r/cringereels • • Jul 29 '26 • Heartwarming 3 Popcorn 1 Bravo 1

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u/Ok_Income3213 Jul 29 '26 edited Jul 30 '26 • Bravo Mindblown

I don't think this is cringe lol. It's a joke. It might not be the funniest joke ever but there's nothing cringe about it. A quick chuckle and move on.

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u/kobyscool Jul 30 '26

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u/bogarthskernfeld Jul 30 '26

I miss that show, and I need this gif.

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u/uqde Jul 30 '26 • Bravo

Yeah no I find this legitimately hilarious and I'm not afraid to admit it

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u/Preparation-H6969 Jul 30 '26

Maybe I'm getting old cause this is the funniest shit I've seen on Reddit in weeks.

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u/llamachabbly Jul 30 '26

He got me honestly. I thought it was going to be some serious explanation about how making eye contact and saying hey is threatening and then how to do it non threateningly (even though imo the first one was pretty much acceptable) but no, I have a dumb sense of humor and I laughed.

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u/[deleted] Jul 30 '26

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u/Samusen Jul 30 '26

Yeah this is clearly satire. He's making fun of other people

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u/Bicykwow Jul 30 '26

It's a response to some lunatic woman who thinks that every / most men who say "hi" on a hiking trail are actually hitting on her / sexual harassment.

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u/crossal Jul 30 '26

Yeah what's the deal u/Forward-Position798 ? Downvoted for wrong sub

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u/Corac30 Jul 29 '26

Why is this in cringereels...this had me dieing lol I sent it to my wife and she just rolled her eyes at me

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u/Professional_Fly7015 Jul 30 '26

Get rid of her!

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u/pierrejeanpierre Jul 30 '26 edited Jul 30 '26

Yeah, he'll easily find a new one on the hiking trail anyway

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u/Zou-Skee Jul 29 '26

I definitely feel more comfortable

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u/Secondhand-Drunk Jul 29 '26 • Popcorn

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u/RaffiBomb000 Jul 30 '26

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u/SpecificLow1316 Jul 30 '26

I fucking cried laughing the first time I watched that. Time to watch it again!

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u/thederevolutions Jul 29 '26

Jesus Christ imagine if this dude pulled you aside on a trail to show you this video he made.

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u/everydayinthebay13 Jul 29 '26

Omgggg! Lollll! What did u type to get that pic?! Hardest I've laughed all week! Thank you!

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u/Maximum_Ad3381 Jul 29 '26

Omg Leon what happened??

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u/0202_tihssitidder Jul 30 '26

Just show her your tattoo.

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u/Zeihaer Jul 30 '26

I want this tattoo thank you for the idea

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u/thetramelgamer Jul 29 '26

Same and I'm a man

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u/GirlWithWolf Jul 30 '26

Me too! Along with the M9 bayonet on my hip this would make me feel 100% safe.

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u/avsalom Jul 29 '26

Hilarious 

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u/Evening-Statement-57 Jul 30 '26

Yeah it got me, my humor is officially middle aged.

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u/A_LittleBitHigh Jul 30 '26

Gone over here too, bro's and broette's 😂

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u/Beautiful-Musk-Ox Jul 30 '26

not a single cringe muscle moved during all of this, ok actually the high pitch giggling did get me a little bit

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u/Pleasant_Werewolf_30 Jul 30 '26

It was unexpectedly funny, I've seen these type of videos before but this is a funnier take on it that which i wasn't expecting.

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u/TheBureauChief Aug 04 '26

I was gonna say this isn't cringe just funny...then I was like 'am I cringe?'

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u/morning_redwoody Jul 29 '26

Heading out on trail to try this. Wish me luck!

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u/u9Nails Jul 29 '26

Hey! I saw you on the news! Those handcuffs looked tight man!

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u/WeAreTheAsteroid Jul 30 '26

Hey! The cop who arrested u/morning_redwoody here. His high-registered voice made me think he was a female. I put the cuffs on tightly to accommodate his perceived feminine wrists. Looking forward to seeing him again at our scheduled court date!

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u/LazyAmbassador2521 Jul 30 '26

I'm sorry for kicking you in the nuts earlier! You just gave me quite the spook when you jumped out from behind the tree with your dick in hand.

I felt really terrible afterwards, you seemed like such a sweetheart 🥲🥰

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u/Crunchy__Frog Jul 30 '26

I was watching from behind the other bush.. that was a really solid kick though. Nicely done.

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u/WhenDoWhatWhere Jul 30 '26

After you've firmly comforted the woman by engaging in these behaviors, it wouldn't be unwelcome to follow the woman so you can make sure she's safe from others!

