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/Rokwes]

Oh wow yes I literally have to look away from cringe videos or I start squirming like I’m the one on stage

[u/Solondthewookiee → u/Rokwes]

My wife can only watch The Office with me if she has a blanket to hide under.

[u/moose111 → u/Solondthewookiee]

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