How far are you willing to go to deliver theperfect comeback? Are you willing to shoot yourself in the foot for the sake of that sick burn?These people would. We’ve collected screenshots fromthis subredditshowing how some folks will not hesitate to subject themselves to further insults to get a few ha-has. Then again, you can never go wrong with abit of self-deprecation.The subreddit has 445,000 members and counting, and you may see why. If this is your brand ofhumor, enjoy scrolling through!This post may includeaffiliate links.

How far are you willing to go to deliver theperfect comeback? Are you willing to shoot yourself in the foot for the sake of that sick burn?

These people would. We’ve collected screenshots fromthis subredditshowing how some folks will not hesitate to subject themselves to further insults to get a few ha-has. Then again, you can never go wrong with abit of self-deprecation.

The subreddit has 445,000 members and counting, and you may see why. If this is your brand ofhumor, enjoy scrolling through!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

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We may often blur the lines between humility andself-deprecation, which is why humor poking at oneself is typically widely accepted. However, it is essential to note the difference: the former still acknowledges self-worth, while the latter often leans towards putting yourself down.

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Statistics also show that 66% would apologize even if they did nothing wrong, while 54% would not express their opinions if others disagreed. Then, there are the 70% who would spend hours ruminating about remarks others made about them and the 81% who would over-analyze situations.

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Overdoing self-deprecation may damage one’s self-esteem. As PsychTest presidentDr. Ilona Jerabekexplains, the disparaging words you tell yourself could become part of your identity.“If you continue reinforcing this cognitive pattern rather than challenging it in your inner chatter, it will become entrenched in your belief system,” Dr. Jerabek explained.

Overdoing self-deprecation may damage one’s self-esteem. As PsychTest presidentDr. Ilona Jerabekexplains, the disparaging words you tell yourself could become part of your identity.

“If you continue reinforcing this cognitive pattern rather than challenging it in your inner chatter, it will become entrenched in your belief system,” Dr. Jerabek explained.

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But, of course, there is a time and a place for self-deprecation. It can help you reframe a difficult situation for a bit of levity. According to experts like psychosocial rehabilitation specialistKendra Cherry, MSEd, knowing when to laugh at yourself is also a sign of healthy self-esteem.“Instead of beating yourself up for the things you wish had gone differently, being able to laugh at them can help you view the past (and yourself) more positively,” Cherry wrote in an article forVery Well Mind.

But, of course, there is a time and a place for self-deprecation. It can help you reframe a difficult situation for a bit of levity. According to experts like psychosocial rehabilitation specialistKendra Cherry, MSEd, knowing when to laugh at yourself is also a sign of healthy self-esteem.

“Instead of beating yourself up for the things you wish had gone differently, being able to laugh at them can help you view the past (and yourself) more positively,” Cherry wrote in an article forVery Well Mind.

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Self-deprecation is also a way of recognizing our flaws. As Cherry notes, seeing your mistakeshumorouslyallows you to explore them with self-compassion.“This can help you better understand your own behaviors, motivations, and goals, making it easier to navigate life’s challenges,” she notes.

Self-deprecation is also a way of recognizing our flaws. As Cherry notes, seeing your mistakeshumorouslyallows you to explore them with self-compassion.

“This can help you better understand your own behaviors, motivations, and goals, making it easier to navigate life’s challenges,” she notes.

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