I have lived long enough to know what embarrassments levelled at us can do, moments that could have destroyed an educational career.

Source: https://www.stabroeknews.com/2023/07/01/opinion/letters/the-amerindian-vote-will-be-a-powerful-decisive-factor-in-the-2025-general-elections/

In the list of European embarrassments for Scottish clubs, that result in Cyprus easily rockets into the top five.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/23840600.boyd-slams-rangers-players-league-almost-over-claim/?ref=rss

It is the latest in a string of car-related embarrassments to hit senior SNP figures.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12388799/Nicola-Sturgeon-blames-simple-mistake-ex-minister-spotted-untaxed-car-husband-Peter-Murrell.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Modern examples are either no-budget embarrassments or needlessly self-serious.

Source: https://gamerant.com/sci-fi-horror-comedy-critters/