Embarrassment and self-censorship
Subject in Society & Culture
Embarrassment and self-censorship has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including Good Hang with Amy Poehler. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Amy PoehlerAmerican actress, comedian and podcast host, formerly of Saturday Night Live
Poehler argues that doing things even when embarrassing is the secret to being cool.
“If you do things, even if they're embarrassing, you're cool. But worrying about being embarrassing is like a lifelong journey”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Robyn (Nov 10, 2026) · Listen from 28:12
RobynSwedish pop singer, songwriter, and producer
Robyn argues that the range of what counts as cringe has narrowed, making it harder to be silly and unfiltered.
“it's very narrow now what is cringe and just being like human and being silly and being unfiltered is not as easy as it used to be”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Robyn (Nov 10, 2026) · Listen from 27:28
Podcasts
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler · 1 episode
Episodes
RobynGood Hang with Amy Poehler · Nov 10, 2026 · 1 h 11 min
Amy Poehler talks with Swedish pop star Robyn about her theater-family upbringing, Dancing On My Own, IVF and single motherhood, creative process, and Swedish traditions.