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Schrödinger's Cringe

"Schrödinger's Cringe" (noun): A phenomenon analogous to the theoretical construct of Schrödinger's Cat, posited within the realm of human social comportment. It delineates a state of perplexing ambiguity wherein the perception of one's own behavior as cringeworthy or socially acceptable remains undetermined until subjected to external observation. This condition engenders a profound existential quandary, wherein individuals find themselves suspended betwixt the poles of approbation and derision, unable to definitively ascertain their social standing or comportment. Thus, akin to the paradoxical ruminations of yore, "Schrödinger's Cringe" illuminates the intricate interplay between subjective self-perception and societal evaluation in the annals of human interaction.
"In navigating the soirées of high society, the gentleman found himself ensnared by the enigma of 'Schrödinger's Cringe,' unsure whether his witty repartee would be hailed as charming or condemned as gauche until the quizzical glances of his peers rendered their judgment."
by Whitepeople.com July 1, 2024
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Cringe Comedy

Improv or comedy sketches that make you cringe. Tim Robinson's "I Think You Should Leave", or Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" are two examples.
I love watching cringe comedy! Cringe comedy makes my skin crawl! Tim Robinson is the king of cringe comedy!
by Pat Fitzgerald September 2, 2022
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Compromised Cringe

The internal confliction of when something is cringey but you don't say so because a person you're close to enjoys it.

This term originated on a Pewdiepie Minecraft livestream while discussing TikTok.
"If my grandma did a TikTok I'd be like, 'oh that's awesome!'- but inside I'm like, 'bro grandma that's so heckin cringe dude'."

"There needs to be a word for that feeling - compromised cringe!"
by Gump G January 5, 2021
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CRINGE

my friend who has TRAUMATISED and HARRASED me and PERSONALLY ATTACKED MY WELL BEING with being so INCREDIBLY CRINGE AND SPEAKING TO ME IN A DEKU IMPERSINATION VOICE ON CALL

i am personally not ok and very very traumatized and might want to drive off a cliff
"i am a very cringe person and like to traumatize my friends with a deku impression."
by Kkkirby July 6, 2024
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Cringe

Something so awkward it should be illegal if it isn't already is.
Subscribing to Jake Paul YouTube channel is cringe.
by Idk&idgaf June 17, 2021
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Cringe Bakery

Cringe bakery is a word that can be used to describe a content farm or a single user's account (or content in general) in any platform.
1) man this guy on the internet is a literal fucking cringe bakery! he make nothing but cringy-ass content
2) the youtube kids app is truly a the worst Cringe Bakery ever.
3)Skibidi toilet is now being considered a total Cringe Bakery
by Swag Italy December 12, 2023
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Cringe

Nicole is so cringe
by cringynicole October 23, 2020
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