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What was the piece of media so emotionally overwhelming you just stopped it? (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] 31 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Anything that maximizes embarrassment or cringe. Can’t watch most Will Ferrell or Borat. Ugh, it makes me so uncomfortable.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Maybe controversial but I had that with the office.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    It's not really controversial. Cringe is used to full effect in The Office, and it's absolutely something that a lot of people don't enjoy.

    I love The Office, and I do think that once you know the characters, the cringe gets less intense, but it just isn't going to jive with everyone.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Same. I'm someone who likes the kind of Borat comedy, listed above, and I loved the British version of The Office, but the American adaptation of The Office is so cringe it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Weirdly, I really enjoy Parks and Recreation, it is a very similar show with similar writing.

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