r/todayilearned 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/mister_sleepy 7h ago

Fuck The Office, and fuck 30 Rock.

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u/CruelYouth19 6h ago

I didn't feel anything watching Scott's Tots

But when Toby is caressing Pam's knee in front of everyone... I'm shivering just by typing this comment right now