35 Bizarre Photos That People Probably Should Have Double-Checked Before Posting

A good rule of thumb for posting online is to steer clear of sharing when you're angry, avoid saying anything you wouldn’t say in front of your grandma, and pause before posting any photo that feels even a little off. Yet, some people skip those crucial few seconds of thought, and that’s how we get these unforgettable moments.

These folks are trying to shine on social media but end up doing so in painfully awkward ways. Brace yourself for some serious cringe — and keep your hand ready, because facepalms are definitely coming.

Bae Caught Me Slippin' In The Monochrome

cuddler dude
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This guy aimed to show off his cuddling skills by striking a pose with his blanket. He even went all out like a pro photographer, coordinating his green blanket with his shirt and bedspread.

If only he could get his partner to pause the photoshoot and step away for a moment, he might have a bright future as a production designer.

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The Bodybuilder And His Mom The Dedicated Fan

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Everyone needs someone in their corner, no matter who they are. When you stumble, that person should be there to lift you back up.

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And if you're gearing up to send a mirror selfie to a girl you met at Jamba Juice, you definitely want your mom there to snap that perfect shot of your sculpted muscles.

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Dad, Stop It!

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girl's selfie is ruined by shirtless dad in background
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Middle school can feel like your parents are on a mission to embarrass you in front of your friends.

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For this girl, that feeling was completely justified.

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Goodbye To That Baby's Brain Cells

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No parent enjoys admitting it, but we've all accidentally dropped our kids or bumped their heads on a cabinet at some point.

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Maybe the kids would have a few more brain cells if we hadn't, but hindsight is always 20/20.

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It Seems Like You Brought This On Yourself

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Perhaps their license is being revoked because they decided to read their mail and snap a photo of it while driving at 40 miles per hour.

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Honestly, it's probably safer for everyone that this person isn’t behind the wheel anymore.

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The Commuter Who Had To Fight Imaginary Traffic

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Is there anything worse than traffic? It's slow, jam-packed, and completely ruins your chances of catching that perfect selfie lighting.

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We totally get this commuter’s frustration with the swarm of imaginary cars holding her back. Talk about a #mondaymood, right?

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Bae Caught Me Slippin In My Mirror Selfie Game

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This "bae caught me slippin'" moment is almost too flawless to be real. Honestly, we don’t deserve people like this who go above and beyond just to brighten our day.

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She even nailed the caption: “Lol bae caught me slippin. Love him. Goodnight from us.” Sweet dreams, you two.

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The Cannon Fodder Toddler

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This parent definitely understands the importance of a memorable vacation photo. Why go for a standard pose when you can turn the setting into part of the fun?

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Climb on in, little Timmy — it's just like a live-action Team Rocket moment from Pokémon!

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Mount Rushmore More Like Mount Chokemore

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Family vacations aren't always sunshine and smiles. You’re stuck with the same crew 24/7, and mom insists you bunk with your little brother who turns your pillow into a drool puddle.

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It’s enough to make you consider staging a dramatic sibling showdown right in front of a national treasure.

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The World Traveler Who Totally Left His Backyard

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Instagram influencers earn their title by inspiring us to follow their lead.

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This up-and-coming content creator is encouraging us to see the world—one backyard fence photoshoot at a time.

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Who Let The Dogs Out While We Were Taking The Family Photo?

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Gathering everyone up for a family picture is so difficult. You have to coordinate schedules, get ready, and make sure everyone is awake.

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It's basically like herding cats, or herding dogs going to the washroom in the background of your photo in this case.

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Omg She's Dating A Celebrity And I See Nothing Off About This Photo

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Live your best life because you only get one chance. So if there's a celebrity that you're obsessed with and you want to be dating, go ahead and download photoshop because you need to be out here #living.

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This girl and her totally famous boyfriend are the inspiration we need.

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Bae Caught Me Slippin' From Two Angles

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This guy's bae really wanted him to work his angles so they went in for a couple of photos.

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They even put the full flash on at night in this car just to get the pics and he miraculously slept through it. Wow, that's relationship goals.

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The Tinder Weapons Master

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Imagine scrolling through tinder and finding your knight in shining armor who's a master of the art of fighting.

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Dang, this expert swordsman, baseball player, and fire poker must have some lips of steel or that sword is foam.

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Nananananana Bat Joker

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To be fair, this one is an interesting tattoo idea. The only problem is the attitude that inspired it.

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Nothing is more exhausting than someone with the "tough guy" mentality when we're all just trying to get caffeinated enough to blink using both eyes at the same time.

