Bragging Better Than A Humblebrag

humblebrag.w529.h529A new study on the art of “Humblebrag” which is described as a “noxious blend of whining and boasting” claims that it doesn’t even work. The tactic of false modesty isn’t getting the response the humblebragger is hoping for.

I’m really so busy finding great stories for you guys to read that I haven’t had time to run a marathon in months and my hot girlfriend is saying that I don’t deserve the weekly three-way we have with models. God, I’m a loser.

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