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These funny social media fails (and the rubbish attempts to cover them up) will leave you cringing

Unfortunately for them, this lot didn't think before hitting send, creating some truly epic social media slip-ups

WHENEVER you put something online, it's safest to assume that it'll be there forever.

But unfortunately for them, this lot didn't think about that before hitting send, creating some truly epic social media slip-ups.

 Some of the cringiest posts you'll ever see include blatant lies about 'candid' photos
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Some of the cringiest posts you'll ever see include blatant lies about 'candid' photosCredit: Jam Press

From unwanted advances to ridiculous selfies, these posts truly represent the very bottom of the social media barrel.

Of course, that doesn't mean that they aren't hilarious.

But if you thought these messages themselves were cringey, just look at the clumsy attempts people made after to cover their backs afterwards.

Here's why you should always engage your brain before taking to social media...

A paw excuse

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Friendless zone

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You're having a bath!

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Family misfortune

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In-app-ropriate

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Shoe what mate?

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Driving me up the wall

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Screen hot

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Got the thong idea

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What a boob

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In hot water

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Plandid

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Kip trying

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Anti-social

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A little selfie awareness goes a long way

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Kiss from a pose

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Knockout

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Taking heat

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Top gear

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What a knob

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This isn't the first time we've had a good old LOL at some shocking social media blunders.

Previously, we brought you our round-up of the most cringeworthy posts ever to stain the internet.

We also rounded up our pick of the most shockingly embarrassing tweets you've ever seen.

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