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Whether it's ink, coffee, water or oil, spilling something is always annoying, especially if it stains. But as you can see from this quirky list of accidental art compiled by Bored Panda, sometimes knocking something over can lead to pleasant and unexpected surprises. From spills that look like reindeer to stains that look like pandas, the pictures below might look deliberate but all of them were completely unintentional, proving that art really is in the eye of the beholder. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!

#1

This Stain On My Table Looks Like A Dog Passionately Taking In A Sweet Smell

This Stain On My Table Looks Like A Dog Passionately Taking In A Sweet Smell

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    #2

    The Spilled Ink On My Finger Looks Like A Forest Fire Have Taken Place

    The Spilled Ink On My Finger Looks Like A Forest Fire Have Taken Place

    BrucePee Report

    Pi...
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frame the picture and sell it for millions! They'll never know the difference!

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    #3

    My Girlfriend Spilled Her Tea And... This Happened

    My Girlfriend Spilled Her Tea And... This Happened

    reddit.com Report

    Too bored to do this!
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dare you spill me??? What do you say about this! Haha!

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    #4

    My Coworker Spilled Wine In The Office So I Turned It Into A Spazzy Cat, He Loved It

    My Coworker Spilled Wine In The Office So I Turned It Into A Spazzy Cat, He Loved It

    VoodooMamaJuuJuu Report

    Monty Is Fiennes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wine in the office??? some people have all the fun...

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    #5

    Deer Formed From An Accidental Drop Of Black Paint

    Deer Formed From An Accidental Drop Of Black Paint

    tommysutro Report

    Lara B.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like a deer with leafless branches as antlers. Wow, what a nice accident :)

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    #6

    Work In A Paint Store, The Tint Came Out Looking Like A Volcano Erupting

    Work In A Paint Store, The Tint Came Out Looking Like A Volcano Erupting

    Cazie Report

    #7

    Found A Stain On A Restroom Wall That Looked Like A Panda

    Found A Stain On A Restroom Wall That Looked Like A Panda

    BigBronon Report

    Vlad Horobet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can say it looks like a... bored panda! *puts sun glasses*

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    #8

    The Residue Of Black Paint Mixed With My White Paint And Made A Little Forest.

    The Residue Of Black Paint Mixed With My White Paint And Made A Little Forest.

    Stedey Report

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    #9

    Dispensed Some Dark Green Paint Into A Gallon And Made A Perfect Tear Drop

    Dispensed Some Dark Green Paint Into A Gallon And Made A Perfect Tear Drop

    KnocksQuietly Report

    #10

    Spilled A Bit Of Coffee. Came Back Later To See It Looking At Me

    Spilled A Bit Of Coffee. Came Back Later To See It Looking At Me

    worlds-worst-lurker Report

    #11

    My Drink Was More Shocked I Spilled It Than I Was

    My Drink Was More Shocked I Spilled It Than I Was

    slipspace11 Report

    #12

    Yin Yang In A Water Drop

    Yin Yang In A Water Drop

    BenjiMalone Report

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    #13

    This Water Stain Looks Like A Bear

    This Water Stain Looks Like A Bear

    lecoolcat Report

    Lara B.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The nose looks a bit like a koala's nose :)

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    #14

    Don't Mind His Fashion, This Oil Spill Makes It Look Like This Guys Floating

    Don't Mind His Fashion, This Oil Spill Makes It Look Like This Guys Floating

    Favre4Evre Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no! You just found out his secret! He's really a super hero with super powers and that fashion is part of the costume.

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    #15

    This Water Leak Perfectly Formed A Rectangle

    This Water Leak Perfectly Formed A Rectangle

    ruinedmahday Report

    #16

    This Protein Shake Stain Looks Like An Alien

    This Protein Shake Stain Looks Like An Alien

    Czar_of_Nothing Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That shake was a portal into our world - you just let one in.

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    #17

    A Spill Dried Up On My Coffee Table Into A Dinosaur

    A Spill Dried Up On My Coffee Table Into A Dinosaur

    amstarcasanova Report

    Nini
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HOLY C**P I'm gonna start spilling stuff everywhere!!!