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The "Bae Caught Me Slippin'" Because A Classic's A Classic

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If you've never heard of the ol' "bae caught me slipping" trend let me get you acquainted. It's lonely people taking selfies with the caption "bae caught me slipping" trying to fool the internet into thinking their significant other took the photo while they were sleeping.

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Spoiler alert, it never works and we get these incredible selfies.

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Conceived Because Of Facebook Likes

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The doublecheck should've happened the moment they started putting their personal relationship issues out on the internet.

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If Facebook likes are what these two need to have big discussions then they need to sort out their life and not do it on a comment board.

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Omg Bae I'm Walking To School!

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Bae is out here not only catching people when they're slippin' but also rampaging the youths with their camera when they're just trying to get to school. Bae!

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Think about what you're doing! Education and sleep are very important.

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Next Time She Tries To Look Hard She Should Take Down The Justin Beiber Poster

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Remember when we all got Facebook when we were young and naive and posted the absolute worst content we knew how to? Close up photos of our eyes? Yes please.

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This girl looking hardcore with her cigarette and her Justin Bieber posted didn't give the photo a second look but her older and wiser self definitely is.

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Candied Pickles Exist Because We're Living In A Dystopia

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Oh, I'm sorry, were you trying to have a normal afternoon surrounded by normal people and food? Well, think again, because this psychopath on the internet decided to skip the "should I post this?" thought and post their candied pickle.

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I would say I'm sorry, but you need to witness what humanity is like.

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The Birth Of Christ, I Attend

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This mom posted a photo of her family's nativity scene online in the spirit of the holidays.

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But she didn't realize that her children had replaced the third wise man with Yoda.

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What's Up With That Dog?

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Ma'am, I'm going to need you to stop with your selfie and focus instead on what your dog is doing against the window there.

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Why is he standing? What does he want?

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It's Not As Cute As You Thought

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photo of boy kissing girl's cheek with someone elses eyes peaking through
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This girl had kept this photo up on her fridge for about six years since it was one of the first (albeit awkward) photos with her boyfriend.

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Then she realized that there was a third person in it.

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"Omg Babe, Stop Trying To Take My Picture"

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If you're going to stage a photo of yourself to pretend someone else is taking it, you really should make sure you leave no evidence behind.

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Like, I don't know, a mirror in the back.

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He Took Butt Pics Before They Were Cool

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Having a pet is great in a lot of ways—they help you feel loved, they're fun to play with, and they love to snuggle.

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But one of their less positive qualities is their disregard for your photos.

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Weeee!

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Sometimes, you're just trying to take a cute photo with your gal pals while riding on a boat.

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Then you accidentally make it look like the man in the background is getting a piggyback ride.

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If You're Going To Photoshop, At Least Try To Hide The Truth

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It's almost become commonplace for influencers to photoshop their pictures on Instagram.

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But this one didn't even check the distorted pier before putting it online for everyone to see she's a liar.

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Not Your Typical Trip To The Zoo

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One moment, you're just trying to take your kid out to the zoo on a fun trip to learn about different animals.

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The next thing you know, you have a photograph of giraffes mating.

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There's No Dignity In Being A Dog

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You can't blame the dog for this one. He's only got so many choices when it comes to where he can go to the bathroom.

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You're the one who came outside into his yard.

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Does She Know He's There?

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This is either the start of a horror movie where someone says "your roommate in the background is so funny" and she says "I don't have a roommate..."

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Or this was a conveniently timed bathroom selfie.

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Time To Invest In A TriPod

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If you're going to try your hand at becoming a fitness influencer, you might want to invest in a tripod.

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That, or explore the self-timer function on your camera before you take any more photos.

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There's No Bats In The Cave

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It's unclear what this girl was trying to accomplish with this photo considering half her face is covered by her phone.

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What we are sure of, though, is that she didn't want the view in the makeup mirror.

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"Let Me Help You Adjust That"

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It feels like we're interrupting some sort of intimate moment with this Spurs fan and the player behind him.

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Maybe he's just helping him by tucking in his loose tag at the back.

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Fore Men Down In The Background

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They were either trying to dodge out of the way of a stray ball that someone accidentally hit towards them, or the man driving the cart had one too many beers.

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Either way, they're about to be in the line of fire again.

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The Lighting Was Too Good To Wait

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Remember that if the bathroom lighting is great for taking selfies, that also means that it's going to be well-lit in the mirror.

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...Resulting in everyone seeing what was really going on here.