From autocorrect mistakes to steamy texts gone wrong, The BEEP Show is dedicated to cringe-worthy texts Brits have regretted sending
Four out of every 10 Brits have sent a text message they ‘instantly regretted’ – sending messages that have included embarrassing typos or autocorrect mistakes.
Others have regretted ’emotional oversharing’, while some have entirely misinterpreted someone’s sense of humour, or made a flirtatious attempt that later made them cringe.
The research found that 70% have wanted to ‘crawl into a hole’ because of a cringeworthy text and as many as 19% confess this happens to them on a weekly basis, if not daily.
Steamy direct messages rank highly as one of the most embarrassing texts, with a third admitting to having typed one later wishing they hadn’t.
The study was commissioned by IRN-BRU and FUNKIN Cocktails, which have collaborated on a new Vodka Martini cocktail.
To celebrate its launch, the two brands have brought some of the nation’s less smooth messages to life with art by Babak Ganjei – swapping the soft drink’s bubbly fizz for a new smooth velvety texture.
The artwork can be appreciated in pop-up galleries in London and Glasgow this weekend. Ashley Birch-Ruffell at FUNKIN praised Babak, commenting: “Babak has turned these fails into fine art and we’re so pleased to be able to share it.”
As for unfortunate outcomes, while 23% have simply ended up feeling embarrassed, a small 11% have had to have a ‘difficult conversation’ with a friend.
Kenny Nicholson at IRN-BRU commented: “These galleries are a chance to embrace those cringe moments. To celebrate the first ever official IRN-BRU alcoholic cocktail, we wanted to take a moment to appreciate some of the not so smooth moments which the nation are navigating every day.”
The BEEP Show is open to the public on 29th and 30th November at 2 Charlotte Road in London and Social Hub in Glasgow for visitors aged 18+.
