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15 People’s Failed Attempts at the Cooler Than Thou Act Online

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Two side-by-side social media posts: one shows a person in boxing gloves with text about quitting, and the other shows a close-up of a man’s face with the caption, “My rage..will be....your worst nightmare.”
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I’ve seen it happen more times than my memory bank has room to offer up extra space. People’s abilities to dig “deep” for half-effort attempts at appearing cool, are nothing short of funny exercises in inevitable humility being delivered. These 15 examples of people trying to appear cool online and wiping out in the process are a true series of comedic errors.

1. Whoa now, take it easy

Screenshot of a Facebook post stating they visit Starbucks just to see the embarrassment of a person ordering a complicated drink, while they drink straight black coffee with no cream or sugar.
ergoegthatis/via reddit.com

2. I think he misunderstood the question

A Reddit post asks, "What category do you think you’re in the top 1% of?" A user replies their IQ is 136 (top 5%), and another user jokes that’s not enough to understand the original question.
userdeleted/via reddit.com

3. “If you want to be able to laugh off a horrific car accident, get in the gym.”

A young man at the gym smiles while deadlifting a heavily loaded barbell. Text below describes how he was unharmed in a serious car accident and credits his gym training for his resilience.
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4. I’m just going to leave this one here

A Reddit comment where a user describes themselves as 6'2", 195 lbs, 10% body fat, muscular, with a beard and defined features. They claim to attract many women but choose not to pursue them. One downvote is visible.
jake-a-doodle/via reddit.com

5. Blake is having a rough go of it

A young person squats and flashes a hand sign while vaping beside a City of Lawrence Water Services SUV. The tweet above humorously clarifies it’s not a police car despite its similar appearance.
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6. How did you let it bite you twice?

Text post stating, “A black widow spider bit me twice today & I didn’t have to go to hospital because my fiancé @Loganhuffman77 is a He sucked out the venom then counteracted it with Rue- an Italian herb which works as an anti-venom!”
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7. They didn’t even have milk there?

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8. I’m shaking in my boots

A tweet with a black background reads: "Be the reason why a nun clutches her Rosary when you walk by." The tweet shows 3,325 retweets and 10.1K likes. A profile photo of a serious man appears at the top left.
userdeleted/via reddit.com

9. “I had to deactivate Instagram after this one.”

Black and white close-up photo of a man's face looking down with an intense expression. The image is shadowy, emphasizing serious eyes. Instagram interface visible, with caption: "My rage..will be....your worst nightmare.
thenotorious/via reddit.com

10. What’s wrong with Walmart clothes?

A tweet mocking someone for being broke, bragging about expensive protein, food, gas, and insurance costs, and telling them to "keep grinding lil guy." The tweet includes a sad emoji and references Walmart and no-name food.
ok_noah/via reddit.com

11. No money, no kneecaps

A tweet asks why asking for owed money back feels like a crime. A reply jokes, "Never was a problem for me. I used to lend money in high school. If they didn’t pay, I’d pop their kneecaps with my revolver.
yuaialysis/via reddit.com

12. You lead ’em, Brian

A man in a pinstripe suit takes a selfie inside an almost empty London Underground train with only a few seats occupied in the far background.
howyegettinon1/via reddit.com

13. All of this over a PS5 preorder?

A user with an avatar of a yellow smiley face with black marks posts a message about their physical presence and canceled pre-order, warning it could be a bad day for someone, but says no email yet so people can relax for now.
tombeardo/via reddit.com

14. They must really pack a punch

A person in a white shirt and gray pants practices boxing indoors, holding up padded gloves. The person's face is covered with a red circle. Gym equipment and posters are visible in the background.
huuflepuuf/via reddit.com

15. Hint: They’re not the stupid one

A tweet claims an IQ score of 134.5, noting only 2% score that high, and compares being called stupid to calling Einstein stupid, implying the critic is the one who looks foolish.
jimmyx24/via reddit.com

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