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“And Then Everyone Clapped!”: 30 Cringey Times Parents Got Called Out For Fake Stories (New Pics)
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It’s completely natural for parents to feel proud of their children. Their achievements, big or small, can feel like the most important thing in the world. And it makes sense that they’d want to share those moments with others to show how much joy their kids bring them.
It’s wholesome—most of the time. But some parents take it too far, turning it into a competition to prove whose child is the most special. In their eagerness, they exaggerate their kids’ abilities—or even straight-up lie. And that’s how they end up featured on the subreddit r/wokekids, where people don’t buy the stories and aren’t shy about calling them out.
Scroll down for a collection of their latest posts, and let us know—do you think these incidents are fake or could some of them be real?
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#2
Ok Rebecca
Kise Miarse 2 days ago
I love the level of petty it requires to edit her Wikipedia page over it. 😆
#3
Found In A Group For Parents Of Gifted Kids. There’s Lots Of Eye Roll Comments But I Think This One Is The Best I’ve Seen
Janissary35680 2 days ago (edited)
At 8 months all I could say was “This is indeed a disturbing universe."😵💫
r/wokekids first appeared on the internet in 2017, and over the past 8 years, it has grown into a community of 272K followers, becoming one of the largest of its kind on the platform. Its members take pleasure in exposing people who make up false claims about their (sometimes non-existent) children’s accomplishments. However, the creator of the subreddit, u/_CodyB/, isn’t too pleased with what it has turned into.
#4
I Want To Believe That's A Real Baby
#5
Smart Kid
#6
A World In Which Your Infant's Majority Social Interaction Is Via Youtube
Kise Miarse 2 days ago
I can sorta believe this one. Kids do parrot what they hear. Although - then I feel really bad for the kid.
“I started the sub as a meme, and it really took off for reasons outside of my control,” u/_CodyB/ told Bored Panda. “I’m extremely hands-off with it, and I actually kind of feel like the sub has gone to the dogs. Honestly, I’m thinking about shutting it down.”
#7
I Hope This Is Real
#8
She Totally Wrote This Herself! Don't Question It You Sexists Pigs!
Feathered Dinosaur 2 days ago
I agree with the sentiment though, except I like to cut you up before I eat you. Indigestion, you know... 🦖
#9
Absolutely Inspiring 🙅♂️
Feathered Dinosaur 2 days ago (edited)
I hope just putting him down to sleep, not to eternal sleep
The idea of retiring a subreddit with so many followers, especially when it’s doing quite well, might seem surprising. However, u/_CodyB/ believes it’s no longer as sincere as it once was—which is undeniably ironic, given that the subreddit is best known for mocking people who post online purely for attention.
#10
Maybe If She Had Gone Vegan, Her Mother Would Still Be With Her
#11
Happy Birthday Logan, Just Let Mom And Dad Overshadow It With Our Politics :)
#12
Yes, This Totally Happened
BeesEelsAndPups 1 day ago (edited)
My 9-year-old gave me dating advice when I told them I was dating again. They said "eww", but I think that probably means "dad, just make sure to date somebody that likes the person you are, and not somebody that likes what you can provide for them".
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Feathered Dinosaur 2 days ago
That poor boy is growing up to be a misogynistic a'hole just like the dad who apparently wrote this. We can just hope he'll break the cycle
NetworkMan 2 days ago
Tattoos, mohawks and casual bonking out of wedlock? Tell me specifically where these women are so I can avoid them super hard. Like, just narrow it down to a town so I can totally not go there.
Clown fish 2 days ago
Just the UK we are like weeds we pop up every where lol 😂😂😂
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UKGrandad 2 days ago
'Beware of weird girls', says a man who has woven his beard into a living necktie.
*raspberry sound 2 days ago
Just like Jesus said, "judge women by their clothes, their tattoos, their piercings, their pre-marital sex..." /s
Tropical Tarot 2 days ago
Send all the weird girls my way. We'll set up a weird girl village in the woods.
Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 2 days ago
If *weird girl* means not giving a shįt about your outdated, controlling stereotypes, then your Portuguese weird girls are more than welcome to come over here.
Yourlocalrealitybender 1 day ago
Yeah maybe I don't need nor want that misogynistic excuse for advice
Kathrin Pukowsky 2 days ago
I find it disturbing that this guy managed to find somebody to procreate with. Unless not only this "advice", but the entire child is made up.
Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 2 days ago
I prefer the weird girls but thats just a preference. Bring on the weird hair and makeup
Rosecrucian Roeth 2 days ago
Effing nutcase parent, born again or maybe never christians or whatever that know nothing about the real world:(
Avoidance_Panda 2 days ago (edited)
From the UK, I got offended... I re read it, then I wasn't...
