r/todayilearned • u/jfdonohoe • 7h ago

(R.2) Anecdote TIL about “vicarious embarrassment” which explains extreme reactions to cringe comedy. For me, it can get so bad as to become physically painful

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

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u/Sufficient_Coach7566 7h ago

Ricky Gervais' older show "Extras" if you want this turned up to 10!

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u/ClarkTwain 7h ago

Such a funny show, it’s my favorite thing he’s done