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What are the top cringeworthy jokes that have circulated on social media recently?

Shirlee Laughton

Well, where do I even begin? There are so many cringeworthy jokes being circulated on social media these days that it's hard to keep up. From bad puns to tasteless humor, it seems like nothing is off limits when it comes to trying to go viral with a joke.

One of the most cringeworthy jokes that I've seen lately is the "dad joke" trend. You know the type - those groan-worthy puns that your dad tells at the dinner table. Some are so bad that they're funny, but others just make you roll your eyes. According to a recent survey, "dad jokes" were actually the most searched for type of joke on Google in 2020. I guess that just goes to show that people really do love a good (or bad) pun!

Another trend that's been making the rounds on social media lately is "dark humor". Basically, it's jokes that are meant to be funny, but also touch on taboo or sensitive subjects like death, illness, or tragedy. Some people find these types of jokes hilarious, while others find them offensive or disrespectful. Personally, I think it depends on the context and the delivery - some dark humor can be done right, while other jokes just fall flat.

Of course, there are also the classic cringeworthy jokes that have been around since the dawn of social media: memes with misspelled words, jokes that punch down on marginalized groups, and those chain messages that promise to bring you good luck if you send them to 10 of your friends. Honestly, I think we've all been guilty of sharing something cringeworthy on social media at one point or another - it's just part of the experience, I guess.

Overall, I think the key to avoiding cringe on social media is to just be mindful of the content that you're sharing or liking. Sure, there will always be some questionable humor out there, but if you stick to jokes that are in good taste and actually funny, you'll save yourself a lot of eye-rolling and groaning.