Whether shopping for friends, family, or colleagues, this fun-sized book is sure to spark conversation and bring some unexpected humor to the holiday season. Words like "moist," "load," and "soil" have a way of making people squirm, chuckle, or even cringe. In his latest release, "The Book of Those Words," author and branding expert Russ Napolitano delves into the humor and [PR.com]

The Germans have a word for second-hand embarrassment -- Fremdschämen! This hour may have you blushing on our storytellers' behalves. Wince-worthy moments from the halls of academia to a foreign train station, and a reminder to ALWAYS check who you're emailing before you hit "send." This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers: 

Marissa sees more of her mother than she'd like at her dissertation defense. 

Azhar Bawde-Ali creates an embarrassing situation over e-mail.

On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain.

Joanne Richards has trouble saying "no."

Wendy Suzuki describes her relationship to her emotions as "a struggle for control."

They can’t criticize the cops who arrested them.

Channel 4 show saw Bake Off judge ask if the Japanese eat bread, and give a Michelin-starred chef a Pot Noodle

There was a time when Lady Gaga dressed in real meat! Here's a throwback to the singer's most outrageous dress.

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT QUEEN'S CLUB: Kyrgios gave an interview before the French Open in which he described Djokovic as 'cringeworthy' and said he had a 'sick obsession with being liked'.

While he will play no part in the final at the All England Club, Nick Kyrgios sent social media into a frenzy hours before the match as he pleaded for a Roger Federer victory.

Crystal Palace tweeted a cringeworthy video to announce the £8million signing of James McCarthy from Everton. The clip shows James McArthur outside an internet cafe.