An image shows a punched hole in a white drywall with a Snapchat caption about anger, and a second image of a social media post describing a car accident and how gym training prevented injury.

Everyone has tried to look cool online, but sometimes people take it hilariously far. From awkward selfies to ridiculous tweets, these 18 people thought they were being clever or edgy but ended up making fools of themselves. Social media fame can be fleeting, but embarrassing viral moments like these last forever.

Some posts are cringy, and some are downright absurd, and almost all of them are bound to make you laugh. These people prove one thing: no matter how hard you try to impress people online, the internet has a way of humbling us all. Let’s dive into 18 people who tried to be cool online and failed miserably.

1. Whoa, don’t get on this guy’s bad side

A screenshot of a social media post
ergoegthatis/VIA Reddit.com

2. I’m literally shaking in my boots right now

A YouTube comment thread with one user saying they can deadlift at least 100kg at age 14, a reply with a dog icon saying "Okay?", and another reply saying "Pretty standard.
userdeleted/VIA Reddit.com

3. You should know better than to tell Mike how to park

A Facebook post shows a car parked across two spaces, blocking a shopping cart. Text reads: "People who park like s*** are no longer intimidated by notes, time to escalate to zip ties." A harsh comment appears below the post.
ergoegthatis/VIA Reddit.com

4. Shiver me timbers

A person wearing a blue cap with the word "BOSS" partially visible sits indoors, face partially shadowed by the hat. Text on the image reads: "The demens' are coming out.
ryins77/VIA Reddit.com

5. The house is his, keep it

A meme featuring Michael Myers in a white mask. The top text asks what you'd do if you saw him after hearing a door slam. A comment below jokes about asking him what bills he pays to be slamming doors.
againstz/VIA Reddit.com

10. This was, indeed, stolen valor

A Reddit post asks armed forces members for the story behind their nicknames. The top comment says their nickname is "Blackout" because they blackout and go into rage mode in combat, with 100+ recorded kills by pocket knife, but remember none.
themadting/VIA Reddit.com

11. Going to the gym makes you invincible

A shirtless young man wearing a cap, shorts, and sneakers deadlifts a heavy barbell in a gym with various weights and equipment behind him. Text below describes his survival of a severe car accident without injury.
here-for-the-comment/VIA Reddit.com

12. He had to check himself as a deadly weapon at security

A hand holding a glass of whiskey is blurred in the background, while an open liquor bottle lies on its side spilling alcohol in the foreground. Text describes a drunk British Army reservist causing a scene at an airport.
natty_guard/VIA Reddit.com

13. “Get in the dirt with your dogs.”

A screenshot of a tweet showing a video of someone aiming a gun at a wild boar in a field. Below is a reply criticizing the method of hunting and calling it dishonorable, with parts of the usernames blacked out.
link/VIA Reddit.com

14. Breakfast of champions

A table displays a handgun, a pack of Eagle 20’s Red cigarettes, a lighter, a cup of coffee, and part of a cat’s leg and paw. The Instagram caption reads, "I stay ready" with gun and skull emojis.
skyrim-withguns/VIA Reddit.com

15. He might as well have punched a hole in a rock

A punched hole in a piece of drywall, with debris on the ground. The caption reads: "got so angry and punched a hole through this dry wall... literally NO ONE HMU I am so angry 😡😈".
barsby456/VIA Reddit.com

16. The actual police department came out to roast this kid

A young person crouches and poses in front of a white City of Lawrence water service vehicle with "548" on the hood. The photo is part of a humorous tweet from the Lawrence Police Department.
userdeleted/VIA Reddit.com

17. You’d better not mess with him

A person with short dark hair and intense black eye makeup glares at the camera, raising one hand like a claw. The text on the image reads, "DO. NOT. MESS. WITH. ME.
userdeleted/VIA Reddit.com

18. Now that’s a hotel breakfast

A hotel desk with a small skillet holding a steak, a carton of eggs, a fork and knife, a plate with cooked steak, a propane burner, and various items scattered around, showing a meal being prepared in a hotel room.
eastcoasternj/VIA Reddit.com

19. Punched what, a Lego head?

A person shows their bruised and injured hand while driving down a city street, with text above joking about injuring the hand by punching something.
educationaldark240/VIA Reddit.com

20. Guess who made the post

A tweet on a black background humorously lists exaggerated accomplishments and qualities, ending with, “They hate this.” It shows engagement statistics—2.1K comments, 490 retweets, 2.1K likes, and 54 bookmarks.
deffsquid/VIA Reddit.com

Want to see more cringy online content?

Check out 20 Wild Items People Tried To Sell Online, or take a look at 17 of the Most Random People We Could Find Online This Week. Finally, if you want to see people getting dealt justice for lying online, check out 15 Photos of People Lying Online and Getting Dealt Justice for It.

Meet the Writer

Patrick is a writer based in upstate New York, where he grew up and still calls home. Over the past year, he’s been diving deep into storytelling, especially tales rooted in history, the Wild West, lost treasures, and ancient artifacts. He’s also drawn to unsolved mysteries and whatever the internet can’t stop talking about.

Whether it’s a centuries-old legend or a bizarre internet rabbit hole, Patrick is always chasing the threads of a compelling story. When he’s not chasing stories, Pat’s probably hiking mountain trails with his dog, exploring new corners of the U.S., or doom-scrolling between hangouts with friends and family. He finds inspiration in nature, forgotten places, and random conversations—anything that sparks curiosity. Whether it’s city streets or backcountry paths, Patrick’s always on the lookout for the next great story.