Awkward engagements and posts surge over 6000% this week, driven by viral celebrity moments and relatable comedy shorts. Social media is buzzing with shared experiences of social discomfort and humorous mishaps.
Awkwardness refers to a state of social discomfort, clumsiness, or embarrassment.
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
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[--] Week: [-----------] +6,333%
[--] Month: [-------------] -43%
[--] Months: [--------------] +136%
[--] Year: [--------------] +250%
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-22
1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-03-14
Engagements by network (24h): Instagram: [----------] X: [----------] YouTube: [-----------] TikTok: [----------] Reddit: [------] News: [------]
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
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Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Awkward in the last [--] hours which is down 5% from [------] in the previous [--] hours
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The most influential creators that mention Awkward in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
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| @mr | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---------] |
| @rankzilla23 | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---------] |
| @tomholland | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---------] |
| @vidsquared_yt | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [---] | [-------] |
| @quillon | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @memepreme | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @realspookycactus | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @sunsetcroc | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @goobertubeyt | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] |
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 59%
Daily Average: 53%
[--] Week: 54% +2%
[--] Month: 57% -13%
[--] Months: 57% +7%
[--] Year: 57% +23%
1-Year High: 79% on 2025-09-14
1-Year Low: 24% on 2025-04-20
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Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
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"Awkward moment Trump is asked about Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski's 'close personal relationship' Daily Mail Online President Donald Trump was finally asked Monday night about the"
News Link @DailyMail 2026-02-17T02:59Z 2.8M followers, [---] engagements
"Nothing says the special relationship is over like this picture of Donald Trump and Liz Truss Zoe Williams The Guardian Its awkward nobody seems to know what is going on and the presidents thumb is at half-mast. Its almost a metaphor for diplomatic relations between the US and the UK writes Zoe Williams"
News Link @guardian 2026-02-16T18:45Z 10.3M followers, [---] engagements
""MJ ruined his entire legacy in [--] seconds" - Michael Jordan faces backlash over weird celebration with a child after Daytona [---] win - Yahoo Sports Michael Jordan sparks an online debate after an awkward celebratory interaction goes viral drawing mixed reactions from fans"
News Link @YahooSports 2026-02-16T16:52Z 557.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Damon Albarn snaps at Graham Norton in very awkward exchange - The Mirror Musician Damon Albarn called out a confused-looking Graham Norton as he appeared on his famous talk show to promote is upcoming tour with Gorillaz"
News Link @DailyMirror 2026-02-15T09:28Z 1.3M followers, [----] engagements
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
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"It got awkward on CNN when Eric Swalwell brought up Trumps name in the Epstein files saying it shows up a lot and claiming Epstein once called him a close friend. Even CNN had to pause things to point out that Trump has not been accused of any wrongdoing"
X Link @DOGE__news 2026-02-17T02:00Z 684.9K followers, 25.1K engagements
"neo revival was honestly not good the voice acting was extremely awkward the art clash is jarring the visual clutter is horrendous it's sad. i held fnf neo very close to my heart for all these years. heres me coming in with the voice acting clutch ik my pico voice is amazing"
X Link @flyplague 2026-02-17T01:43Z 11K followers, 20.7K engagements
"NERVES UNRAVEL: Former FBI behavioral analyst Jonny Grusing tells Fox News Digital Savannah Guthries emotional Instagram plea to her moms alleged abductor was likely crafted with FBI profilers in mind targeting an amateur suspect who may be panicking as the massive investigation intensifies. Grusing says the masked suspects awkward behavior on camera suggests hes not a professional and may have gotten in over his head adding its only a matter of time before hes arrested or turns himself in"
X Link @FoxTrueCrime 2026-02-17T00:18Z 13.8K followers, 131.8K engagements
"no cus what were they thinking 😠atp jk shouldve just kept his arm around him but no they had to make it even more awkward"
X Link @mimikookoo13 2026-02-16T23:08Z 25.3K followers, 31.1K engagements
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