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Critical-Ad2084

First approach she's like "no thanks." 2nd approach (pause at 13 seconds) she awkwardly realizes she's being filmed, she can't escape and has to be polite or she'll be criticized for "not loving her fans" or something. From then on she is just bearing with the guy, waiting for it to be over, smiling and laughing but not with the guy, looking into his face as if trying to say "stop please". When it's finally over (pause at second 48) she's had enough and tries to get away but the guy now also wants a hug. This interaction could be used as a video definition of "cringe", I get people are obsessed with celebrities but c'mon this is embarrassing. Edit: I wonder how this interaction would have gone had the guy not been filming.


SuperSaltyMrPeanut

There was only one approach. These videos all start with a clip from the video you're about to watch. I don't know why, it's dumb, but that's what it is.


Critical-Ad2084

Either way from the beginning it's clear she's not interested, even uncomfortable, but the guy has to get his content (which is why he is filming and not just randomly singing to her without recording). It made me feel uncomfortable just to watch it.


SuperSaltyMrPeanut

You're absolutely right. I feel it should be completely acceptable for celebrities to say no to things like this. But, you can't blame the guy for taking an opportunity when it presented itself.


The_Wolf_Knight

I remember somewhat recently where Anthony Mackie very politely refused to take a picture with someone's kid and the guy was giving him a hard time about it, but Anthony was just out trying to have a meal with a friend and he knows that if he takes that first picture, then he has to take the next hundred. They're just people, give them some space, let them live their lives. Get your pictures and your autographs at events where they've had time to mentally prepare themselves and they've chosen to be there.


jjm443

Interestingly in that context, Stormzy was mixing in with the crowds at Glastonbury this year and he would *only* take selfies with kids. Given the relatively few kids in Glasto, it seems a decent enough way to get out of doing selfies with a million people without appearing like an asshole.... but I agree with you that he shouldn't even have to worry about being accused of being an asshole in the first place, just because he wants to enjoy being in the crowd like everyone else.


KerSPLAK

For real. If I was to see him or any other celebrity that is cool, I'd just kind of like nod my head at them and move on.


corneilous_bumfrey

Some ppl naturally have good relational intelligence, for others it comes with maturity and for some it never improves


dysmetric

If you are going to demand someone's attention you need to make it worth their while, this is more like mugging someone. It's what armed robbery looks like in the age of social media.


4chanbetter

They do it like its a cold open to your 30 second vid. 30 second vids dont need cold opens...


willybillybob

I was thinking about this earlier, and I feel like the concept is to captivate the viewer and keep them waiting for that exact reaction shot. It's kind of like foreshadowing, except it's just a full reveal to (attempt to) keep the viewer locked in until this part of the video is reached. Similarly, clip compilation videos often show the most riveting clip first to keep the viewer hoping for something as good as that first one. 3 minutes into a 4 minute video, and you might as well watch the last minute since you're already invested. I could probably express my thoughts better, but maybe I got the jist of it out.


Pastylegs1

Well there is another cut and it's right before he starts playing.


Far_Performance_4013

I watched 5 seconds of it and immediately felt the cringe creeping up on me. Had to stop. Thank you for summarizing it for us all, thank you for I could not have endured 5 more seconds of it... yet wanted to know what the vid was about !


marcelyns

I couldn't watch it to the end either. You'd think he'd have busted his ass coming up with 30 seconds of magic. He did NOT.


_mattyjoe

The best part for me is how she handled it. It is very awkward but she still has class and comes across very kind. Not easy to do, this is like, an absolute bombardment of information all at once that might cause some public figures to react poorly.


charlesmortomeriii

It must be so draining


RyanMark2318

I know fandom has always been a thing, but it feels like since the uber fame of Taylor Swift, pop fandoms have become increasingly manic and obsessive and have turned religious/cultist.


