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[–] CoolYori@hexbear.net 34 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

The trick to not being cringe is to deny its an actual thing. Cringe culture is basically about punching down, and if people use it against me so be it. They are bullies anyway and I dont have time for that. I just turned 39 and do you know what I bought myself for my birthday? Some fucking Pikachu crocs:

They also had some light up motion sensitive Pikachu croc charms that i have added to the backstrap so when I walk I complete the I'm 10 and love Pokemon look. I wear mostly t-shirts with ether Trains, Brony shit, Pikachu, or some other furry crap on it. I have super limited interests when it comes to my fashion and no motherfucker is gonna stand in my way.

And do you know what I get mostly from people when they see me confidently wearing my fit? They love it and complement me on it and even if they are doing it sarcastically its not like my autistic ass is gonna understand.

[–] Frank@hexbear.net 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The trick is to be so vain that you couldn't even imagine caring what other people think because what would they even be able to say to you, a walking god of drip and fashion?

Also where did you get the crocs they are cool af?

[–] CoolYori@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That is another good way to put it hahaha

They were an official Crocs X Pokemon collab, and sadly they are all gone. They had a bunch of charms come out and also a bunch of different Croc types that are still up. I am sort of dialed into the news stream for Crocs because they are the only shoe that really works for me sensory wise. When I have extra bad days it helps conserve spoons when they are limited in number if you catch my drift. Every little bit helps in the name of beating back meltdowns.

[–] Frank@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago

Word. I totally understand. Every little bit of comfort and stability you can get is worth it.

[–] Comp4@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago

This is the way mandela

[–] tactical_trans_karen@hexbear.net 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Special interest fashion goes hard.

[–] CoolYori@hexbear.net 8 points 1 year ago

You called it, I usually have to tell people that no I do not wear the same shirt more than one day in a row. I just have five of the same Rainbow Dash shirt and for the next five days I need to feel 20% cooler.

[–] Sephitard9001@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Now you just need to get some croc-nuts and you'll be gucci

[–] CoolYori@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago

That's a fun idea, but I think if I was keeping with what I like it would probably be one of the Pikachu tail and ears I see on etsy.

But I am a clumsy person and they would probably get me hooked on something and lose em badeline-heh

[–] ShimmeringKoi@hexbear.net 21 points 1 year ago

Cringe is the mind prison, embracing it is the only way to transcend

[–] TheDeed@hexbear.net 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

No. I love Casio. I rock the Osama Bin Laden watch myself

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[–] axont@hexbear.net 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Heather from Silent Hill 3 wears a gshock and this is the reason I wanted one in high school

[–] buh@hexbear.net 12 points 1 year ago

Gotta wait til your 40 for that level of drip

[–] abc@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago

if 80 year olds can wear apple watches you can wear the gshock

[–] Evilphd666@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Love the deep red. Needs some yellow hammer and sickle hands.

[–] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago

The people's watch is deepest red.

[–] usa_suxxx@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're too old to worry about being cringe. You're not a candidate for cool anymore. Sorry.

[–] Melina@hexbear.net 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can the watch survive g-shock forces? Can you dive underwater with it?

[–] Melina@hexbear.net 13 points 1 year ago

My father beat me “to an inch of my life” after I asked to wear his g shock but forgot and got in my cousins pool and the battery reacted with the clourine in the water

[–] MaoTheLawn@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

While people are sort of right about how life's too short to be worried about cringe, cringe does definitely exist, and people will always unfortunately judge you for things.

If you're a self conscious person, but you're happy with the way you're experiencing life, then continue to live life in a way that you're comfortable. I'm confident, but I'm also quite self conscious, and on the whole enjoy being quiet and humble, watching the world go by. I like to blend into my city's mid toned navy, brown, green and grey colour palette. As such, and I don't mean this as an insult, I personally would not be most comfortable wearing such a brightly coloured (garish, perhaps) watch, nor the Pikachu crocs somebody posted.

It really depends what vibe you're trying to put across. Fashion can be a signifier of interests and subcultures. I could probably sort my workplace by fashion and it would directly correlate friendship groups, music taste, and so on, without anyone of them really intending on wearing a group signifier. This G-Shock watch, I am sorry to say, by my harshest judgment, could be sorted into the harry potter/funko pop adult fashion category.

At the end of the day it's about how you want to be seen, and what makes you happiest to wear. But to be frank, yes, a big red G-Shock could be considered cringe to those who are cringe-inclined. To those who aren't cringe-inclined, it's just a big fun colourful watch. One can only respect the boldness.

[–] 2Password2Remember@hexbear.net 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

buying any type of watch is cringe under any circumstances

Death to America

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[–] CrushKillDestroySwag@hexbear.net 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Buying things is always cringe, you might as well buy what you like and not worry about others' opinions.

[–] Melina@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So do I buy the piece of shit or not

I don’t get what you’re saying

[–] CrushKillDestroySwag@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

(I'm saying if you like it then buy it)

[–] Melina@hexbear.net 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah but I’m gonna be 39 and it looks like a beyblade

But who cares if you like it?

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[–] BovineUniversity@hexbear.net 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

you shouldn't not buy because it would be cringe, you should not buy because that watch looks like shit

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cringe based soy trad sneed chad stacy cope seethe mald grow as a person cook

Part of growing up is realizing that there are worse things to be than cringe

[–] RyanGosling@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Buddy, New Balances and other chunky dad shoes are trendy streetwear items now. Wear a g-shock, lord knows it’ll become a fashion statement in a couple years. I plan on getting a Casio world time.

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[–] InevitableSwing@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Did you check out japan only g shock watches?

It's only a google image search. I'm sure there are sites dedicated to Japan only stuff.

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Ninja edit

Any G-shock watches you can only find in Japan? : gshock

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[–] BlueMagaChud@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

nah, just get the biggest one you can find, like make sure you can't even reach your hand into a standard mailbox

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[–] SkingradGuard@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago

Just buy it if you like it, and if someone says they think it's cringe, tell them to piss off and mind their own business.

[–] kuadhual@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think as you get older you should be more secure about your self and shouldn't bother about what other people think as long as it does not bother other people.

Well, if you work somewhere, you should comply with your workplace's dress code.

I'm way pass 40 and currently I am wearing a smart watch with an orange strap and Goofy watch face.

[–] Melina@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago

I judge people too much and it’s projection because I hate myself

[–] Frank@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago

I didn't realize these were really fancy watches. It looks cool why would it be cringe?

[–] envis10n@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have a gshock. Lol. It's my favorite watch, though the illumination doesn't work since I took it apart and put it back together.

[–] Melina@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Maybe you got chlorine in it

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[–] nothx@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago

Buy what you like and enjoy what makes you happy.

[–] Yurt_Owl@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago

Buying a rolex is cringe, gshock is for the cool kids

[–] Assian_Candor@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago
[–] CodingCarpenter@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yo the GA-2100 is no fucking joke. Not only is the watch sick as hell but it's totally customizable. Look up Cassioak and you'll see what I mean. I've already ripped out a bunch of pieces of mine and swapped it for new parts.

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