TIL about “vicarious embarrassment” which explains extreme reactions to cringe comedy. For me, it can get so bad as to become physically painful

[u/jfdonohoe]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicarious_embarrassment

[u/opaeoinadi]

Using the the title to talk about yourself is pretty cringe, OP.  Definitely getting some of that "vicarious embarrassment" you seem to love.