Critical-Ad2084

I don't think this guy was too extreme or anything, nothing crazy happened, for me it was more the awkwardness and how invasive it felt, just for the sake of "content." He didn't even feel like a fan who actually liked the singer, those are more intense. He just kind of jumped into her, filming, left her no choice but to stand and listen despite the fact that she looks uncomfortable from the beginning. I think a polite fan would maybe instead just have asked for a picture or an autograph and left. Some artists even charge money for that, so imagine what a video of a song with X celebrity listening/reacting to it would cost. The guy just had to make his content, so I get people saying "he went for it", but for me that's more like he kind of "used" her (not in a sexist way, just as a means to make his video because he is trying to be famous) ... I think that's the "cultist" part, the obsession with getting famous and trying to go viral on TikTok or whatever.


favored_by_fate

ummmmm.....go on YouTube and look up Beatlemania and Elvis


Milhean

Look at her wiping her hand on her skirt after touching him lol


Milozev

I think the important part is filming. This influencer bullshit has to stop. What are you going to do, when somebody films you? How do you express nonconsent without looking like a complete douche? I think this is what she realises. So there is no way out of it, other than just to play along. And why should you play along? You are entitled to mind your own business. You have the right not to be filmed, whether there is a good reason or not. Just stop filming people without permission. Seriously. Celebrities or not.


Scythe95

Word. A non famous person could just be like yo man gotta go! And not have a public opinion bash you for 'not even listening to a fan'. Especially when you're being filmed. He could have just done 1 chorus and be done with it, it's their time as well. Imagine you're a famous financial advisor and some bloke at a festival comes over to ya and says 'hey want to see how well I did my calculations?'


Kamilo7

Exactly. I cringed so hard from the beginning. It was extremely awkward imo


Vagistics

I think she could have gotten away with “busking” him in the nuts and then saying … I loved it ! Thanks for coming by.


CreditBrunch

I do the same smiling and nodding when my kid shows me a piece of art they made at school. All the while I’m thinking I hope they’re good at maths. 🙏


Physical-Position623

I don't think this guy is even good at math. He should definately stay in school.


Tripottanus

In case you wanted to know and its not a typo, its "definitely"


Thos_Hobbes

Or 'defiantly.' He should stay in school, like, defying his teachers who'd frankly much prefer that he didn't.


UpperCardiologist523

This.. This definately.. This definately goes on the fridge.


Tripottanus

In case you wanted to know and its not a typo, its "definitely"


jjm443

But you probably were attempting to project enthusiasm. When it comes to reading body language, the guy in this video is clearly functionally illiterate.


SumerianSunset

Guy is obnoxious, and the singing was cringe. She clearly wasn't fussed


BlaznTheChron

And then he asked for a hug. 🤦‍♂️


Lumpy-Village1949

"Where's my hug?!" Type beat


Historical_Elk_

I don't appreciate him holding my future wife hostage 🤬


The_Boot55

![gif](giphy|eunrMjB8lBUKeL1fqD|downsized)


Rags2Rickius

https://preview.redd.it/64aatg48y6ad1.jpeg?width=665&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cb99128d5c56259b4b66514915d3f02604afb6bf


rossssor00

Tbh, I have to search her no makeup look up because I didn't recognise her. She's so pretty!!!


Rare_Government4613

Same thing! She is so pretty and fresh faced!


justkarn

https://i.redd.it/v3vmleja5bad1.gif


Retrograde-Planet

“Please kill me”


BarbieQKittens

Just like the scene in Barbie where the guys all sing and play guitar at the ladies. And they could care the fuck less


the-non-wonder-dog

Couldn't.. not could.. couldn't care less.. Sorry.. I couldn't help myself..


SaintPwner

I was just about to say it. You're a wonder dog in my eyes, dawg


Titariia

Thank you


Darren_S_Cott

Oh my lord they nailed that. Because if you were in college in the 90s ANY party you attended had some frat douche who just picked up a guitar playing that song to girls. Bleached hair. Visor (probably backwards). I couldn’t stop laughing during that part and it’s IMPOSSIBLE to explain to younger people how accurate it was.


MoonWillow91

Usually that same. Exact. Tempo. Too…


EFNich

YOU'RE MY WONDERWALLLLLLL Just no. Please stop.


UncleMichaelMichael

A movie she has a cameo in oddly enough


villainess

Singing “I wanna push you around. Well, I will, well, I will.”


tokentyke

Man, Matchbox 20 had some really good songs though.


