Cringey Geniuses Who Think They're Smarter Than They Actually Are

There's been a lot of talk of impostor syndrome lately. That feeling of being a fraud and undeserving of praise is really, really common. It can be a struggle to convince oneself that you've actually earned your achievements. Well, it's come to our attention that there's a polar opposite of someone with impostor syndrome. And there are examples of these people all over the internet. You know the types. People who fancy themselves the reincarnation of Einstein and seize every opportunity to let both friends and strangers know. Needless to say, these people suck. But it's pretty damn to see them embarrass themselves onsocial media. And we've got 15 such instances here for you to roll your eyes at. 

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