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The Stupidest Things People Brag About

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Reddit user algebra_lover asked: 'What is the stupidest thing people brag about?'

It's never attractive to gloat.

Even if someone is incredibly skilled at something, or accomplished something incredibly impressive, it's better for others to commend their accomplishment, rather than doing so themselves.

The only thing that can make gloating and arrogance even less attractive is if they're bragging about something that isn't even that impressive to begin with.

Even so, some people simply can't help but boast and congratulate themselves, even whether or not the thing that is making their head grow with impressive speed isn't remotely worth congratulating.


Redditor algebra_lover was eager to hear about the most ludicrous things they've had to endure people boasting about, leading them to ask:
"What is the stupidest thing people brag about?"

Literally Wrong On So Many Levels...

"Kid in my class bragged about how he stole an air freshener from the school bathroom."

"He was holding an unwrapped, wet urinal cake in his hand." -Tardigrade90

There Is Such A Thing As Work/Life Balance

"Anything to do with hustle culture."

"Wow, you got sh*tty sleep under your desk??"

"I was comfortable in my bed, haha, a strange flex." - joshharvey02

"Hours of work."

"We shouldn't be glorifying getting overworked." -Reddit

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What The Actual...

"My neighbor was bragging about how long her three-year-old son’s penis was."

"She told my wife and I, 'Everyone always says, omg his penis is so long!'"

"I’m just like, why the f*ck have so many people seen it?"- NaiveMelany

A Truly Smart Person Knows Not To Brag...

"Intelligence."

"The dumber they are, the more they brag."- EdgyLearner138

"Money Money Money, Must Be Funny..."

"Money."

"From what I've read, family gets greedy and entitled."

"It's best to keep your mouth shut about money to every family member."- Vegetable-Fix-4702

"Dad's money."- BabuBhaiyaForever

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The Less Said, The Better

"How little sleep they got."

"How late they stayed at work."

"How much they drank." - eviehalboro

Going Viral Isn't Always A Good Thing...

"Internet fame." - SwaggerEilte

Not Something To Be Proud Of...

"How drunk or high they get."- 9umopapisdn

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Monogamy Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of

"Sometime over the last decade or so, people started using the term "body count" for their cumulative number of lifetime sex partners."

"Unless you're doing it with all of them concurrently, I am not impressed." -Reddit

A Well Rested Soul Is A Happy One...

"The only time I care if you lack sleep is if you’re heading to Brooklyn." - _Goose_

Be Proud Of Who You Are, But...

"Guys who brag about being 'built different'."

"Sure dude."

"You have a beard, a 'full sleeve' tattoo, and a pickup truck."

"You’re so different." - someguy192838

A "Real Man" Never Needs To Prove Himself...

"Being an 'alpha'."

"Sorry homeboys, if you feel the need to announce it, you ain't it... and you know that." - Prudii_Skirata

Some people simply need to be the center of attention.

Even if the attention gained isn't exactly wanted.

As proud as one might be of their accomplishments though, it's always a good idea to wait for others to congratulate you, before congratulating yourself.

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