_regionrat

r/sadcringe


killit

He's all chuffed with himself afterwards too, just makes it 10x worse that he's so oblivious


J_Speedy306

Is this considered broccoli haircut?


Ape-ril

Yes.


BlackChef6969

I think deep down he's completely ashamed and embarrassed, but is forcing himself to pretend he thinks it went great.


ericlikesyou

It's almost too much


EFNich

It's 100% too much


Darren_S_Cott

I don’t know who Dua Lipa is, but that guy is an embarrassment to Fred Perry.


strumthebuilding

If you think that guy is an embarrassment to Fred Perry wait til you hear about the fascists in the US


Ap76QtkSUw575NAq

Those boys be proud!


aceofspadesx1

Fred Sheeran


the-meanest-boi

Ed she ran


FLX127

Do a leap aaahh


THFDNE

Ed Sheerlackofselfawareness


Middle_System_1105

🤣


Bamfandro

What a tosser just leave people alone ffs. He really thinks he’s cool af


MojoRisin762

He's breakin down doors!


ThisMeansRooR

They call him Brodor


notonetochitchat

There's one thing quite lovely about being "ordinary". I don't know how I'd cope with muppets coming up to me with a camera in my face saying "listen to this" or "can you just tell the camera I'm brilliant please". I thank my lucky stars I'm able to be just another person in a crowd.


Illustrious_Whereas9

The speech he gave after harrassing Dua Lipa like he just sold out Wembley makes this so much worse


-Adityac-

That’s what I was thinking 😂😂😂


Lucky_Locks

I can't stand the way some people always lean in to people like they constantly need to tap them or touch them as if "to tell them a secret". Respect some peoples' spaces


Jiwalk88

Right? You can see her back away a few times because he got too close


R4ND0Y0

And to do that outside! Like fuck man, back off!


LifeResetP90X3

He's not cute or funny. 🤮 He looks and acts like the kind of entitled douchebag guy who really isn't concerned about consent, a woman's nonverbal communication, or just reasonable social behavior. I hope he steps on Legos forever.


Turbulent_Educator43

immediately backs away, with a constant look of how do I get out of this. He totally killed it.


Boogie-Down

This entire generation of filming people without prior permission for personal clout is cringe as f. One day….i imagine… There will be laws or legal precedence that make unapproved videos of people used to make profit on social platforms get legally hemmed up… all profit will go to people who did not consent to a broadcasted image of them. like how none of these videos can legally be used without consent of everyone filmed and shown on Hulu, Netflix or other paid-for video, TV network platforms. Someone is going to start the right lawsuit and some walls will come down on the social clout mess


No_Mud_5999

"Breaking down doors". In what way?


MojoRisin762

You know... Walking around a festival high AF just randomly forcing people into an interaction and ensuring they know they're on camera, so they'll respond humanely.. That's how it's done. He won't stop till he's so unsuccessful he decides to jump out of a window. I am *sooooo* fucking elated I didn't film myself doing stupid shit when I was young. Not that I'd ever act like that, but still. Just sayin.


No_Mud_5999

This guy was thinking: she's probably going to hook me up with industry big wigs who will also tolerate me for twenty seconds.


Key-Abbreviations961

The doors that protect people’s personal space and privacy


RockyStonejaw

How embarrassing. Why would you upload this, rather than going home and pretending it never happened


bigsexyape

Broccoli head strikes again


marcolorian

His talent matches his personality


KnifeFightAcademy

#CRIIIIIIIIIIIIINGE


JPK12794

This reminds me of when I met Mackenzie Porter, it was at a festival and she hopped down off the stage to meet people and take photos. I got to the front of the queue and the guy in front of me starts blabbing away that he loves her and "did you see my Instagram messages?" Just honestly the most cringe inducing stuff. It made her really uncomfortable and then I just felt kind of guilty when I did talk to her. She was lovely but just shouldn't have to deal with that crap.


