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Honestly, sometimes taking a "normal" photo is overrated. Why stand there awkwardly with your hands by your sides when you could be mid-air, pretending to hold up a building, or somehow folded like a human pretzel?

Somewhere along the way, people collectively decided that posing for pictures should be less about looking good and more about being unforgettable. And quite frankly, we're better for it. From perfectly timed illusions to poses that make absolutely no sense yet somehow, these photos prove that a little creativity, and a willingness to look ridiculous, can turn any snapshot into pure gold.

#1

She Said, "Mom, Look," And Struck This Pose

Young girl in creative pose crouching on cracked pavement wearing a yellow Minions shirt and blue pants.

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Mike F
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6 months ago

That kid has juice.

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    #2

    Best Photo Of Humans In San Francisco! Took Many Attempts To Get Just Right

    Three people pulling off creative and hilarious poses while appearing to float above a sloped urban street scene.

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    David
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Sudden gust of gravity

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    #3

    I Always Follow The Rules

    Man pulling off a creative pose by balancing upside down on his head near a funny upside down pedestrian sign.

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    Bill Walker
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    That hurts my head just looking at it!

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    #4

    My Daughter Asked Her Dad To Be Launched Into My Photo Where She Struck This Pose. Now She Is Convinced She Is A Real Superhero

    Three people in life vests posing by the water with a child mid-air in a creative and hilarious pose.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    "I wish I could fly, way up in the sky, but I can't"

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    #5

    Power

    Man sitting on cracked ground behind a fist, one of the hilarious and creative poses people somehow pulled off perfectly.

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    reuben kift
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    MegaTon Punch!

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    #6

    To The Invisible Boat Mobile

    Two men in colorful costumes performing hilarious and creative poses while appearing to float above pavement outdoors.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    The Crazy Frogs!

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    #7

    Bored At Office? Got An Idea For You

    Man in an office space creating creative paper mouse figures arranged in a formation on the floor showcasing hilarious poses.

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    Lotekguy
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    6 months ago

    The Pied Paper of Hamelin.

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    #8

    Part Of A Typical Pre-Trip In Korea

    Person creatively posing by bowing toward a tilted truck, showcasing one of the hilarious and creative poses pulled off perfectly.

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    Douglas Gold
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    How do you do?

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    #9

    Ok, Gainesville Had The "Hot Cops" And Loudon Had The "Cop On A Bucket" So The Lincoln (CA) Police Department Decided To Join The Fun

    Three police officers laughing while a fourth officer bends over in a hilarious creative pose near donuts on pavement.

    Clown - "Hey guys, I have donuts down here!"

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    AtMostAFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 months ago

    No, don't do it! It's a trap!!

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    #10

    My Friends Baby Just Struck This Awesome Pose

    Baby wearing an octopus outfit sitting on a cushion, pulling off a hilarious and creative pose with a thoughtful expression.

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    reuben kift
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited)

    Hmmm.🤔

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    #11

    And Your Friends Are Serious At Work - Something Like That

    Three men in a warehouse creatively wrapped in plastic wrap, pulling a hilarious and creative pose for a fun photo.

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    David
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    That about wraps it up

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    #12

    Blursed Theft Of Tower Of Pisa

    Two young men posing creatively in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa using a backpack to create an optical illusion.

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    M Jank
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    They must be from the British museum.

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    #13

    So, Doctors Who Almost Think They're God

    Two young men in a medical room recreating a hilarious and creative pose inspired by Michelangelo's Creation of Adam.

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited)

    Excellent ex*cution

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    #14

    Tuba Power

    Three girls in school uniforms pulling off creative poses with a tuba in an empty, well-lit room.

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    boppy
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    She's not even blowing it

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    #15

    Enough About That Cat Trend Now Minghao Please Recreate This

    Person striking creative pose on crosswalk casting a dynamic shadow, showcasing hilarious and creative poses skillfully pulled off.

