20+ Awkward Things and Cringeworthy Images That Befoul the Gift of Sight

Ally Perry • Writer and Editor

May 6, 2025 4:00 PM EDT

Even when it feels like many parts of it are getting worse, the internet is still great for many things. Obviously, it is still a mighty fine resource for looking at memes, and so long as you manage to dodge the grifters and the dubious AI, it is possible to learn a thing or two as well.

While many may argue that it is not a good thing, being online a lot also vastly increases your chances of seeing awful, cringeworthy things that could have you reaching for the eye bleach. Horrible as it can be, it is an achievement of sorts, and it can become kind of addictive to seek out the stuff that makes us cringe.

The images that can be found below are all fine examples of exactly this kind of thing. They may be disgusting to look at, but they are kind of compelling at the same time.

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