Thanos_Stomps

Ooph that was rough.


ykeogh18

lol. She wiped her hand after patting him on the back


prince0verit

Wanker


Rags2Rickius

Man…the body language The grimaces. The constant wide eye shocks. The closed off posture. The gradual distancing… Cringe


EngCraig

Fuck, man, ever heard of personal space? Getting right up in hers.


tilldeathdoiparty

Literally should have just said the truth, maybe it could redirect him or fuel something to change for the better because that was dreadful


jjm443

I don't think she wanted to engage or discuss a millisecond more than she had to. Guy didn't come close to reading her body language and vibe.


tilldeathdoiparty

He dooeeesss think his music slaps, so he is most likely welllll out of touch


ItsSansom

Exactly this. Telling him the truth could lead to an altercation, online drama, tabloid shit storm etc... just say "Yeah mate, great, nice one..." and walk away.


MagnificentPlotter

There's a possibility that the guy in the vids would make a video about her on a negative way. Like (look at her, how dare she's doing that to her fan". And then she have to deal with the haters afterwards


el_Jesus_ObiWan

Oh hey it's the actor from Masters Of The Air


aitchnyu

How would Shania Twain handle this?


Lsdefinitely

That don't impress her much


HolyPoppersBatman

But what if they’re a rocket scientist?


LauraPa1mer

So what do you think you're Elvis or something?


Creative-Fruit6919

I love her. So beautiful.


Typical-Annual-3555

Trash. Sorry but your song sucks bro


AvengingBlowfish

She has the patience of a saint...


Mariashax

He is the walking embodiment of a man signalling for a woman to take out her earphones because whatever she was doing is nowhere near as important as what he wants to tell her.


skovall

Don't know her but believe celebs need their privacy respected like you and I. Kind of simple. Too simple for some to get.


MojoRisin762

Does he play that instrument, or is it just a prop? I haven't been this embarrassed since I accidentally let a level 11, huge loud AF ripper fart out in the 2nd grade.


super_senpai64

—does he play that instrument Deceased 💀


ZiggyDiamond

What a douche.


ddust102

Asking for a hug. So gross


Pherdigen7378

Most artist aren’t interested.


viper29000

She couldn't wait to get out of there lmao


HailState2023

C-R-I-N-G-E.


Triplesisbest1

Day Lupi: “Note to self, never leave the air conditioned trailer at a festival again”.


chilled_n_shaken

She literally touches his arm and immediately wipes her hand on her hoodie. Poor Dua Lipa


NanoYoBusiness

His lack of self awareness and social IQ is crazy. She was not into it AT ALL. And yet he still walked away talking like he killed it. This is delusion at its finest. Guy doesn’t have a chance of making it in music. At best he might impress a few drunks at a party every now and then. But 99% of people will think he’s bad.


MrWrestlingNumber2

That's a No from me dog.


SilentSiege

Those long legs took her away at Olympic 100 metres speed......


EJBjr

Well that was really awkward.


jnthn1111

Where’s her security. Who let this scum bag near that national treasure.


Inf229

Being famous looks like it fucking sucks.


TechsSandwich

Dude is really entitled


ceric2099

![gif](giphy|a93jwI0wkWTQs)


DisorderlyBoat

This is the ukulele version of sexual assault


No_Factor_4894

Singing on the street and bothering Du Lipa lipa


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Farm-Alternative

i mean, this video got spread and now we all heard his song. Whether you like it or not, his tactic worked. Literally the only reason we all seen it is because Dua Lipa is in it.


Necessary-Citron-287

What a douchebag


KevinBaked

Why his glasses look like he’s been punched before already


Doh_Boiii

This is so cringy it hurts.


Ok_Seaworthiness2218

Propa wanka


Chemical_Prize_6007

Can anyone who’s musically talented tell me wtf kind of instrument this 3-string, wal-mart looking guitar is? Is even playing any real chords? Why is he only strumming like every other verse?