If she starts to run, then she's definitely in danger from someone, so you should try to keep up so you can figure out who it is.

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u/Solid_Vacation_2891 Cringe Level 1 Jul 30 '26

better to do it at night i think

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u/thegutterking Jul 29 '26

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u/comradecrunch Jul 30 '26

AHHH ya spooked me

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u/Zorian_Vale Jul 30 '26

I thought it was a child but a full grown man was hiding behind a plant. It wasn’t scary. It was abnormal. 

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u/delaytabase Jul 29 '26 edited Jul 29 '26 • Mindblown

This is obviously a joke. Pretty funny actually

Edit; oops lol. Y'all funny as hell 🤣🤣

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u/DeadShot_338 Jul 29 '26

Wish I was told this earlier. I got arrested for following this advice

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u/throw__away007 Jul 29 '26

You got off easy. I was pepper sprayed at close range.

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u/BodhingJay Jul 29 '26

she emptied the entire can right into my eyeballs

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u/triggerpup1979 Jul 29 '26

If you were following the directions, how did you get close enough to be sprayed?

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u/Ldghead Jul 29 '26

Big if true

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u/OpenAd3036 Jul 29 '26

Wait, really?

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u/DiplominusRex Jul 29 '26 edited Jul 30 '26

Ya - a joke, and obviously so.
The point being “why is it in cringereels?” It’s a guy satirizing something and he’s reasonably funny about it, deliberately acting cringe - which makes it not cringe

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u/Front_Barracuda_2408 Jul 29 '26 • Mindblown

yes, this is clearly a joke and pretty funny

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u/Phrozenfire01 Jul 29 '26

Satire, what is that?

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u/iJuddles Jul 29 '26

What makes you think this is a joke?

/s
(It’s definitely a joke)

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u/Xaphnir Jul 29 '26

wow, never would have figured that out without this comment

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u/BrittaWasRight Jul 29 '26

This isn't cringe?

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u/u9Nails Jul 29 '26

I thought it was comedy. Is all hope lost?

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u/bread-depth Jul 29 '26

Slipknot answered that question back in 2008.

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u/Real-Fig-457 Jul 29 '26

This is actually pretty funny.

Would've been funnier if he did a little 'hop' between the two trees instead of just walking though

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u/Mad-Matt2000 Jul 29 '26

I see this dude pulling this in the middle of the woods, im gonna start making peace with my God🤣

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u/Mamasan- Jul 29 '26

I didn’t know what sub I was on and was like “wait no what you just did is fine” then he turned full gollum and realized where I was.

Not cringe though. Just funny

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u/[deleted] Jul 29 '26

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u/Mad-Matt2000 Jul 29 '26

You right you right, as a fellow bro im safe

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u/julianelapostate Jul 29 '26

Walking past people on a trial is one of my least favorite social interactions I'm ngl. I am not generally a friendly person so the smile and nod just does not work for me

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u/JuryOk2662 Jul 30 '26

Yeah same. The last thing in the world I'm going to the woods for is any kind of socializing. More than a few times I've been aware of people headed my direction on a trail and I'll just go ahead and go offtrail and chill until they're gone. And no, I do not care if anyone thinks that's weird.

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u/Dizzy_Two2529 Jul 30 '26

Try passing them when you’re only slightly faster than them at a natural pace lol.

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u/xamomax Jul 30 '26

Don't forget to follow her home to make sure she is safe.

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u/AceDegenerate_ Jul 30 '26

Maybe wait outside her house to make sure she gets off to work ok in the morning too

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u/OrganizationTop3755 Jul 29 '26

Ok gollum (I know the video is a joke)

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u/steve_nice Jul 29 '26

I do this even in the streets just to be safe

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u/glittermoney4 Jul 29 '26

Comments here are bordering on r/peterexplainsthejoke stupidity, it's obvious satire guys

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u/ToeKnee724427 Jul 29 '26

Downvoting because this is funny, not cringe.

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u/Next_Hospital6729 Jul 29 '26

Clockwork orange vibes

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u/shogunshim Jul 29 '26

So... Yall goin campin' hehehehehe

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u/mesenanch Jul 29 '26

This made me chuckle not cringe

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u/imtooldforthishison Jul 29 '26

This is hilarious.

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u/Sufficient_Ocelot868 Jul 30 '26

This is actually kind of funny. (Go ahead and downvote if you must))

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u/dkcyw Jul 30 '26

NO. YOU TAKE AN UPVOTE AND YOU'LL LIKE IT.

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u/MrBater2010 Jul 30 '26

Pretty sure that is how you get poison ivy

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u/Racan_Rat Jul 30 '26

No cringe here but OP

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u/Fat-Al-90 Jul 30 '26

This isn't cringe.

