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It's hard to define what exactly makes something cringe. It's really a vibe. It's the embarrassing images and comments people post on the internet without irony that inspire others to log off. It's something that makes you feel ashamed just for having witnessed its awkwardness. So why do we subject ourselves to this pain? Well, because it's funny. If you're in a masochistic mood, we've got a whole bunch of cringe content for you to wince through. To be fair, a few of these specimens from r/cringepics and r/cringetopia are cringe in a self-aware way, which is actually kinda based. 

Being a parent can be rough. Luckily, because of sites like Twitter, we can all share and appreciate the frustration, fun, and super grossness of parenthood.

Well if that isn't a new and unexpected way to get out of a speeding ticket. Can't say we recommend trying it out, but at the very least this guy's got a story for the books. Well done, my dude. 

This quick and entertaining and temporarily extremely confusing Tumblr post showcases the potential implications of younger generations not being able to communicate clearly, because they spend all their time online. We can't tell if they were intentionally spewing nonsense with that one paragraph, or genuinely being the very thing they were condemning. Hard to tell. 

After drunkenly booking a non-refundable ticket to Brazil, this 24-year old UK Banker decided to just go ahead and take the trip. Turns out he had a really great time in Brazil!

Positive teachers that genuinely care about the well being of their students, as well as cultivating in them a legitimate passion for learning, are some of the most cherished human beings on the planet. As can be expected, a fair number of kids resist the idea of school, hitting the books, and keeping up with all that homework. Put the right teacher in front of them that can get them excited about the whole academic process, and you might actually end up with more stories like this wholesome gem from Raifa Rafiq.

In case you weren't already well aware, James Fridman is a legend when it comes to taking people's completely reasonable Photoshop requests, and crafting utter monstrosities out of them. But alas, therein lies all the fun. If you bother asking James Fridman for a photoshop request, you'd best be ready to have him put a wildly unexpected twist on it. Check out more masterful photoshop trolls from James Fridman over here.