People Have Shared Their Most Embarrassing Walk Of Shame Stories To Make You Cringe

There's no shame in having a good night—but the morning after can be a little embarrassing.

We’ve all seen it: someone walking home or catching a bus in the morning, looking a little worse for wear and clearly still wearing last night’s clothes. What’s worse is that they know you know what they’ve been up to; it is basically the worst-kept secret of all time.

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These people have bravely come forward to share their walk of shame stories, and some of them are wild. Along with some humiliating tales to make you feel better about your own escapades, these stories feature useful advice that you may need, including a reminder to never forget your shoes and the suggestion that maybe you should wear a costume that blends in the next day.

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Now, first of all, it is extremely important to say that a walk of shame shouldn’t be so, well, shameful. There is nothing wrong with, to put it delicately, having a good night—though there is something a little embarrassing about getting caught.

If you have a lot of confidence, or if you planned ahead and wore a smart outfit or pre-booked a ride home, you can turn that walk of shame into a strut. But either way, at least you can delight in these people’s tales!

1. There is nothing worse than being caught on a walk of shame!

1. There is nothing worse than being caught on a walk of shame!Reddit (via Ruin My Week)
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2. Honestly, this is a best-case bro scenario.

2. Honestly, this is a best-case bro scenario.Reddit (via Ruin My Week)
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3. This is so vividly described that I got uncomfortable just reading it.

3. This is so vividly described that I got uncomfortable just reading it.Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

4. On the bright side, at least they didn't have to go around!

4. On the bright side, at least they didn't have to go around!Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

5. Probably it would have been better to abandon the Mario hat. I'm sure it was expensive, but at the price of your dignity?

5. Probably it would have been better to abandon the Mario hat. I'm sure it was expensive, but at the price of your dignity?Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

6. As hard (no pun intended) as it might be, make sure you take a quick look at yourself before you go!

6. As hard (no pun intended) as it might be, make sure you take a quick look at yourself before you go!Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

7. Re-checking into a hotel where you'd made a scene would have to be the most humiliating thing ever, and I bet that guy tried to convince his wife to just sleep in the car!

7. Re-checking into a hotel where you'd made a scene would have to be the most humiliating thing ever, and I bet that guy tried to convince his wife to just sleep in the car!Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

8. That nurse was probably the guardian angel of the campus.

8. That nurse was probably the guardian angel of the campus.Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

9. I picture this scene with an awkward wave.

9. I picture this scene with an awkward wave.Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

10. Escaped retiree or a fun old guy?!

10. Escaped retiree or a fun old guy?!Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

11. A Latin-themed moment!

11. A Latin-themed moment!Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

12. This 'wok of shame' is a little different, but no less of a drunken antic!

12. This 'wok of shame' is a little different, but no less of a drunken antic!Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

13. The mom and the minivan just make this walk so much worse!

13. The mom and the minivan just make this walk so much worse!Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

14. If I saw someone walking down the street in that outfit, covered in blood, the last thing I'd do is cheer...

14. If I saw someone walking down the street in that outfit, covered in blood, the last thing I'd do is cheer...Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

15. Let this be a lesson to us all: do not forget to grab your shoes!

15. Let this be a lesson to us all: do not forget to grab your shoes!Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

16. There is no way to hide a Catwoman costume.

16. There is no way to hide a Catwoman costume.Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

17. Weather permitting, deciding to pretend you're an early riser is a genius idea!

17. Weather permitting, deciding to pretend you're an early riser is a genius idea!Reddit (via Ruin My Week)

Okay, but weren’t some of these stories super embarrassing? It has definitely made me think a little harder about which costume I wear on Halloween, just in case I have to wear it home again the next day.

It’s time to confess: we’ve opened our souls, so it’s time for you to do the same. What is your most embarrassing walk of shame? It doesn’t have to be after a night out; maybe you’ve caused a scene and then had to go back on your word—whatever it is, share all the dirty details below.

Or, if you want to read more, head on over to Reddit to view the entire thread.

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