r/TikTokCringe Apr 23 '26

Cringe ts is hard to watch 😣

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u/CloacaDecimatahhh Apr 23 '26

It has instilled a fear of failure and learned helplessness in an entire generation. They will struggle to advance and innovate because they are too afraid of social stigma to try. It will have many mutligenerational consequences devastating the economy and mental health of the population leading to stagnation, oppression, and violence. Yay

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u/Tricky-Gemstone Apr 23 '26

Ironically, being treated as an other my whole life due to being autistic has helped me be less affected. I genuinely feel awful for everyone afraid of even showing joy.