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Why we can't look away from cringe moments

Published Monday, August 3, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Stefan Hofmann, a clinical psychologist specializing in social anxiety disorder at Marburg University, Germany, says cringe videos are as addictive as junk food.

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  • Deutsche Welle

    This article provides a psychological and scientific explanation for the phenomenon of "cringe" and its addictive nature, drawing on insights from European and Canadian researchers.

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