Awkward

There's a lot that's wrong with social media. But we're forever grateful at its ability to normalize the dumb crap that we do on a near-daily basis. These awkward anecdotes from Twitter and Tumblr really help us feel better about our own embarrassing moments - and they make us laugh, to boot.

The three Golden Rules with regard to lying are as follows: if you're going to tell a flat-out lie, a.) at least make sure you can deliver it convincingly, b.) lie about something worthwhile, and c.) make sure no one can easily fact check you on that sh*t! 

These lying liars apparently didn't get the memo, and as a result they got rightfully called the eff out!

As long as social media has existed, women have been the unwilling recipients of cringey, creepy solicitations, and more recently - graphic, unwanted imagery. And as new messaging sites and apps are becoming popular, the messages are multiplying. Fortunately many women are not afraid to SHUT. IT. DOWN. These are their stories. 

If you're feeling down on yourself or like life has dealt you a raw deal, take comfort in the fact that you're not one of these horribly cringe-worthy individuals. From horrifying social media posts, to regret-filled pieces of "art," we're willing to bet these cringe pics will make you feel a hell of a lot better about yourself and your situation.

Awkward encounters happen to everyone, but unfortunately sometimes they involve famous people. Imagine meeting Keanu Reeves and the only memory he has of you is that you accidentally spilled your drink on him - it's a horrifying thought, to say the least. 

The following Twitter users unfortunately experienced similar situations with other celebrities.

Tom Hanks made a very meme-able facial expression last night at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards during Ricky Gervais's opening monologue. In the speech, Gervais urged award recipients to refrain from making political statements in their respective speeches, during which the camera cut to Tom Hanks making a very uncomfortable wincing face.

Now please enjoy some of the resulting memes!

Literally everyone experiences embarrassment from time to time. Of course, some more than others, and we feel for those poor souls. This Twitter user documented her experience with a fellow cafe patron that kind of just sums up those awkward run-ins that make one immediately go red in the face.

Let's leave being a social butterfly to all the extroverts out there, shall we? Some of us just like to stay home and watch TV in complete solitude sometimes, dammit. Is that too much to ask for? We don't think so, so here are 17 memes that all you antisocial nerds can relate to.