Binging on cringe: It's as addictive as 'eating junk food'
3 Aug 2026, 14:39 GMT
Topic: Science
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/binging-on-cringe-it-s-as-addictive-as-eating-junk-food/a-78145287?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Flexing achievements? Cringe. Expressing genuine emotions? Cringe. You want to look away, but you can’t. Cringe. It's so addictive, people have built social media careers by monetizing other people's worst moments.