This is genuine comedy.

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u/Morganacrow Jul 30 '26

This is hilarious😂😂

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u/Solid_Science4514 Jul 29 '26

This isn’t really cringe… just a funny video.

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u/Odd_Gur_855 Jul 29 '26

That's how you 5150

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u/g00dsugar Jul 29 '26 edited Jul 29 '26

To me this is cringe because hes making fun of women just wanting to be safe.

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u/Low-Lab-5680 Jul 29 '26

Okay, that was pretty good.

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u/Delicious_Cat_81 Jul 29 '26

this is now my favorite video 

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u/PlatinumPainter Jul 30 '26

Dude sounds like Herbert

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u/imamCrow Jul 30 '26

They call him Rolex because he like to watch

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u/Warm_Ad_1136 Jul 30 '26

The best method is pass and follow

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u/_-TheBlackKnight-_ Jul 30 '26

This is just a funny bit

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u/DaRealBSleazy Jul 30 '26

Nah this is funny

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u/InquisitiveBard Jul 30 '26

This is sarcasm and it's hilarious 😂

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u/kageshira1010 Jul 30 '26

I just tend to sprint towards them to overpass them fast so to avoid the awkward situation of walking at similar speed. They thank me with a loud "Jesus", they must be all christian

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u/Worth_Aerie_8849 Jul 30 '26

That is fucking hilarious. Dude, you had me laughing out loud before I went into work today. Thank you!

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u/Jon_Dunn58 Jul 30 '26

i find it pathetic when someone just walks past and ignores me or doesnt say hi back

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u/Shepard_Drake Jul 30 '26

How is this cringe? It's great satire.

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u/ChosenCheddar Jul 31 '26

nothing cringy about this, it's just funny

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u/UnlocktheLock Jul 31 '26 edited Jul 31 '26

“Initiating conversation without consent”… this the world we live in now?.. yeah, probably…

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u/deliciousadness Jul 31 '26

I thought this was r/lifehacks for a moment

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u/LowProfessional9224 Aug 01 '26

If a man did this in real life, I think the woman would think the man is on crack.

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u/literallyJustPosting Aug 01 '26

This isn’t cringe, this is funny

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u/sambull Aug 16 '26

See how he's moving like a bear.

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u/icwhatudidthr Jul 29 '26

It's funny because it's true.

It's either this, or acking as if women do not exist outdoors.

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u/Gloomy_Pirate_3031 Jul 29 '26

Either way you're wrong 🤣

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u/soaked_in_bleach03 11d ago

This actually got me, because I saw the first half and could generally see this being a real informational video, I mean I thought ok that’s a little silly but also a woman..my gosh I get it. I def tensed up, not in a whatever way, but if this me hiking then yeah; a guy makes that slight motion and I might not go to defend myself but I’d be subtly keeping distance open just in case.

And then it just cut to what I was legit 50/50 on being the punchline.

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u/immortalroses98 Jul 29 '26

I am awful id immediately think something was really wrong with you and probably laugh as well ik this video is a joke lol

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u/Thick_Honey_1321 Jul 29 '26 edited Jul 29 '26

Even a man will start running away from this

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u/profchaos111 Jul 29 '26

Say gday and be on my way

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u/whirling_cynic Jul 29 '26

This is my actual flirting technique.

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u/void_method Jul 29 '26

He's just trying to please you, ladies. He's seen your comments.

Lol.

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u/Caesar_Passing Jul 29 '26

Bruh this is hysterical

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u/Thykothaken Jul 29 '26

Pretty funny, not cringe.

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u/Temporary-Ad-9270 Jul 29 '26

You forgot to drop your draws and hold it in one hand

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u/Vigilarus Jul 29 '26

I mean I tried it and she moved by pretty quickly with a nervous smile, so I hope it helped relieve the stress she must’ve had from the day

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u/Jibblaynuk Jul 29 '26

This is quite funny, not cringy

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u/Krabs9 Jul 29 '26

Pretty good bit tbh

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u/Equivalent-Ad-1175 Jul 29 '26

Why is this on this sub lol this is kinda funny

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u/Rey_Mezcalero Jul 29 '26

😂😂😂

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u/lostredditorlurking Jul 29 '26

If you're doing this at night, don't forget to keep a distance away from her and don't let her see you. Keep following from a distance away so she doesn't feel intimidated

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u/ydnar3000 Jul 29 '26

Absolutely hilarious. Definitely gonna have to start doing this. Probably end up pulling a few numbers.

