What was the piece of media so emotionally overwhelming you just stopped it?

3 years ago by andrew_bidlaw to c/asklemmy

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zeusbottom 34 points 3 years ago

Anything that maximizes embarrassment or cringe. Canโ€™t watch most Will Ferrell or Borat. Ugh, it makes me so uncomfortable.

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Pietson 24 points 3 years ago

Maybe controversial but I had that with the office.

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Fridgeratr 7 points 3 years ago

Same, Steve Carrell's character almost causes me physical pain

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RacerX 5 points 3 years ago

I've seen every episode of the office at least 4 times (and some much more) with the exceptions of Scott's Tots. Watched it once and never went back. That one was too much.

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Jessvj93 2 points 3 years ago

I've never seen it based on everyone's description and the meme, fuck walking into that mirrored feeling lol

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TheSambassador 2 points 3 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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flubba86 1 point 3 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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exocrinous 0 points 3 years ago
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