Social IssuesMAR 25, 2024

40 People Call Out Highly Cringeworthy Things That Have Snuck Into Everyday Life

Times change. Trends come and go. But what stays fairly consistent is older generations’ criticism of younger people’s behavior. However, some trends are so questionable that they draw the ire of folks no matter what generation they’re from.

Redditor Imaginary_Eye3804 recently sparked an interesting discussion on the popular r/AskReddit online group. Everyone opened up about the current trends that they personally believe are embarrassing and should go away ASAP. Scroll down to read their opinions.

#1

40 People Call Out Highly Cringeworthy Things That Have Snuck Into Everyday Life

Gender reveals. Complete and utter b******t.

iamlesterq, Alex Hussein

Report

415points

#2

Influencers.

whimsicalme5, George Milton

Report

309points

#3

People normalizing the word trauma and using it for stupid things. Someone seriously told me they were traumatized because their waiter brought them the wrong food. I get that trauma is *very* subjective, but come on now. And they were dead serious. They really thought that's what trauma is.

BoringNameBoringLife, Andres Ayrton

Report

297points

Trends are simply popular patterns of behavior. We might think we’re good at resisting them, but most of us feel at least some pressure to conform to social norms. To put it simply, human beings are social creatures. We’re hardwired to cooperate with others, and we place an enormous amount of value on reputation, acceptance, and admiration. We want to feel like we belong!

So, when more and more people around us begin behaving a certain way, we feel an urge to follow suit. This can be related to anything, whether that’s becoming a streamer, starting a podcast, trying to be a social media star, creating memes, etc. Some people are more susceptible to this pressure. Others have a firm understanding of their own values, so they feel more comfortable pushing back against social pressure.

#4

The words “toxic” “gaslight” and “narcissist “ have turned into slang and it minimizes the seriousness of the actual words.

Glitter-bomber

Report

257points

#5

Pranks that should get someone’s a*s kicked in because it isn’t funny.

Strong-Solution-7492, Jonathon Burton

Report

228points

#6

The whole homesteading trad wife thing thats super trendy is so weird.

"i am subservient to my husband, i hate feminism, i only wear cotton dresses, i dont have opinions that my husband doesnt share, i use beef fat as moisturizer, heres my $4000 stove that looks like its from colonial america, buy my online sourdough recipe course and learn how to be a traditional wife" and it always follows this guilt-shamy approach to women who dont want to or cant do the same.

its mostly cringey because women are acting like this is how they've been all their lives but its very obviously just following a trend. women who've actually lived like this arent posting about it all over the internet

i cook for my boyfriend, ill do his laundry, i want children, im a catholic, i bake bread, its not abnormal for women to want to follow this lifestyle of being traditional but the weird anti-feminism super privileged aesthetic thats following it is just so cringe. feminism is the reason that i have the choice to do or not do these things, feminism is the reason you can post about it on the internet.

you can be a "traditional" wife but dont degrade your entire sex in the process.

OwlEastSage

Report

225points

In this day and age, it’s not just our family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors who impact our decisions. If you’re reading this, you have access to the internet and are probably pretty active on social media.

This means that your opinion on everything and anything—food, fashion, celebs, entertainment, etc.—can be shaped by a wide range of people you might not even have met in person.

#7

The whole concept of "influencers" on social media. Pics and videos of their spotless huge houses, adorable well-behaved kids, cute pets. As if they don't wear Crocs and a messy bun to scoop dog poo off their perfectly manicured lawns.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to bunch my hair into a bun, put on my "dirty work" shoes, and scoop the dog s**t out of my mud pit of a back yard. I'm not going to make a video of it, but I guarantee it would be far more entertaining (and contain a lot more profanity) than any influencer video.

TheNatureOfTheGame

Report

209points

#8

I’m bipolar, diagnosed and medicated. Whenever it comes up someone in earshot will say “me too! I’m so moody.” Like guy, do you climb the walls at 3 AM? Do you laugh one minute and cry the next? Do you stay in bed for weeks? Get out of here with that trendy b******t.

levieleven

Report

201points

#9

Naming your kid something "unique" which in turn ruins their life because you have baby brain so bad you forget your baby will grow up and be an adult.

JessicaLynne77, Pixabay

Report

197points

Influencers, thus, have a lot of power. They can inspire and motivate others to live healthier, happier, and more purposeful lives. Or they can have a thoroughly negative impact on their audience’s physical and mental health by, for example, making them dissatisfied with their bodies. Spending less time on social media and having a strong social network to support you can help you resist the pull of all those new trendy diets and other behaviors that continue to pop up.

What current trends do you personally dislike the most, dear Pandas? Are there any that you actually enjoy? If you have a moment, let us know in the comments.

#10

Posting everything about your life on social media.

Curious_Doof, Kerde Severin

Report

191points

#11

Tween shopping hauls at Sephora for anti-aging skincare.

Fad travel drinking cups (like Stanley) that cost more than a tank of gas.

ILikeYourHotdog, muriloaugusto31

Report

188points

#12

The people who video themselves crying, in different angles. I just think that's so gross. Why do you need to video yourself crying? And from 3 different angles. I just don't understand it. Maybe I'm officially old and just think some things should be private.

jenna_leee, Thirdman

Report

175points

#13

Throughout history fad medical issues have been a thing. Some king of England had an a**l fistula and all the lords and ladies suddenly had one. Today’s modern version of this is the spectrum and neurodivergence. Don’t like how something feels yucky on your hands, on the spectrum! Do you get confused or distracted sometimes on the spectrum! Do you not always enjoy everyone’s company all the time? It’s neurodivergence for SURE!!! Now everybody can pretend to be special and self diagnose, or wise and tell everyone else what condition they have. Leaving the actual people with neurodivergence still ignored in a corner with out proper support because Billy has a fad case of the attentions.

Icy_Elf_of_frost

Report

161points

#14

Posting updates and photos about your children's medical/personal issues. I cannot imagine trying to grow up with a parent like that.

skaggaroni, cottonbro studio

Report

160points

#15

People who film others’ misfortunes in order to gain clout. There’s a dude on YT who films/posts every waking second of his Father with Alzheimer’s; really really personal s**t, embarrassing s**t, and it’s all for clout. Not to mention the elderly man is _incapable of consenting_ . Like, wtf. Cringe.
Also, those guys who film themselves buying lunch for their poorly paid, overworked migrant laborers and then act like saints because of it. It’s for clout, not because they are angelic people.

Chasing clout in general, is IMO gross and desperate. Just like, be a good person if you really want to do good. And don’t rush to film it, this gives away your true intentions.

MrMojoRisin2288

Report

160points

#16

Lip fillers.

SituationFluffy307, Sam Moghadam Khamseh

Report

158points

#17

Now that I'm over 40... nearly everything.

Rukawork, Karolina Grabowska

Report

150points

#18

People acting like arrogant a******s for attention on the internet, and then playing the victim when the attention they get from acting like a******s is predictably negative.

Clintman, Inzmam Khan

Report

147points

#19

Filters. People don’t even look real or remotely like themselves anymore in their pictures or videos.

Symchuck, Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Report

144points

#20

People who film their workouts all the time. Like you need to bring your camera and tripod EVERY day to the gym, for EVERY WORKOUT? Jesus Christ leave a little narcissism for everyone else.

NearbyCamp9903, Andrea Piacquadio

Report

133points