Nothing would have been the same if you hadn’t finger kick flipped into my life Jake Frew.

"Don't kill the part of yourself that is cringe, kill the part that cringes."

"I am cringe, but I am free" - Plato

All those times your dad embarrassed you by not caring if he was cringe? When you get older you realize the old man was actually pretty cool ;) Source: I'm a cringy dad now. Love your videos, Jake.

I love this advice so much. I've always said, "we're all weird. Just gotta find folks whose weird matches ours"

Honestly as a teenager the one thing you want to avoid is being called cringe but getting older the "cringe people" seriously had the most fun. And who ever said that finger skateboarding is cringe got to hell haha. Great message

Honestly, I'm trying to go back to my "cringy" preteen self. I was so out there and...me, and now i'm just a shell. I want to get back to that outrageous dork self I was

Fear of being cringe is the only thing stopping us (90s-2000s millenials) from becoming the elder emos we are destined to be

Being "cringe" is better than being normal, who wants to be like everyone else

You being cringe is just having a good time and doing what you love. People these days always care about what others are doing and how people view them but if you forget about all that nothing really matters and you're just living your life to the fullest.

I get called "cringe" all the time on my channel, and I honestly see it as a compliment. It tells me that I'm pursuing that which makes me happy and brings me joy, regardless of whether or not it fits with society's narrative of what people "should" be doing. Wonderful video and this is a super important perspective!

"and what if your hobby will always be cringy?" that actually is something i think i really needed to think. Realizing it stops from worrying about little things and focus on the main ones. For me its cosplaying. It could be really cool and really cringe at the same time.

When I used to be cringey I did a lot of creative stuff and I was actually happy. I got called Cringe and I started to change and not be cringe but then I just lost my creativity

I want to embrace my cringe but I still care a lot of what other people think, it’s hard, especially when you have anxiety

"Embrace your cringe" such a powerful reminder. wow. It gave me a different boost of inner confidence. Thank you.

Trying not to be cringe and always tryna be cool and perfect is what spoils life. Small imperfections and showing love towards other even by being cringe is what makes life happier.

this was the best man. youre forever one of my favorite storytellers on youtube

Not gonna lie, I needed this to most. I've been told many, many times how 'cringe' I am for doing the things I like or even accepting a favour, but I've come to realise after watching this video that, 'people just don't understand', and that's perfectly fine, I don't need those types of people in my life, only the ones that wants to understand more.

4:50 There really is something crazy admirable in someone who isn't afraid of being themselves no matter what the rest might think. :)

"Do not kill the part of you that is cringe, kill the part of you that cringes." - someone wise out there somewhere

I try to live by this too. The hardest thing is dealing with judgmental folks. In high school when I started making short films I lost friends because they thought even doing that was too out there. They're so afraid of being seen as cringe they judge anyone who embraces it. It must suck to live with such anxiety. Embracing the cringe is like hitting a release valve. There's certainly some nuance in cringe (it can stop people from doing things that aren't in their best interest), but overall embracing cringe is how people evolve and feel more comfortable with themselves. I also really like your editing and filming. Good shit Jake!

It's videos like this where I can sit back and not want to isolate myself from the world and realize that there is better for me out there. Thank you random KZfaq guy. Very nice.

Dope message. Once you get over the cringe, then you can get creative.

Can't speak more truth. When you embrace whatever happens and aren't afraid to be a little cringe, it's like a freedom.

Being cringe is not cringe because you don't care about the opinion of others and that's cool bc the ones who limit themselves bc of others are the ones who are actually cringe.

This was heartwarming af and deeply resonated in me. I feel like I lost most of my friends because their weird is not my weird anymore and it takes time and true selflove to find new people that match the same energy. Thank you Jake

tysm people always say im cringe af and I hope this video will motivate me to stay on my own path in life

Such an amazing video Jake! This video honestly really helped me, because it's kind of tough sometimes to just go out there and press publish on a video when it feels like the whole world will somehow see and critique you. But cringe really is a superpower. It's only those who are willing to look weird or crazy that see the reward. Thank you so much for the encouragement!

Love how you narrate the whole thing. And the message too. I'm gonna show this to my teenage kids - they just think everything cringe is bad. Haha.

This whole video was such a better explanation than just the phrase ‘be yourself’ and it was crafted so beautifully with so much consideration ❤

There's always someone just as weird as you. They're the best people you've ever known.

Thats what´s life about... finding your "tribe" and grow together. You wont please everyone.

Hey man.. Human from Cape Town South Africa here, thank you for this. It brought tears of joy to my eyes. You are awesome and radical. Thank you for the content you make. It's all really frikken cool and helps me creatively.

