While it may be tempting to label every absurd post on social media as “cringe,” some posts go beyond cringe and become genuinely sad or depressing.
If this type of content interests you, the Sad Cringe subreddit may be worth checking out. However, be aware that reading these posts may leave you feeling affected or distressed as well.
The subreddit has over 1 million users who regularly share cringy content that may bum you out knowing someone took the time to hit send on social media. Here are some of the top sad cringe posts people made online.