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    #18

    My Spilled Water Looks Like A Squirrel Eating A Nut

    My Spilled Water Looks Like A Squirrel Eating A Nut

    SilkKringle Report

    #19

    The Way This Water Spilled Looks Like A Tree

    The Way This Water Spilled Looks Like A Tree

    adorablenutellakitty Report

    #20

    Ink Spilled Onto My Workbench, Tiny Swan Was Born

    Ink Spilled Onto My Workbench, Tiny Swan Was Born

    shelllbee Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the world of the arts, we call this a "happy accident".

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    #21

    Shark Shaped Coffee Stain

    Shark Shaped Coffee Stain

    Soup501 Report

    #22

    Don't Cry Over Spilled Mi-BOO!

    Don't Cry Over Spilled Mi-BOO!

    HaHaILaugh Report

    #23

    The Stain On This Woman's Jacket Looks Like A Fisherman Who's Reeling In A Fish

    The Stain On This Woman's Jacket Looks Like A Fisherman Who's Reeling In A Fish

    reddit.com Report

    Isabel Tamayo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes me feel like it's a faded print.. But yeah, a stain. Amazing

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    #24

    This Spill That Looks Just Like A Brain

    This Spill That Looks Just Like A Brain

    dave_n_ Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be a cool design on a bike helmet - imagine streaked gradient shades of midnight blue, magenta, and dark teal.

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    #25

    This Paint Mark On The Sidewalk Looks Like A Human Brain

    This Paint Mark On The Sidewalk Looks Like A Human Brain

    theDroidfanatic Report

    #26

    I Thought The Ink This Tray, Left After A 6th Grade Lesson On Writing Chinese Characters, Looked Like Darth Vader

    I Thought The Ink This Tray, Left After A 6th Grade Lesson On Writing Chinese Characters, Looked Like Darth Vader

    erikstotle Report

    #27

    My Coffee Stain Looks Like Planet Earth

    My Coffee Stain Looks Like Planet Earth

    Ov3r9O0O Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the moon is made of cheese, why can't all the world be fresh brewed coffee?

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    #28

    This Water Splash On This Driveway Looks Like The Statue Of Liberty Pointing At Her Head

    This Water Splash On This Driveway Looks Like The Statue Of Liberty Pointing At Her Head

    Ociram Report

    #29

    I've Spilled Milk And It Looks Like A Bunny

    I've Spilled Milk And It Looks Like A Bunny

    Merl-i Report

    Theemuts
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turn your screen right and it turns into a bird.

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    #30

    I Spilled Sriracha On My Leg Today And It Landed In The Shape Of A Pepper

    I Spilled Sriracha On My Leg Today And It Landed In The Shape Of A Pepper

    bcobb666 Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How long has it been there? Its really soaking in to those pjs.

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    #31

    This Black Bean Sauce Spill Looks Like A Gunshot Victim

    This Black Bean Sauce Spill Looks Like A Gunshot Victim

    Arietty Report

    #32

    A Paint Spill At My Job Resulted In Paint Jesus

    A Paint Spill At My Job Resulted In Paint Jesus

    TheWhoThatHortonHerd Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus, walking on the water, er ... walking on the paint. Peace, be still.

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    #33

    Tire Track Through A Dried Puddle Looks Like A Hamburger

    Tire Track Through A Dried Puddle Looks Like A Hamburger

    BaltoAaron Report

    #34

    The Water I Spilled Looks Like A Reindeer

    The Water I Spilled Looks Like A Reindeer

    imgur.com Report

    Meg Kangourou
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    do the same with a bit of red wine if you want rudolh !

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    #35

    My Friend's Coffee Spilled In The Shape Of A Guitar

    My Friend's Coffee Spilled In The Shape Of A Guitar

    amsweet1249 Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be the back; there are no strings.

