r/cringepics

375K archived posts · Nov 2012 – Sep 2026

When it hurts just to look

r/cringepics

Pics and vids that make you go YIKES!

Created Oct 14, 2012

1.5MMembers (last snapshot)

375KArchived posts

/r/cringepics is the place for images depicting an awkward or embarrassing social interaction between two or more involved parties.

#Rules and Guidelines

##SUBMISSIONS

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1) Content must depict an embarrassing interaction between two or more people.	Cringe-worthy content needs to be an awkward or embarrassing social interaction. No disgusting, rage-inducing, or NSFL content.
2) Do not post any identifiable information, names, or usernames. This is a bannable offense.	This includes social media profiles and Reddit accounts.
3) Do not post content that includes anyone under the age of 18. This is a bannable offense.	Want to post a cringe-worthy picture of yourself when you were a minor? Try r/blunderyears.
4) No content that includes or focuses on the mentally ill or disabled. This is a bannable offense.
5) Be descriptive with your titles.	Posts with generic or vague titles will be removed. Don't use the word 'Cringe' in the title. If you aren't sure, message us in modmail.
6) Use a direct link on a reliable host.	Use Imgur if possible. Image URL must end in .jpg, .png, .gif, etc.
7) Censor all nudity.	We're not a revenge porn subreddit and such content is banned site-wide on reddit.

##COMMENTS

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1) Do not link to the original source of the post or ask for it. This is a bannable offense.	Witch-hunting or brigading is not allowed and such activity is banned site-wide on Reddit.
2) Be civil. Bullying/fighting words of any form are a bannable offense.	Flamewars, drama, hostility, fighting words, and insults are not permitted. If you see any of these, please report them.

##OTHER

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We do not track "offenses."	This means that any violation of our rules may result in a ban, even if it's your first offense.
Please downvote and click the report button on submissions that clearly don't belong in this subreddit.	Use the sidebar as a guideline for what content is and isn't allowed. If a submission clearly breaks the rules, report it so we can take care of it as quickly as possible.

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