“We live in a world of self-deprecation, and while it’s healthy to make fun of ourselves from time to time, it bothers me when I see women of all ages belittling their accomplishments because they don’t want to appear boastful or overconfident. You don’t see a lot of guys out there underplaying their strengths or making light of what they’re good at, so why should women? While I get that there’s a fine line between owning your accomplishments and reciting every line of your résumé, there is absolutely no shame in being proud of what you’ve managed to achieve! Own it!” WorldWantShouldSelfLightAgeGuyFunLinesAchieveFineProudHealthyShameBotherAccomplishmentBe ProudFine LinesBelittleRecitingSelf DeprecationOverconfident Author:Lea Michele
“I love the sad songs with their maudlin, self-deprecating, almost funny lyrics. As an Englishman, they make a lot of sense.” SelfSongEnglishmenSelf DeprecatingSelf DeprecationSad SongSelf Deprecating Humor Author:Teddy Thompson
“I have never been an ambitious person, and my participation in this industry is a fluke, but only male writers can afford to be coy and self-deprecating.” PersonsSelfIndustryMalesAmbitiousParticipationSelf DeprecatingFlukesSelf DeprecationSelf Deprecating HumorAmbitious Person Author:Diablo Cody
“I do a lot of public speaking and presentations and I'll always start with a self-deprecating joke to make everybody feel comfortable with my size because there can be hang-ups and anxieties.” FeelsSelfAnxietyComfortableJokesSizePresentationPublic SpeakingHang UpsSelf DeprecatingSelf DeprecationSelf Deprecating Humor Author:Warwick Davis
“I like smart, funny, self-deprecating men.” MenSelfSmartSelf DeprecatingSelf DeprecationSelf Deprecating Humor Author:Jules Asner