The internet is a place of endless entertainment, but sometimes it delivers something far more unexpected — pure, unfiltered awkwardness. From painfully uncomfortable social media posts to bizarre online interactions that leave you secondhand embarrassed, the digital world never fails to surprise us. “30 Plain Awkward Things On the Internet” is exactly what it sounds like: a collection of moments so cringeworthy, so unintentionally funny, that you can’t help but stare in disbelief. Whether it’s someone oversharing in the comments section or posting something wildly inappropriate at the worst possible time, these moments remind us that once something goes online, it lives forever.

Awkward internet moments often happen when people forget just how public the internet truly is. A dramatic breakup rant posted at 2 a.m., a professional email accidentally sent with emojis and slang, or a confident selfie ruined by an embarrassing background detail — these are the types of posts that quickly spiral into viral content. Sometimes it’s autocorrect betraying someone at the worst moment, and other times it’s a well-meaning post that completely misses the mark. The beauty — and horror — of the internet is that screenshots are forever, and awkwardness spreads faster than ever before.

Then there are the interactions that make you physically cringe: painfully forced brand replies, parents attempting to use Gen Z slang, or strangers arguing in comment sections as if it’s a championship debate. Online dating profiles with “creative” bios, tone-deaf advertisements, and oversharing personal drama in public forums all contribute to the ever-growing archive of internet awkwardness. These moments are uncomfortable, yes — but they’re also strangely captivating. We scroll, we wince, and we whisper to ourselves, “Why would they post that?”