All articles tagged with #cringe
BuzzFeed compiles 26 Reddit-sourced first-date 'icks'—ranging from table-arranging for the perfect photo to rude behavior and other deal-breakers—highlighting just how quickly a first date can become cringeworthy.
BuzzFeed crowdsourced a list of 18 cringe-worthy influencer moments from a Reddit thread, highlighting everything from foundation shade mishaps and mispronunciations to awkward sponsorships and over-the-top intros, and inviting readers to share their own stories—showing how influencer culture fuels online cringe and conversation.
A collection of 61 moments where people spoke with unwavering certainty and were completely wrong, highlighting how overconfidence can outpace knowledge. The piece references psychology research showing our brains overestimate what we know, and that exposure to opposing viewpoints can erode initial certainty, underscoring the value of humility and curiosity.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau, who’ve been linked since fall 2025, shared a Coachella photo/video carousel that showcased their affectionate PDA, prompting mixed online reactions. While some fans found the couple’s display cute, many critics labeled it cringey—calling out Trudeau’s age (54) and the 13-year age gap—amid jokes about reliving youth at a festival dominated by younger peers. Some supporters defended their happiness, but overall the coverage highlights a divisive response to the high-profile pairing.
Lauren Sánchez reveals in The New York Times that she and Jeff Bezos start their day at 6 a.m., describing their cringe-worthy morning routine they share.
BuzzFeed's listicle catalogs 49 cringe-worthy influencer moments—ranging from over-the-top pranks to stunts—that sparked public backlash and renewed debate about the ethics of chasing online fame.
EA's new trailer for Plants vs Zombies Replanted, a remastered version of the classic game, is criticized for its cringey portrayal using fake streamers, which has received negative feedback, but the author remains excited for the game's release on October 23.
Rosie O'Donnell wrote a poorly received, cringe-worthy poem about Jeff Bezos' wedding, showcasing her perceived decline in humor and relevance, while also expressing exaggerated political fears and personal attacks.
A TikTok video featuring Gen Z office workers chanting about their appearance has gone viral, amassing over 3.4 million views and sparking widespread criticism for being cringeworthy. The clip, posted by TBH Skincare, has been compared to previous viral trends and has led to debates about Gen Z's behavior mirroring that of millennials. Despite the backlash, the content creators have responded with a self-aware follow-up video, which has been better received.
Clips from Drew Barrymore's interview with Oprah Winfrey on "The Drew Barrymore Show" went viral, with fans expressing discomfort over Barrymore's touchy-feely behavior. During the interview, Barrymore held Winfrey's hand, caressed her arm, and even propped Winfrey's hand under her own chin. While Winfrey later expressed enjoyment of the interaction, fans online found it cringe-worthy and difficult to watch. This is not the first time Barrymore has faced criticism for her unconventional interview style, as she was previously called out for kneeling and touching a guest's leg during an interview.
Reddit users share 38 cringeworthy behaviors they find common, including TikTok videos with text, obnoxious law students, gender reveals on social media, excessive fashion trend-following, making politics one's personality, loud video calls in public, flaunting acts of kindness for clout, boasting about happy relationships, and various other behaviors like talking too loud, being the "alpha male," religious superiority, oversharing personal details, and more.
Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder team up in the Showtime series "The Curse," a cringe-inducing exploration of self-delusion and discomfort. The show, a collaboration between Fielder and Benny Safdie, draws from incidents in their own lives and combines their shared sensibilities of blurring reality and fiction. Stone and Fielder play a couple attempting to turn their real estate business into a reality show, while Safdie portrays their scheming producer. "The Curse" delves into themes of exploitation, capitalism, and personal struggles, creating a mood that is both effective and painful to watch. The first episode premieres on Paramount+ on November 10 and Showtime on November 12.