"Learn to live alongside cringe. No matter how hard you try to avoid being cringe, you will look back on your life and cringe retrospectively.” - Taylor Swift

This video is fantastic, such a simple message but I feel like it's true, embracing cringe leads to wonderful outcomes!

This is one of the best videos on KZfaq. Recently this has been a thing I’ve been thinking about is that you have to be a bit ridiculous to get good at anything. Also I wish this would’ve sunk into my head when I was 12. There were so many things that I loved that I was too afraid to share with the world because it was “cringy” but at least I realize it now at 24

This video is lifechanging. I am afraid of showing my true self sometimes. But only when I share what I love to do I give others the chance to get to know me and join me doing those things

Love this and you're right, we need to embrace our uniqueness instead of trying to fit in to someone else's standards or societal standards! ✌️

Technically, cringe is just the verbal version of cringeworthy. Cringe is the reaction, cringeworthy is the cause of said reaction. It's just that we like to unironically use cringe as the adjective, and that might be a little cringe itself...

Jake thank you so much for putting this out there. I think most of us fall into cringe at some point, some of us stay there. Being part of your tribe is a powerful thing. Embrace!

Reminds me of that one picture of a cow standing in the waves, with the caption "I am cringe but I am free". This honestly is such a great mindset.

This was so dang good Jake!! I appreciate so much how much you seem yourself on camera, that you’re just here to have fun, not front for likes. And how great that you found friends who are the same. Congrats on the podcast; thanks much for encouraging us all to embrace our cringe. I’m slowly learning to, day by day, as I practice video!!

Cringe is being vulnerable, and life doesn't matter if we are not vulnerable. Because it's our vulnerabilities that makes us bonds with others and experience strong emotions

I have never felt so much emotion to a KZfaq video before. I had a huge smile on my face the entire time. Thank you for sharing that joy with me.

Jake your vid popped up on my YT home page and i thought it was a Joel Haver type vid. Dealing with cringe on a daily basis I something do. You made me smile and taught me a few things. Let me know next time your are in my city. - Eric.

"Anything worth doing, is worth doing badly"

this is by far the most beautiful and to me personally the most impactful video you have created to far. I just flew back home from a trip where i learned surfing so i can identify with this story so so well. thank you so much for publishing this piece of art ❤

Awh man, Jake. You nailed this again. This is so heartwarming and wholesome. You are truly one of a kind and a big big inspiration! Thanks as always for sharing this beautiful video with us. We appreciate this and aaaalll the cringe out there!

5 minutes in and I subscribed... Colorgrading, storytelling, unique perspectives, everything was spot on.

the second he pulled out the fingerboard, i was sold.

You don’t understand how much I needed to hear this today, thank you.

Thanks, I have been thinking about this a lot lately and been trying to get my friends to break through the cringe response. It's another level of joy and achievement once you get passed it. Great video man.

Thx you for this video, I really need to hear that. Found your video in the right moment in my life. I'm tired of being embarrassed and you're right we should embrace it. When I wanna start a new habits I shouldn't be shameful about not being the best it's totally normal and I forget it. You reminded me that yeah we all start somewhere. Thx you so damn much ❤

I feel like your videos show up for me at the time I need them, Jake. I love your style of filmmaking and I was brought to tears in this one, actually. ❤

the magical algorithm pops up your video.. i stop what i am doing and watch. Never disappointed. Keep living.. stumbling, failing and having fun.. as always..thanks for sharing!

Love the wholesomeness of this video and the theme of how liberating it is to embrace our cringe!

Dude, I love the cinematography in this video, that filmic look it got helps to convey the message in a beautiful way.

You’re a savior, I needed this video at this exact point in my journey

I've been struggling a lot lately with being content with who I am, the message of this video really resonated with me and its nice to be reminded that I dont need to be worried about what the people around may or may not find cool. Thanks man, phenomenal video.

Love this. Always great to hear something so damn relatable. And love the vibe of deep friendship in the video, you're so talented man

u cant please everyone , there will always be someone calling u cringe , u just have to realise that they are one person who shouldnt be affecting what u can do , at the end of the day they dont matter , what should matter is u achieving ur goals

Need to hear this today! Such a powerful message! Thank you for the reminder!

Instead of telling us a story, you showed us. What a great representation of your idea through a cinematic lens. Keep up the videos, this one hit me hard:)

I have never heard of "Soap Shoes" before but now I want some...

Sincerely needed to see this. Thank you!

