November 05, 2009 - I can’t say the same for backpacks, but fanny packs are the most comical accessory ever developed by humans. The best part is that it isn’t even that crazy of an idea. Something about the fanny pack just causes people to cringe in its uncool wake.

September 29, 2009 - That piece of work that would make the people of PETA cringe.

September 19, 2009 - Sivan Ronat has designed a costume which is meant to be seen on stage, but should be reserved for the 31st of October. On second thought, the only date a person should wear this is the 31st of February.

August 22, 2009 - You might cringe, but you have to remember: It’s only fair.

August 21, 2009 - Finally, a piano teacher that doesn’t cringe every time I hit a wrong note. This one will just gently zap me in the right direction. Concert Hands is a nifty innovation in musical technology. The ten-finger feedback system is hooked up to your...

August 13, 2009 - ...be a debilitating condition at any moment throughout your day. There are proven tests that say small dosages of electrical pulses into the spine can alleviate that constant cringe....

June 18, 2009 - Slicing up money might make you cringe at first, but after seeing Mark Wagner’s intricate currency collages, you might be overcome with awe instead. Mark Wagner creates his money mosaics using hundreds of chopped up, real, American $1 bills.

June 11, 2009 - ...Hunter. These innovations vary from photo shoots to editorials and art exhibits. Nonetheless, they all are dark and morbid. Some of this artography isn’t so bad to look at, but other pieces will make you cringe in horror....

May 16, 2009 - The articles in the slideshow below will surely make you cringe, whether it’s because the people who are in the photos are posing in an awkward way or because it is simply awkward for the viewer to look at.

May 11, 2009 - AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com will be your newest website obsession. With a catchphrase like “Spreading the awkwardness,” it is clear that this website is a winner (even if the people featured might be losers).