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30 Times People Tried To Be Inspirational On LinkedIn And The Internet Dragged Them For It
Funny,FailsJAN 22, 2024

30 Times People Tried To Be Inspirational On LinkedIn And The Internet Dragged Them For It

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LinkedIn is a strange place. No other site has seen such a rapid transformation from professional networking platform to social media page full of users exaggerating (or straight up lying) about personal experiences for clout. The site has become overrun with hustle-obsessed, “motivational” LinkedIn-fluencers, but lucky for us, there are plenty of people lurking who are ready to roast them for their content too. 
We’ve taken a trip to the Best Of LinkedIn Instagram account and gathered some of their funniest screenshots “highlighting the heroes and influencers brave enough to share their stories to inspire others.” Enjoy scrolling through this list that might give you secondhand embarrassment, and be sure to upvote the pics you find particularly cringey!

#21 You’re Delusional If You Think People Will Worry About You Tobi

You’re Delusional If You Think People Will Worry About You Tobi
27points

"If the only reason you're posting on LinkedIn is to show off a picture of yourself with a story about how you were called 'too pretty' to be in business, then your post will be taken down,” JR continued. “If you aren't sharing anything educational or valuable, and instead are attributing incredible management advice from your FIVE YEAR OLD, your account will be banned. Sadly, I wish this was an easy fix, but LinkedIn has replicated every other social media platform and become another runaway train of trash.”

#22 He Looks So Frightened And Alone

He Looks So Frightened And Alone
25points

#23 Folks - This Is Not A Parable For The Year 2023 In Sales/Marketing/Saas

Folks - This Is Not A Parable For The Year 2023 In Sales/Marketing/Saas
23points

#24 “I’m Important!” He Screamed Into His Tear Streaked Pillow

“I’m Important!” He Screamed Into His Tear Streaked Pillow
23points

JR also shared that LinkedInfluencers don’t usually take kindly to being featured on his accounts. “When you create anything for the Internet, there's going to be 50% or more people who hate it. So you have to know that criticism comes with the territory. But when a LinkedInfluencer sees me poke fun at them for @BestofLinkedin? Oftentimes they don't know what to do with themselves,” the creator says.

“Usually, they'll try to doxx me or get me fired. Good luck, I'm a freelance Creative Director and don't have a boss. I get paid to write things for social media and more. So yeah, I'm doing exactly what I'm supposed to,” JR explained. “If you don't like what's being said about you on the Internet, the proper response isn't to take your ball and run home. Or worse, take your ball and run and tell your parents."

#25 This Is The Face Of The Man Who's Been Submitted To Bestoflinkedin The Most In The Past 24 Hours

This Is The Face Of The Man Who's Been Submitted To Bestoflinkedin The Most In The Past 24 Hours
22points

#26 Genuinely Truly The Worst Advice Ever

Genuinely Truly The Worst Advice Ever
21points

#27 Let Me Try To "Be Nice" - You're Full Of Sh*t Natalia

Let Me Try To "Be Nice" - You're Full Of Sh*t Natalia
21points

Are you feeling inspired to hop on LinkedIn and share some of your own motivational content, pandas? Feel free to do so if you feel the calling, just be sure to send us the links so we can laugh at– I mean, enjoy your posts too. Keep upvoting the pics you can’t possibly take seriously, and if you’re looking for even more cringey content from LinkedIn, check out this Bored Panda article next!

#28 Sounds Awesome

Sounds Awesome
21points

#29 Domestic Violence: A Joking Matter

Domestic Violence: A Joking Matter
19points

#30 God Gives The Toughest Battles To His Strongest Soldiers

God Gives The Toughest Battles To His Strongest Soldiers
15points
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