Tessa ReneeFlexing isn’t inherently bad. Everyone wants to showcase their wins, highlight their strengths, let people know they’re proud of themselves. But there’s a line and when the flex is tone-deaf, arrogant, or completely mismatched to the moment, it becomes a vibe check violation of the highest order.
The worst flexes are the ones nobody asked for. Random name-dropping. Bragging about money in conversations that had nothing to do with it. Turning every story into a highlight reel of “look at me” moments. Instead of inspiring, it repels. Instead of impressing, it irritates.
What makes a bad flex lethal to the vibe is its selfishness. A good flex uplifts it, invites others in, it adds value to the moment. A bad flex steals. It shifts the energy from connection to competition. Suddenly, you’re not relating, you’re enduring.
And the irony? The people who flex the worst usually don’t have much to back it up. It’s smoke, mirrors, and ego. And once you see through it, it’s hard to unsee.
The vibe thrives on humility, self-awareness, and authenticity. Violate that with a bad flex, and all anyone remembers is how hard the energy crashed.
Final Thought: A true flex doesn’t need an announcement.
Disclaimer: This is humor, not hostility. Shine, but read the room first.
Tessa Renee
