality Show On Snapchat, That Poor Intern...

Mtv Tried To Promote It's New Reality Show On Snapchat, That Poor Intern...

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#76

My Tinder Sad Cringe; Part 2

My Tinder Sad Cringe; Part 2

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#77

Yikes.

Yikes.

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AntiNutjob
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do some people feel the need to double down on stupidity?

#79

Sad Cringe Of Myself: My Friend Who Informed Me He's Having A House Party Tonight But Won't Invite Me To It. You Could Have Just Said You Were Busy Bro

Sad Cringe Of Myself: My Friend Who Informed Me He's Having A House Party Tonight But Won't Invite Me To It. You Could Have Just Said You Were Busy Bro

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#80

Slightly More Embarrassing

Slightly More Embarrassing

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#81

No.

No.

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Richard Brown
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not surprised. How can they see a movie will a poll across their eyes?

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#82

Not Surprising To Be Honest

Not Surprising To Be Honest

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#84

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned

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#85

So I Downloaded Tinder Today

So I Downloaded Tinder Today

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#87

Ah, “A Pity”, My Favourite

Ah, “A Pity”, My Favourite

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Tabitha L
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

176 cm isn't that short (if I'm doing my conversion correctly). Average height?

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