cringey memes

There are many perks to being able to access ye olde world wide web. Obviously the convenient access to a nearly limitless amount of information is clutch. Being able to keep in touch with family and loved ones, especially during a pandemic, is also a wonderful ability. But along with the good comes a whole lot of bad. Cyberbullying. Creeps. And then there's the unadulterated cringe that people are somehow permitted to share on social media. The embarrassing pics might be painful to look at, but as long as it's not hurting anyone, we'll share the pain with you. 

Life isn't always fun and laughs. Sometimes it's pain, humiliation, and cringe. And if you're human, chances are you've posted some embarrassing cringe at some point in your life. We've got a wince-worthy batch of mortifying moments and posts that made us go 'yikes' for anyone who wants to feel better about that cringey thing you said several years ago. 

We honestly can't tell if these 'deep' memes are satirical or totally serious, and you know what? We don't care, because they're pretty funny. They're the sort of memes that you laugh at, not with. The kind of cringe that could've been posted by either your boomer grandpa who thinks technology represents the fall of civilization, or the emo, 14-year-old version of you. Scrolling through these memes is like watching a movie so bad, it's kinda good.

We love dad jokes. We also love bad jokes. Why? Because sometimes they're just so bad that they're good. The eye-rolling they induce, the moans and groans. "So bad it's good" humor isn't just relegated to dads and other punsmiths. There's an entire subreddit, called r/comedyheaven, that solely exists as an archive of content that's "so bad, it's ascended." The community shares everything from text screenshots to movie reviews and news headlines. And they're all deliciously weird, cringey, and oddly hilarious. 

If you're bored of relatable memes and fluffy wholesomeness, this cringe-packed wince-inducing batch of memes will be seriously refreshing. Instead of thinking about how wonderfully alike we all are, why don't we focus on the people who are f*cked up and all the terrible things that exist on the internet and IRL. 

It's time to take a little trip down memory lane, courtesy of our new favorite Twitter account, @OldMemeArchive. Thought the account has only been around since January 14th, it already boasts an incredible wealth of vintage (and mostly cringey) memes that Zoomers might not really understand. The memes and rage comics are a serious blast from the past, and a great reminder of why Impact font has reached peak irony. We've put a bunch of our favorite (and cringiest) macros in this list, but give the account a follow if you find yourself craving more. They post constantly and their prolificity is much appreciated.

It feels like lots of young people have abandoned Facebook for Instagram and TikTok over the past couple years. This makes Facebook more of a site for those older family members who share cringeworthy content and think it's funny as hell. For a while it felt like the site was ruled by Minion mom memes, but those seem to have died down - making room for boomer conspiracy memes and tired jokes about marriage and the younger generations. The subreddit r/terriblefacebookmemes is an amazing archive of this corny content. And it helps us enjoy the cringe without having to log onto the cursed Zuckerberg site. 

If your life has felt devoid of Dorito dust and katana-wielding incels, we've got you covered. This batch of neckbeard memes and texts comes courtesy of @neckbeardfancy, where admins are tirelessly cataloging riveting content that also happens to make our skin crawl. From cringe-inducing attempts to hit on women, to self-aware memes and comics, this gallery is sure to entertain. 

This crude drawing of Tom the cat has been making waves in the meme-osphere since early March. Memers love a crappy drawing, and they've been using his unsettled expression to illustrate cringey situations that we hope would never happen in real life. The meme is still blowing up, so we've put together a big ol' batch of the cream of the crop. You're welcome. Looking for more? Check out this collection of Unsettled Tom memes over at eBaum's World.

Rejected dudes on the internet are famously good at taking the "Nice guys finish last" way too seriously. And r/niceguys is a subreddit that is extremely good at documenting these "nice guys" and their cringey antics. This gallery is full of memes made by bitter incels and a whole lot of enraged DMs from guys who need some lessons on how to treat women like human beings. And if you need a palate cleanser after all this cringe, check out some of one of our wholesome meme galleries. 

The real world is a very, very scary place. And the internet, while it occasionally provides respite from the horrors of reality, is often way worse than you can imagine. These cursed images will leave you disgusted and puzzled. The cringe pics in this gallery? Disturbing and mind-boggling. So why can't we look away? Perhaps it's a bit like anthropology. Maybe it's because we need to feel like relatively normal members of society. Whatever the reason, you're probably not going to be hungry any time soon. 

If you want more of these terrifically horrible photos, you can catch our other installments here and here. 

Are you feeling a bit of the old ennui? Is seasonal affective disorder numbing the emotions you once felt? Are you just bored of everything? We may have an antidote for you. These cringey screenshots and cursed images have been carefully culled from the dark, weird, and honestly freaky corners of the internet. We're pretty sure you'll agree that they're anything but boring, and they might even leave you feel sickly refreshed.

Catch our previous WTF Wednesday gallery here.

We're well aware of the internet's myriad uses and benefits. We're able to keep in touch with friends who have scattered as we get older. We can express ourselves on social media. There are a million channels that connect people with similar interests. Unfortunately, some people are absolutely twisted and contribute boat loads of cringe that will burn the eyes and scar people who aren't prepared for it. So here we are, preparing you for the onslaught of pain these images will bring you. You're welcome.

If you're craving a little more edge than you usually get from memes, these unsettling pics will probably satisfy your horrific cravings. From offensive takes on real issues (how little money teachers make) to horribly tasteless jokes about a father's death, these memes have the extra dash of spice that'll make you shake your head in a good way.

There are few things worse in this world than people who feel entitled to the attention or love of others. These people are even worse when they go on bitter tirades, or even resort to violence, when they don't get what they want. These "nice guys" (and girls) are completely representative of people feeling like they are owed something for behaving in a kind and thoughtful manner. So we definitely feel zero remorse calling them out.

There are many, many, many reasons we try to stay out of political reporting and memery. More often than not, if you make a meme about the election, or the president, it's going to come off as incredibly cringey. But it's even worse when you see the meme handiwork of boomers getting super political. There's a smugness and ignorance to these memes that makes them nearly unbearable. But we like pain. And know you do, too.