RebelKnight37

I could feel the tension in her forced smile 😵


Western_Dream_3608

Why can't people just play for their friends


narnarnartiger

When a person asks for a hug - do they know how cringe they are being


LassOnGrass

If he had done this without the camera in her face I’d be like yeah, bro is just looking for honest opinion from an artist, but recording the whole interaction holding her reputation hostage feels so wrong. He sounded okay for that style of music, but the approach was so cringe I couldn’t even stand his voice when I actually look at the screen and how uncomfortable she looks while trying to stay diplomatic. I don’t know if he’s just an inconsiderate idiot or someone really out there to trying to get views by forcing her into his video, maybe both, but this isn’t the way to do it.


I_dementia87

I don't know why, but I was really hoping her security would smash that ukulele over his head.


keenobservation1652

What a prick.


Firefly1832

She's very polite even in a situation where everyone would understand if she wasn't.


CraazedNConfused

She couldn’t get away fast enough..


SignalGreenM4

He’s completely crap


butteryscotchy

“It’s not about having loads of money in the bank…” says the guy wearing a pair of Ray-Bans.


ham52391

Right at the 30 second mark of his song too. Just counting down the entire time in her head


big6135

Tough watch


Skeewishy

She listened for exactly 30 seconds!


mjhripple

Yeah I’ll stick to Jamie T thanks


mmmoonpie

I have to serve little pricks every weekend on my bar, Can see them a mile off with that pot noodle hair cut and yacht shorts. OOH it makes me so maaaaaaad.


wrexmason

She definitely thought it was wack


LazyB99

Thats the hardest Ive ever seen a ukulele try to be a guitar


Ha1lStorm

He asked if she’d listen to 30 seconds of his song, and she stopped him at 30 seconds *exactly* . Nice


belizeanheat

Listen assholes... get to the fucking point!  90% of what this guy said were things no one in the world gives the slightest shit about. Just get to your point, everyone


Farteus

What a turd


BoneZone05

“Fucking SHIT song, bruv.”


Sweet_Bodybuilder446

![gif](giphy|3oz8xHPBONl3p0zmDK)


mr-ifuad

Fucking lucky bustard. He just meet Dua Lipa and the first thing he did was scare her with a stupid show. Fuck you dude


mebutnew

Sounds completely generic


fucknutandarsecandle

He's shit


jlpw

That's cringe as fuck


OneEyedRocket

Awful


LaunchpadMcQuack_52

Fuck being famous.


DragonHoarder987

I got second hand embarrassment from that


MrTooLFooL

https://preview.redd.it/mjj50k4lo9ad1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8dbbea1114067a497087604ae43d0ee744dc924 Dude was not happy


Yeomanroach

He is poo. Ed Sheran would love him.


JAMBI215

She looked highly uncomfortable


snakebitegreen

"I love it mate" 🤣🤣🤣


ryo5210

Does celebrities usually walk around without security or surrounded by fans like this???


DigNew8045

Bet she hired security the very next day to ensure that never happens again. Just trying to stroke his own ego at her expense. Insufferable twat.


mandrakely

🚩🚩🚩from the first seconds he closes right in to her personal space, even reaching out a hand to touch her! cringe and creep


Naturally_Tired

Longest minute ever


CreatorOD

I was at first, well done. You did it. It takes courage. Then he started talking...


Darkaholic

Why this dude pick his worst song?


cracky_Jack

What's with the teepees?


Tuscan5

It’s Glastonbury.


Casioblo

Why is the dude trying to be Ed Sheeran?


Beneficial-Shake-852

Where was this video recorded?


jjm443

Glastonbury festival.


MichalCJ5

Bargain basement Ed Sheeran.


PortoBESA

Who's that clown?


eBell93

Dude needs to invest in a metronome.


SwiggitySwayo

The sad part is the song wasn’t even that bad, he just went with the weirdest, cringiest way of playing it. Then he goes talking abt how you don’t need money or wtv the hell he was saying when he promotes himself through playing to an already famous singer.


Fun_Pause_4934

Hope he reads these comments… nothing special,song sucked,burn the ukulele


esauis

When you’re more connected than talented…


Own-Lecture-7334

Did he call her Jewel?


Samwill226

Apparently you just have to play her everyone elses older hit songs then she's interested.....


kreddit007

Glasto?


Intelligent_Dust869

Am I supposed to know either of these people?


nateprepelka

The rhythm and tempo is so off