The Feeling Cute Challenge Is a Hilarious Spin on Humble-Brag Selfies

We've all taken selfies we're especially proud of. The trouble is, even though we're living in arguably the most narcissistic period of humanity, with everyone looking and behaving like a model on Instagram, we still need to temper our egos with some fake humility.

People who are obviously gorgeous in a photo will upload them on their social media accounts with some benign or false-humble text.

"Ugh I feel so ugly today."

"This is me thinking about chocolate."

"Not sure about this t-shirt."

People seem to feel the need to justify their bragging by creating some kind of "exit" strategy. Sure, one could just say, "Damn I look good right here." But I guess that's too bold. Which is why you can split the difference by saying instead, "Feeling cute. Might delete this later, idk."

You can acknowledge that you look good while seeking the adulation and attention from others that you clearly want. Then if anyone calls you out on it, you can safely "delete" the photo and claim you were feeling insecure. So you've got a way out if you wanted it.

It turns out that this phenomenon is a tale as old as time, and it's finally gotten the meme treatment it deserves.

Like this teacher who's feeling himself so much that he might just give all of his students Fs for not bringing the same type of A-game he's bringing to his own personal glow.

You know, if you do what you love, which in Michael's case is stabbing people, then that'll radiate in your face.

It really does happen too often but hey, as long as the softy machine feels good while doing it, then how could I really be angry?

Usually it's awful whenever educators try getting in on a meme, but I'll applaud this here principal for using the format to great effect.

I'm surprised I didn't come across more of these, to be honest.

Cracking jokes about beating up perps and serving people warrants made a lot of folks unhappy, but this cop went straight for the baby mama drama.

Here's hoping the flames don't ruin the glow he's got going on now.

Honestly, that is a pretty cute picture.

I don't care how cute you are, I don't think anyone could make me sign up for traditional TV service ever again. Sorry.

If you said, "cute dude changing my tires," then boy do I have some news for you.

Not just because she's cute but because I, like, really need to get back home. Thanks.

...but that doesn't mean you can't look good while doing it.

...it's because workers are doing adorable poses like this and snapping selfies.

He looks pretty good for being 8,000 years old.

...when you know you're at the top of your game.

...so I can see that cute smile a little better. Thanks doc, but no need for corrective lenses, I like what I see right now, know what I mean? 

Angela you already jump-started it — ohoooo bring out the defibrillator because you jump-started and then stopped it, girl.

In case you think this is an exaggeration, that's pretty much exactly what goats do.

This right here is the best one of all time. Pack it up, boys.

Then this is the best one.