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What was the piece of media so emotionally overwhelming you just stopped it? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 10 months ago by andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] zeusbottom@sh.itjust.works 31 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] Pietson@kbin.social 23 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Maybe controversial but I had that with the office.

[–] Fridgeratr@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

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

[–] RacerX@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Jessvj93@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

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

[–] TheSambassador@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months 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.

[–] flubba86@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months 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.