How far are you willing to go to deliver the perfect comeback? Are you willing to shoot yourself in the foot for the sake of that sick burn?
These people would. We’ve collected screenshots from this subreddit showing how some folks will not hesitate to subject themselves to further insults to get a few ha-has. Then again, you can never go wrong with a bit of self-deprecation.
The subreddit has 445,000 members and counting, and you may see why. If this is your brand of humor, enjoy scrolling through!
#1 He Is Right Eh💀
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#2 Kid’s Villain Origin Story
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#3 Call Of Duty In A Nutshell
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We may often blur the lines between humility and self-deprecation, which is why humor poking at oneself is typically widely accepted. However, it is essential to note the difference: the former still acknowledges self-worth, while the latter often leans towards putting yourself down.
#4 Flirting, Am I Doing It Right?
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#5 Ok Redditor
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#6 He’s One Shot
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It’s also important to consider the bleaker side of self-deprecation. An emotional intelligence test conducted by PsychTests revealed that 64% of people who engage in this kind of humor may also prioritize other people’s needs over their own, even if it leaves them resentful or uncomfortable.
Statistics also show that 66% would apologize even if they did nothing wrong, while 54% would not express their opinions if others disagreed. Then, there are the 70% who would spend hours ruminating about remarks others made about them and the 81% who would over-analyze situations.
#7 Son? Is That You?
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#8 Larry David Is Brutal
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#9 The Investment That Didn’t Pay Off
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Overdoing self-deprecation may damage one’s self-esteem. As PsychTest president Dr. Ilona Jerabek explains, the disparaging words you tell yourself could become part of your identity.
“If you continue reinforcing this cognitive pattern rather than challenging it in your inner chatter, it will become entrenched in your belief system,” Dr. Jerabek explained.
#10 Chance The Rapper
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#11 “God Made Me A Loser In His Own Image”
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#12 Pulling No Punches
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But, of course, there is a time and a place for self-deprecation. It can help you reframe a difficult situation for a bit of levity. According to experts like psychosocial rehabilitation specialist Kendra Cherry, MSEd, knowing when to laugh at yourself is also a sign of healthy self-esteem.
“Instead of beating yourself up for the things you wish had gone differently, being able to laugh at them can help you view the past (and yourself) more positively,” Cherry wrote in an article for Very Well Mind.
#13 The Germans
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#14 In His Leauge
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#15 Mark Hamill Was Self Aware
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Self-deprecation is also a way of recognizing our flaws. As Cherry notes, seeing your mistakes humorously allows you to explore them with self-compassion.
“This can help you better understand your own behaviors, motivations, and goals, making it easier to navigate life’s challenges,” she notes.
#16 At Least He’s Worse?
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#17 He’s Not Wrong
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#18 Why Did She Indeed?
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What about you, dear readers? Are you a fan of self-deprecating humor? Do you engage in them? Does it do more harm than good to a person’s self-worth? Share your thoughts in the comments!
#19 Good Thinking
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#20 Your God Can’t Take Down A 55kg F****t With Brain Damage
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#21 Thought This Belonged Here
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#22 In The End. Was Still A Skill Issue
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#23 I Think This Counts
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#24 Welp, This One Was Unexpected
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#25 Size Matters
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#26 Not Reddit But 🤷♂️
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#27 Straight To The Point
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#28 I’m New Here, Does This Fit?
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#29 Cursed_france
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#30 She Probably Don’t Even Know About What She Did
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#31 Cuphead Fans
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#32 Welcome To The Hellscape That Is The United States 🇺🇸
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#33 A Post About A Paralyzed Msu Shooting Victim
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#34 A Rare Double Kbw
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#35 Opera Shadow Gx
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#36 Sucks To Suck Am I Right?
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#37 No Offense To Any Other British Person
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#38 Roblos Argument
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#39 He Destroyed His Own Career To Destroy Those Kids Parents
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#40 I Don’t Know What I Did To Deserve That But Okay
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#41 Two Birds, One Stone
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#42 My Standards Are Just High Enough For That Not To Happen
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#43 Not Even Water Boarding Could Get Me To Say This
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#44 Stupid Twins
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#45 Has 0 Friends And Is Still Less Lonely Than You
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#46 They’re Having A Mid-Off
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#47 Nicely Done
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#48 Atleast The Bite Marks Are Straight
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#49 Ah Yes *t Poses*
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#50 Bringing Both Dads Down At The Same Time
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