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    #36

    Puddle That Looks Kinda Like A Horse

    Puddle That Looks Kinda Like A Horse

    frankiee12 Report

    #37

    This Puddle Looks Like A Fish

    This Puddle Looks Like A Fish

    bluesteel988 Report

    #38

    The Paint On This Crosswalk Looks Like A Dinosaur

    The Paint On This Crosswalk Looks Like A Dinosaur

    Aguas_Frescas Report

    #39

    This Stain On My Friend's Table Looks Like A Cute Lil Fox

    This Stain On My Friend's Table Looks Like A Cute Lil Fox

    allegro_agitato Report

    #40

    Spilled Coffee In The Shape Of A Perfect Heart

    Spilled Coffee In The Shape Of A Perfect Heart

    pachonga9 Report

    #41

    I Spilled Some Sugar And It Looked Like A Galaxy

    I Spilled Some Sugar And It Looked Like A Galaxy

    UnchainMyFarts Report

    #42

    A Splodge Of Paint Flew Of My Roller

    A Splodge Of Paint Flew Of My Roller

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    #43

    The Way The Juice Spilled And Formed A Pinapple With A Shoeprint

    The Way The Juice Spilled And Formed A Pinapple With A Shoeprint

    chakrazz Report

    #44

    Oil Spill Looks Like A Bull

    Oil Spill Looks Like A Bull

    moejoereddit Report

    #45

    Coffee Stain On My Floor Look Like Pac-Man Eating A Pellet

    Coffee Stain On My Floor Look Like Pac-Man Eating A Pellet

    alimanz Report

    #46

    Coffee Machine, Also Pit For Tortured Souls

    Coffee Machine, Also Pit For Tortured Souls

    3rdweal Report

    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very heavy metal. I'll take my coffee black as my soul please.

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    #47

    This Tea Stain On My Desk Looks Like A Man And His Dog

    This Tea Stain On My Desk Looks Like A Man And His Dog

    tamz6 Report

    #48

    My Spill Kinda Looks Like A Cute Dachshund Puppy

    My Spill Kinda Looks Like A Cute Dachshund Puppy

    KalliopesUnicorn Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very cute, indeed; especially the bubbles

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    #49

    I Saw A Water Stain The Looked Like A Wold Howling At The Moon

    I Saw A Water Stain The Looked Like A Wold Howling At The Moon

    Breadboy22 Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks more like the"wold" sneezed on the wall and is wondering what to do now.

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    #50

    The Spill From My Soda Looks Like The Profile Of A Dog

    The Spill From My Soda Looks Like The Profile Of A Dog

    laxdude007 Report

    #51

    Water Stain On My Receipt Formed A Rabbit Eating Something Out Of The Ground

    Water Stain On My Receipt Formed A Rabbit Eating Something Out Of The Ground

    joaquisoriano Report

    #52

    My Friend's Son Spilled His Juice On The Floor And It Made A Perfect 'J'

    My Friend's Son Spilled His Juice On The Floor And It Made A Perfect 'J'

    Bakaveli Report

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    #53

    This Spilled Paint At Work Looks Like The Silhouette Of A Man

    This Spilled Paint At Work Looks Like The Silhouette Of A Man

    CtrlaltSleep Report

    #54

    This Spilled Paint Stain Looks Like A Dog's Face

    This Spilled Paint Stain Looks Like A Dog's Face

    gus_thedog Report

    #55

    Coworker Spilled Their Drink, And The Stain Looks Like A Woman Wearing Headphones

    Coworker Spilled Their Drink, And The Stain Looks Like A Woman Wearing Headphones

    AnyLamename Report

    #56

    A Paint Spill That Looks Like A Cat

    A Paint Spill That Looks Like A Cat

    MemesAndDreams Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sidewalk art. Very cool. - Cats are everywhere.

