Jackass gene
When you can’t resist doing something stupid even when people are watching you like you’re a total moron. It’s probably from that annoying older sibling who used to make you look like a fool.
He tried to talk to the janitor like he was a famous person. It was cringey.
She tried to dance in the hallway during lunch. No one joined her.
He told the teacher he had a pet dragon. He got sent to the office.