This was such a good watch. As a beginning KZfaqr I feel like shame and cringe can take over quick...

this is so beautiful and touching. Thank you so much. Plus the ilysm message is really warm!

I love your videos and style of story telling. It's something I aspire to. Keep up the amazing work!

Your filming is so cinematic, I started a KZfaq channel this year not found my niche yet but these videos are on another level and I can see the work that you put into these videos, this is the level i strive to follow! Keep up the great work 👍🏻

this was beautifully shot and your positive attitude as well as that of your friends is so refreshing

Your way of creating videos & talking about things that no one does creates a really big impact in people's life. At least it did create huge change in my life. I know you wont see this but thank you for being you💚🍀

I really needed this advice, thanks!

"I'm cringe and that's based. I'll never be based but that's not cringe. There's no one I'd rather be other than me."

It absolutely is! So many people never chase their dreams because they fear looking “cringe” - we decide to embrace it 🥰

This video was amazing. It felt like a half an hour soul talk! Thank you

This video is weirdly therapeutic. Thanks for putting this out Jake.

i've always had troubles finding a friend who accepts me as i am and now, seeing this video just made me realized that i don't really have to change anything i am because i love my quirky sides and i love being not normal. thank you jake, for accepting your cringe and showing us in an incredible way.

these videos hit so deep I love it man

Our cringe is what makes us unique. 😊

This is an amazing video!!! I love your message so much and wish everyone thought like this

thank you so much. i really needed this

Love what you do!! Thanks Jake

I don't remember when but at one point in life i just care less on what others think, at another point in life i found everything to be so unique and cool in its own way. I've always have some minor depression throughout the years but I gradually appreciate life and myself more now. Love your vibe!

What a wonderful and inspirational message! I loved this! May God bless you and help you in all your endeavors!

I always loved this quote by Marcus Aurelius: "Oh, you think cringe is your ally. But you merely adopted the cringe; I was born in it, moulded by it" I even got it tatooed on my back!

your videography and storytelling is really really great. keep up the good work mate.

Your videos always make me smile. You seem like a genuinely sweet and kind dude. Thank you for sharing your coolness with us!

this video reminded me of the best friend group i've been so lucky to have in life. we're now separated by countries, but it's always magical when we get together. so much so that it feels surreal and euphoric

The vibe of your videos is unreal 🤍 beautiful

Thank you very much for making a specific video about the topic "cringe" . I always thought of myself when since day 1 of joining the basketball team learning how to play as cringe also i considered myself weak for that but I'm glad today , now that someone atleast raise abt this . I always am curious to know everything i find interesting whether it is intellectual or not but what literally restricted me learn from them is I'd look like im begging which i found cringe but one day came that I realized that i need help of others to learn something this video just boosted my confidence and to seek help if necessary and not to step just because it's cringe . People will be enlightened enough that learning something new will not cause them any lose and help them rise up from their delusional world .

Not caring what people think will always be the core aspect of being cool. If you disagree, I don't care.

Really great advice and wholesome video! Sickk drone shots of NYC

Awesome video man! Beautiful message, and great vibe! Lovit ❤

This really gave a new perspective. It's such a nice video showing your side of the story

I think my perspective on this truly flipped like a switch at one exact moment- My friends and I were talking about how we see each other, a true heart to heart around a campfire. We had one rule during these talks: while we were talking about one person, that person was not able to speak, and was only allowed to do so after the discussion had finished. Every single time, without fail, the person being discussed was overwhelmed with all the genuine, positive things they were hearing about themselves. A few of us were brought to tears. I hadn't thought too much of the reactions each time beyond being glad they were happy about what we had all said, until it reached my turn. I learnt that my friends see me as exactly the person I wanted to be for so many years. Cool, fun, energetic, chill, and everything in between. Everything that I was so convinced that I could never be. Everything I truly believed was impossible for someone as "cringe-ridden" as me. They talked about how my interests and enthusiasm made it interesting to talk to me every time, and every new week was a gamble on what you would hear about next. That my "cringy" references just made the conversations all that much more fun. Hearing about all of this, not being able to retaliate and simply listen on as my closest friends discussed how I was to them, was truly life-changing. I don't have to change who I am for acceptance. I can be as cringe as I want, as they will always accept me as I accept them. I truly hope that everyone is able to find these people for themselves. The people who will accept you as you truly are, cringe and all.

Thanks dude, that's just what I needed to hear today! 😀

you're crazy talented man i love this

loved this. The title was SO engaging man, and the concept of cringe was such a fun topic to watch a video about

Interesting point!

I really needed this today ❤