We all know they happen, and they’re just simply unavoidable! Awkward moments are like those little fruit flies that just won’t go away no matter what you do! Here are some of mine that I have had the pleasure of encountering.
1) The bad gift- Oh deck the holly with bounds of bad presents, fa la la la. I don’t mean to sound ungrateful, but we all have that Aunt Flo that sends the occasional knitted,itchy sweater that we toss in the back of our closets and only take them out to wear for 5 seconds for a photo to just make her happy. What makes this awkward is when they watch our facial expressions when we open the gift. “Yeah..uh…thanks! I … love it!” *Fake smile*.
2) Radio music- Just picture it. You’re driving alone the highway with your parents and one of those sneaky, dirty rap hits comes through your speakers. Need I say more? This is one of the many reasons why I dislike the radio, its too unpredictable!
3) The sex scene in a movie- I had the lovely privilege of going to see “The American” with my grandmother a few weekends ago. Needless to say it was horridly awkward, for me at least, when the 2-3 minute sex scene came on. When I say they showed everything, I mean everything! No offense to the director, but come on! If I wanted to watch porn, I would have bought some. I don’t need the extra awkwardness in my life. K? Thanks.
4) The bad joke- I think this is pretty much self explanatory. The awkward moment where somebody tells a bad joke,and you have to act fast! Either muster up a fake laugh or stuff a twix in your mouth so you can think of something different to say.
5) Awkward silence- Yes, I said it. This is one of the most common of the five. The “Awkward Silence”, is when nobody knows what to say. Its generally filled with the typical “Yeah” “hmm” and “Soo, how about that weather?” … this would be a good time for a twix.
What awkward moments have you been in?
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they are so awkward that i’ve completely blocked those moments out of my head and i can’t remember them anymore…they were that bad.
sunflower / 317 posts
I remember watching Knocked Up with my ex boyfriend…and my mom. There was a scene where they mentioned “BJ” and my mother looked over at us and asked, “What’s a BJ?”
Most. Awkward. Moment. EVER. [for me, anyways]
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Watching Knocked Up in theaters with my mom was pretty bad. She was laughing, I just wanted to die.
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HAHAHAHA and that is why i dont ever watch movies with my parents. i also hate awkward silences in the car when im with just one other person without any music on
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I went to see Atonement with my father.
Worst. Idea. Ever.
cherry blossom / 30 posts
I remember when I was 17 I went to see Underworld with my then girlfriend, her father, and her younger brother. A sex scene came on. Her dad covered her brother’s eyes and glanced at us who were shifting in our seats. >.<
cherry blossom / 30 posts
@how_x_loverly@xanga - I know that feeling. My grandmother had her friend over and I was on the phone. Well, she has 4 kids, so you think that she knew basic biology. WRONG. She asked what a testicle was. I lost it. She asked if I knew. I nodded and her friend proceeded to explain. She then asks me “well, what does it do?” *facepalm* I wasn’t going there.
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What about when you’re walking and someone is walking in front of you and you both attempt to go the same way? That’s so awkward.
rose / 847 posts
*shrugs* I watched American Pie with my dad and older (like 11 years older) brother. It was probably more awkward for them than it was for like, 9 year old me though. Especially when I asked what “masturbating” meant.
I don’t mind awkward silences, mostly because I have no qualms with silence.
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silence yeah got that down…
lily / 5148 posts
Unfortunately..I’m able to avoid most of those situations. My life is already awkward enough lol
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Anything involving my mother and a gathering. To this day the woman sees nothing wrong with inquiring about my hygienic practices (Did I brush my teeth? Did I shower? Did I change my underwear?) amidst a group of people who may or may not be complete strangers.
I’m old enough to have my own kids to embarrass in front of family, friends & complete strangers.
>_<’
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i saw the american with my grandma too! hahaha. we’re cool though so we didn’t care.
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I went to see bruno with my mom…it doesn’t get worse than that.
hydrangea / 51 posts
My friend’s mom asked me the other day why I wasn’t dating her son. Awkward…
If any mention of sex comes up in a movie or show, my mom will sigh and say “I can’t even remember what it’s like.” K mom…thanks.
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farting on a date with someone you dont really know is awkward !
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I just went to a baby shower on Saturday and played a game where teams acted out a birthing scene. My team made me the mom and had me go down on all fours. The baby (a grown man) had to squeeze between my legs, and my auntie and dad smiled next to me as they played doctor. For the next minute, my whole family kept laughing and while taking pictures of my butt.
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Almost all American movies have sex scenes in them! Cant they just direct it in less detail, or just skip the scene all together? I mean, some directors can do it really well in a sugesstive way but not make it long and porno like. I expect alot of people go through this extreme awkwardness with whomever they watch with.
rose / 807 posts
My mom wanted to see 40 days and 40 nights… when i was like 13 and my brother was 11. Needless to say, she covered my brothers eyes during the flying boob scene.
Fantastic.
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@chilly_kat@xanga - HAHA I THINK THAT TAKES THE CAKE FOR THIS ONE.
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Whenever you’re with a friend, and then they stop to talk to one of their friends that you don’t know, and you’re just standing there, trying not to intrude on their conversation (even though you were there first!). It’s awkward, I can’t stand it.
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Ha this is golden. My guy friend was over my house for only about his 3rd time well this evening we were eating dinner with me, my mom, dad, sis, and bestfriend eating in the livingroom watching Orphan when the sex scene in the kitchen came I felt awkard but then I thought omg and looked over at him sitting next my mom (I could feel his pain) a-w-k-w-a-r-d.
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@amusing_and_confusing@xanga - That bad? I took my mother to see Bruno and she thought it was great. She couldn’t stop laughing, but then again, she has a very warped sense of humor.