“It was funny when I started because Reddit is filled with so much karma baiting,” the creator of r/wokekids said. The term refers to posting content just to gain upvotes and boost a user’s reputation, known as “karma.” “But then eventually the sub meant to satirize karma baiting became the same thing.”
#13
And Then Everyone Clapped !
#14
And Then Everybody Started Clapping
#15
Hey Son… I Got The Perfect Halloween Costume For Ya…
“Once upon a time, you could look to Reddit for proper discourse about pretty much any subject—mind you, I still think Reddit is probably the best mainstream social media outlet for that,” u/_CodyB/ added. “But it’s become obviously worse with the rise of bots. I am a firm believer in the ‘dead internet theory,’ and I think it’s just a matter of time before the internet becomes useless for most things.”
#16
A Future Proletarian Comrade
#17
Woke, Cringe, Or “That Happened”?
Sami Smolwing 2 days ago
Because the kid is 4. Regardless of beliefs and parenting styles, I think we can all agree that the finer points of adult level romantic relationships aren't age appropriate in this case. If this post were true, it represents another case of gross indoctrination; the kind we're seeing an alarming rise in on all fronts. But mostly in the chronically online. Kinda gross.
#18
Might As Well Be Secretary Of Defense
Geoffrey Scott 2 days ago
I'll take exploiting toddlers for 100 Alex (agree with the statement, not with the post).
Another reason the subreddit has drifted from its original purpose is tied to its name. When u/_CodyB/ first called it “woke kids,” the term “woke” had a different meaning—more about being aware of social issues rather than being used sarcastically or as a pejorative.
“It’s difficult for me to properly define,” they explained. “I meant it to be something like recounting a conversation where the protagonist (in their mind) said something perfectly mindful and in line with the beliefs of their intended audience.”
#19
This Is A Real Tweet Made By A Real U.S. Representative
#20
All Because Of Youtube
Nice Beast Ludo 2 days ago
Your kids a f*****g idiot if that's where he is learning everything
#21
Supposedly A Year 3 Said This (7-8)
However, u/_CodyB/ doesn’t think the shifting definition of the term “woke” has significantly impacted what gets posted on the subreddit. The real issue, they feel, is that it’s no longer a space where people meaningfully engage with one another. “It’s still about kids saying absurdly profound things. Except it's no longer genuine.”
#22
It’s Mushier Than That
#23
Ruthkanda
#24
This Is Probably The Opposite Of Woke But Equally As Dumb
#25
From A Dinosaur Group About The New Jurassic World:
#26
It Even Ends With And Then Everyone Clapped
#27
Save Neil Young
#28
Ballsy (Or ‘Flatsy’ Since Kiddo Is A Flat-Earther) Statement
#29
Praise Jesus, Etc
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KatSaidWhat 2 days ago
I am incredibly proud of my little Tarquin (4,m) on completing his dissertation on the rise of narcissism and exploitation of children on social media by competitive parents. 1500 words.
Robert Beveridge 2 days ago
I think I'm gonna start making posts like this except I'm going to attribute all this stuff to my cats.
Robert Beveridge 2 days ago
For the love of god don't tell her about crocs
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Dori 2 days ago
I realize a lot of these are complete bunk, but children observe well and can be very smart. I've seen many through my work in Girl Scouts. You have to pay attention, which most people don't. Too many people ignore kids or look down on them. I can see several of these being plausible.
Donna Peluda 2 days ago
I'm proud of my sperm. So far they've all been smart enough not to get anyone pregnant.
Roberta Surprenant 2 days ago
I don't know if it's usual, but I find it disgusting that people make up lies for social media "clout".
James016 2 days ago
They really are not. This is basically a list of contenders for the Didn't Happen Of The Year Awards
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KatSaidWhat 2 days ago
I am incredibly proud of my little Tarquin (4,m) on completing his dissertation on the rise of narcissism and exploitation of children on social media by competitive parents. 1500 words.
Robert Beveridge 2 days ago
I think I'm gonna start making posts like this except I'm going to attribute all this stuff to my cats.
Robert Beveridge 2 days ago
For the love of god don't tell her about crocs
Load More Replies... Dori 2 days ago
I realize a lot of these are complete bunk, but children observe well and can be very smart. I've seen many through my work in Girl Scouts. You have to pay attention, which most people don't. Too many people ignore kids or look down on them. I can see several of these being plausible.
Donna Peluda 2 days ago
I'm proud of my sperm. So far they've all been smart enough not to get anyone pregnant.
Roberta Surprenant 2 days ago
I don't know if it's usual, but I find it disgusting that people make up lies for social media "clout".
James016 2 days ago
They really are not. This is basically a list of contenders for the Didn't Happen Of The Year Awards
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