What are some common topics around which people tend to humble brag? (e.g., wealth, intelligence, attractiveness, travel)? How does humble bragging relate to the concept of virtue signaling?

humble + brag; coined by writer and comedian Harris Wittels (1984–2015), posted on Twitter in 2010. Jan 19, 2025 ... I think it's totally fine and very welcomed if it's a genuine achievement and brag (like your post). It can get iffy when people overhype tiny ... May 10, 2011 ... The Sifter went through the @humblebrag feed and pulled together 50 of the funnier humble brags that met the criteria above. Aug 24, 2019 ... That's a bit of a humble-brag—he's saying those who are in-the-know agree with him. Of course, hedge fund performance has lagged behind ... May 20, 2015 ... But humblebragging isn't confined to social media. Consider one of the most common job interview questions, “What's your greatest weakness?” ... May 5, 2021 ... Adoption loss is the only trauma in the world where the victims are expected by the whole of society to be grateful” — The Reverend Keith C. Feb 26, 2017 ... Jesus is telling us directly not to be a braggart just like the hypocrites do. These days, even acts of humility are becoming a badge of pride hence the coined ... Aug 9, 2016 ... 'Humblebragging' as “[s]ubtly letting others now about how fantastic your life is while undercutting it with a bit of self-effacing humor or 'woe is me' gloss”. Nov 30, 2012 ... Enter the self-deprecating boast known as the “humblebrag,” a term devised by the comedian Harris Wittels, a writer for the NBC series “Parks and Recreation.” Sep 6, 2012 ... It lacked poetry, but it managed a reasonable balance between acknowledging that the economy stinks, asserting that we're on the right track, and pointing out ...