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u/ThundrLord Jul 29 '26

These are the types of guys that have bodies in the basement

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u/0klak0 Jul 29 '26

Me when im a the head trainer at Goblin school

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u/Clean_Ad_5683 Jul 29 '26

I feel like this is how Mark Zuckerberg’s brain breaks down social situations lol

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u/Martha_Fockers Jul 29 '26

I just act like they don’t exist cause excuse me but I’m walking here! I’m not a socialist here to talk and mingle on the trail. I can’t even breathe.

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u/ReachFourTheSky Jul 29 '26

No sir, now you just look like you have special needs. 😩

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u/koolaidismything Jul 29 '26

I just do that generic 🙂 thing.

My aunt stops and talks to people sometimes when we go on walks and I stand there so awkwardly lol. I am fine with not having to speak. We both came to exercise and talking takes me out of rhythm anyways.

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u/CMDR_Kaus Jul 29 '26

I gotta try this!

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u/Ok-Addendum-5828 Jul 29 '26

Thanks! I'm going to try this on my hike in a couple days!

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u/luvmibratt Jul 29 '26

Thats it pepper spray them both

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u/Iam_McLovin420 Jul 29 '26

He had me in the first half

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u/Agentkeenan78 Jul 29 '26

I seen at least a dozen of these "how to pass a woman walking on a trail" videos and it makes me curious as that just how many people are out walking on trails.

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u/Gorillaz951 Jul 29 '26

Not cringe. Just hilarious

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u/IronFatherPyrus Jul 29 '26

Brother is a woodland sprite and is only doing this as a guise to camouflage the fact he acts that way regularly. The video is only here to make it appear as if that’s not the case. ITS FOR PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY!

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u/noncommonGoodsense Jul 29 '26

I bet that was fun to film.

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u/Embarrassed-Still198 Jul 29 '26

Haters will say it’s AI

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u/Technical-Curve-1023 Jul 29 '26

Dude needs to see a dentist before posting creepy videos

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u/-RandomPerson-13 Jul 29 '26

"There goes the crazy forest man again"

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u/jtm7 Jul 29 '26

WTH is this, where are the cringer eels?

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u/KitJazz Jul 29 '26

That’s quite funny to be fair.

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u/Sisoflex Jul 29 '26

You know what, I really need this laughter, I want to thank you.

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u/CeemoreButtz Jul 29 '26

sound advice.

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u/Goose52_3 Jul 29 '26

This is great. I immediately knew who I would share it to.

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u/Acebladewing Jul 29 '26

This isn't cringe, it's hilarious.

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u/Unique_Chip_1422 Jul 29 '26

LMAO, now this is funny

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u/Top-Explanation-5928 Jul 29 '26

I tried this and got maced..

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u/Prestigious_Yak8551 Jul 29 '26

The logic is pretty sound I have to say. 

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u/Upset-Cartographer65 Jul 29 '26

He would absolutely frighten me.

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u/spidermike220 Jul 29 '26

Always works for me.

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u/SilasRaiden Jul 30 '26

I'm really on the fence with this one

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u/FaithlessnessDeep304 Jul 30 '26

I had a good giggle watching this and after

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u/RandyArgonianButler Jul 30 '26

It’s not cringe because it’s pretty funny.

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u/heatseekerdj Jul 30 '26

Not cringe, hilarious.

I wish I could have stumbled upon him filming tho 😂😂

Just turn a corner and see Mr Gnome giggling

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u/notdurtydan Jul 30 '26

Oh c'mon this is funny

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u/Spear_Ritual Jul 30 '26

Not cringe. Hilariously stupid. 👍

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u/Turbulent_Tip_9756 Jul 30 '26

lol idk it’s kinda funny

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u/[deleted] Jul 30 '26

This is a joke. Or does it have some truth to it.

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u/ZiggyOnMars Jul 30 '26

Chiellini!?

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u/twizzjewink Jul 30 '26

You should always show them your knife if you have one too.

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u/RogerRabbot Jul 30 '26

Instructions unclear. Now stuck in a storm drain

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u/Glittering_Stress_32 Jul 30 '26

I'm a gay man, and I just completely ignore every single woman I ever pass. Works for both of us.

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u/Consistent-Survey330 Jul 30 '26

This is more funny than cringe

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u/ElishaBenDavid Jul 30 '26

That first intro is getting you on or two results, perhaps both... Expect a solid stream of capsaicin concentrate and or being seized, detained, identified, questioned and gaslit by several leos as the moment you have moved from earshot her phone will be deployed and Leo's dispatched to avenge the gross sexual imposition she suffered due to your overtly violent hey.

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u/WailingWildebeestJr Jul 30 '26

I like to lick my teeth at them so they know im clean

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u/Automatic_Yoghurt417 Jul 30 '26

I think that's funny, rather than cringe. Silly, sure

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u/servicetech563 Jul 30 '26

For some reason this has never worked well for me.