cringe

Don't let the term fool you—softbois are not simply in touch with their emotions (we're all for that!) A softboi will often use corny platitudes and 'alternative' interests to get laid. If someone rejects or ignores them, a softboi will quickly become bitter and turn to insults. A sensitive person might write 'I'm delicate like a sea sponge' in their tinder bio, whereas a softboi would say something like, 'I'm into red wine and girls with daddy issues.' The @beam_me_up_softboi Instagram account is dedicated to documenting the most wince-worthy instances of softboi cringe. Out of the hundreds of submissions they've posted, we've narrowed it down to forty-three to give you a taste. 

We've all gotten a haircut or two that makes us want to hibernate for the rest of the year or start getting super into hats. The poor souls featured on r/justfuckmyshitup definitely fit into that category, although many of these people are proudly rocking some of the worst haircuts we've ever seen. And you know what? Respect.

If you've ever tuned into Evangelical Christian television, you're already aware of its inherently cringey qualities. But today we're here to offer up some vintage Christian cringe that feels like something right out of HBO's The Righteous Gemstones. The video comes courtesy of Twitter user @RebekaDawn, and it's an incredible spectacle of awkward snapping, dramatic beats, and some seriously goofy choreography. We've included the video below, along with some more wince-worthy Christian rap and some of the more clever and incredulous reactions. Our next move? Probably practicing these dances in the mirror.

There's no limit to what people will try to sell online. Whether it's a chair strapped to a sheep, chicken nuggets shaped like video game characters, or a $7 million Soviet-era submarine—the insane listings we come across on Craigslist and eBay are entertaining at the very least. There's no doubt some of these posts are simply meant to make people laugh. Or maybe the guy trying to sell used coffins is really just hoping they'll end up on r/CrackheadCraigslist. You've got to wonder, do people ever buy the joke? 

If you've been at all conscious for literally any part of 2020, you're probably aware that everything has pretty much gone to shit. Between the pandemic, politics, and the general lack of humanity, things have been pretty damn bleak. But in case you need a little more evidence, these cringey and arguably disheartening pictures will definitely help solidify the sad state of the world. Hopefully 2021 will be better.

"When neighbors start talking, good things happen." That's what Nextdoor's CEO Nirav Tolia likes to say about his social networking site. And he's not wrong. While the site's intended to connect neighbors to one another, it's often less of a useful community tool than it is a place for petty complaints and expert trolling. And the Twitter account @bestsofnextdoor keeps incredible track of the funniest posts from shit-starting neighbors. We've put together some of their latest (and greatest) uploads in this gallery, but if you like what you see, please give 'em a follow on Twitter. You'll be glad you did. 

Not all memes are fun and games. Some memes are meant to make you think. We found a goldmine of platitudes, carefully crafted by the internet's most profound pseudo-philosophers. Did you know the 'earth' without 'art' is just 'eh'? Pretty deep, right? A wise person once said, 'we live in a society.' Don't ask us what this means...you wouldn't get it. 

If you needed proof that chivalry is dead, we've got it right here for you. These fedora-tipping neckbeards may think their use of "m'lady" makes them gentlemen, but at the first sign of rejection they lash out in a Mountain Dew-fueled rage. This incel-esque behavior can be witnessed on nearly any website with a comment or messaging feature. The overwhelming prevalence has made neckbeards and "nice guys" excellent meme fodder. There are entire subreddits dedicated to these misogynists who hide behind a screen - and for good reason. Their sad antics are an absolute goldmine for people who live to consume cringe. There are a quite a few solid gems in this gallery, but if you crave more of this amusing filth there's way more where these came from.

If you ever feel like you're a bad person or call yourself trashy as a joke, boy, do we have some news for you. There's an entire internet's worth of proof that it can get much worse. From parents dragging their children into their toxic drama, to people who have no qualms about being a homewrecker, these garbage people are so awful that they honestly make us feel better about ourselves. We just hope their hypothetical offspring somehow turn out better than their classless parents. 

Okay, look. We know that the friend zone isn't a real thing. But damn, these tales of unrequited love and rejection are pretty damn entertaining nonetheless. 

When the world goes to sh*t, sometimes you need a reminder that things could be worse. And these insanely cringey pics and posts are guaranteed to do the trick. Even though the universe feels like it's being destroyed, at least you're not one of these terrible people. 

As the world crumbles and burns around us, it feels a little wrong to be engaging in schadenfreude. We've all got a lot on our plates between the pandemic and pretty much everything. While we know we should be extending sympathy and patience to the citizens of the world, stupid people make it so easy to, well, laugh at them. On the bright side, with moments of laughter so few and far between, these challenged souls have provided an invaluable service. It's not all cruel mockery. We've got some appreciation for the IQ-deficient as well.

We all know that MLM salespeople on our social media feeds are annoying as hell, but we also can't help but feel a little bad for them; they are victims of a pyramid scheme after all, and once you get sucked into the scheme it's tough not to drink the Kool-aid. As is such, here's a roundup of some cringey memes and posts about pyramid schemes that we found highly amusing!

This gallery's for the cunning linguists who cringe when they see an improper their, there or they're. These language fails may not be worthy of execution, but they're definitely worthy of our scrutiny, laughter, and maybe even an eyeroll or two. Nobody's perfect, but people should try harder when they're putting themselves out there on a public platform. Laugh away. 

Until recently, we didn't think eating was that hard. If you weren't raised by wolves, chances are you can employ cutlery with ease, and know the proper way to eat a burrito or a slice of pizza. It's not rocket science. But somehow, there are people who are alive and exist who make a terrible mockery of the conventions of consumption. It's time for us to raise awareness and take a stand against these absolute monsters.