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    #57

    My Coffee Left A Stain That Looks Like A Skull

    My Coffee Left A Stain That Looks Like A Skull

    viendla Report

    #58

    This Oil Stain Looks Like Sunglasses

    This Oil Stain Looks Like Sunglasses

    big0bum Report

    #59

    My Kid Said His Spilled Gatorade 'Looks Like A Bull'. He Wasn't Wrong

    My Kid Said His Spilled Gatorade 'Looks Like A Bull'. He Wasn't Wrong

    streamstroller Report

    #60

    I Spilled My Coke But The Puddle Looks Like A Shark So Im Cool With It

    I Spilled My Coke But The Puddle Looks Like A Shark So Im Cool With It

    Link_Linkerson Report

    #61

    Coffee Stain Looks Like It's Staring At You

    Coffee Stain Looks Like It's Staring At You

    kiermodag Report

    Terri Rowland
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turn it to the right and it's an Indian canoe with decorative side 🤔😊🚣

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    #62

    Milk Spill On My Sweatshirt Looks Like Italy And Sicily

    Milk Spill On My Sweatshirt Looks Like Italy And Sicily

    4KGB Report

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    #63

    My Friend Spilled His Soy Sauce And It Looks Like A Man's Head Profile

    My Friend Spilled His Soy Sauce And It Looks Like A Man's Head Profile

    boobmuseum Report

    #64

    This Stain From A Coffee Filter Looks Like A Watercolor Painting Of A Boot

    This Stain From A Coffee Filter Looks Like A Watercolor Painting Of A Boot

    NoHorseShitWang Report

    #65

    This Puddle Looks Like A Man Opening His Mouth

    This Puddle Looks Like A Man Opening His Mouth

    brounchman Report

    #66

    I Spilled My Coffee... Looks Like A Monkey!

    I Spilled My Coffee... Looks Like A Monkey!

    roblynch Report

    #67

    My Coffee Stain Made A Bird

    My Coffee Stain Made A Bird

    you-dont-even-know Report

    #68

    My Friend Spilled Coffee On Herself And The Stain Formed A Beatles Haircut

    My Friend Spilled Coffee On Herself And The Stain Formed A Beatles Haircut

    catalano Report

    #69

    This Paint Spill Looks Like A Head With Sunglasses

    This Paint Spill Looks Like A Head With Sunglasses

    Yackitori Report

    #70

    The Way This Spilled Milk Collected On A Hardwood Plank

    The Way This Spilled Milk Collected On A Hardwood Plank

    Phiko73 Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you secretly replacing the flooring with white tile?

    #71

    This Wine Spill Looks Just Like Florida

    This Wine Spill Looks Just Like Florida

    Officer_Cat_Fancy Report

    #72

    This Water Spilled On The Floor Looks Like Some Kind Of Primate Skull

    This Water Spilled On The Floor Looks Like Some Kind Of Primate Skull

    fish500 Report

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    #73

    Water Spill In The Parking Lot Looks Like The Rabbit From Donny Darko

    Water Spill In The Parking Lot Looks Like The Rabbit From Donny Darko

    therhodes Report

    #74

    I Spilled My Water And It Looked Like An Electric Guitar

    I Spilled My Water And It Looked Like An Electric Guitar

    iamtheggman Report

    #75

    I Spilled Some Milk And It Looked Like Australia

    I Spilled Some Milk And It Looked Like Australia

    megustadude Report

    Pi...
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you think about it, and rotate right, it kinda looks like Africa too!

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    #76

    Spilled Yogurt This Morning. And Batman

    Spilled Yogurt This Morning. And Batman

    queenbeenshee Report

    #77

    My Brother Had A Water Stain On His Shirt That Looks Like A Gun

    My Brother Had A Water Stain On His Shirt That Looks Like A Gun

    Czilko4777 Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, oh - let it dry before you go to school.

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    #78

    I Spilled A Can Of Monster On My Bed, And The Spill Created The Logo

    I Spilled A Can Of Monster On My Bed, And The Spill Created The Logo

    Kraytdragon Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its wild inside - imagine what its writing inside of you.

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    #79

    Totally Legitimate Jesus In My Coffee Spill

    Totally Legitimate Jesus In My Coffee Spill

    greenlalablue Report

    Terri Rowland
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like he's got really old, he's nearly bald except for the beard

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    #80

    This Puddle Of Spilled Soda Looks Like A Soda Bottle

    This Puddle Of Spilled Soda Looks Like A Soda Bottle

    ahumblesloth Report

    #81

    My Coffee Spill Clean-up Looks Like A Brain

    My Coffee Spill Clean-up Looks Like A Brain

    guspach Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Arial view of a road through the Kalahari.

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