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    Community Member
    6 months ago

    He toad-ally nailed it.

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    #16

    I Didn't Want To Have A Mainstream Picture With The Leaning Tower Of Pisa

    Person performing a creative pose mid-flip near the Leaning Tower of Pisa with a crowd in the background.

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    B
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    So sick of the Pisa tower posers, but this one is actually pretty original and cool.

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    #17

    Nobody: Me And My Son:

    Man holding a crying baby while making a funny face, showcasing one of the creative poses people pulled off perfectly.

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    reuben kift
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Me too, guys. Me too.

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    #18

    Take Photos Like This

    Group of people on a wet court striking creative poses with tennis rackets and mid-air jumps, showcasing hilarious and creative poses.

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    MeFromTheFBI
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    My one piece hyperfixation that has been going on for two years is getting exited cuz of this photo

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    #19

    I Asked My Boss If We Could Pose With (Some) Of Our Prop Money At The End Of The Day. He Insisted We Use All Of It

    Two men posing creatively on a truck full of money stacks with bills flying, showcasing hilarious and creative poses.

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    Jessica Daus-Warner
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    solid album cover

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    #20

    Patricio Estrella (Patrick Star)

    Man sitting on floor wearing multiple orange traffic cones in a creative and hilarious pose in a cluttered workshop space.

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    UnclePanda
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 months ago (edited)

    Coneman the Custodian!

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    #21

    Yoink

    Man in casual clothes mimics a creative pose next to lifelike statues of a couple hugging on a city sidewalk.

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    Douglas Gold
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Discreet.

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    #22

    Jesus: “Seriously Brah? Is He New Or Something?!”

    Man in white shirt and striped tie pulling off a creative pose while leaning back on a couch beneath a painting.

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    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Now see, this is what happens when I give them free will.

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    #23

    We Have A Passion For Motorcycles In Our Blood

    Child creatively posing as if riding a chalkboard motorcycle, showcasing one of the hilarious and creative poses pulled off perfectly.

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    Cécile Prévost
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Go girl !

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    #24

    Peanut Butter Jelly, Peanut Butter Jelly

    Man pulling off a creative pose pretending to be hit by a bronze baseball statue's bat in an outdoor urban setting.

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    B
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Na na na na FACEBAT!

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    #25

    Got My First Motorcycle Recently And Had To Do Some Poses

    Person in full motorcycle gear lying on the ground in a creative pose next to a black and green sportbike.

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    Notveryhotchick
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Yaaaaaaaaas

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    #26

    Guess How The Antenna Shadow Was Made

    Three people posing on stairs to create a creative shadow with multiple arms on the wall, showcasing hilarious poses.

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    AtMostAFabulist
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    Premium
    6 months ago

    Real cockroach?

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    #27

    We Found A Huge Stuffed Dog Under The Pool Table At A Bar. Told My Friend To Pose. He Went With The Never Ending Story Pose

    Man sitting on the floor behind a large, fluffy dog plush toy, pulling off a creative and hilarious pose perfectly.

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Falcor! The guy looks more like Atreyu than Bastian, but I like it. That movie is forever etched into my heart :)

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    #28

    Leaning Tower

    Tourists creatively posing to make it appear like they are holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa in a humorous photo.

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    AtMostAFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 months ago

    Well done.

    #29

    Sayan Kick

    Two people pulling off a creative pose with one person mid-air and the other delivering a high kick indoors.

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    EmbersAreOut
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited)

    Omg these are members of AMPERS&ONE! Awesome kpop group, and they just released a new song! Did not expect to see them in this thread 😭

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    #30

    Blursed Engagement

    Person holding an orange slice on their finger like a ring with someone in the background wiping tears in a creative pose.

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    Apatheist
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Onion ring!

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    #31

    Teacher's Day Classroom Situation

    Man meditating on desk while group of people around him raise hands in creative poses indoors.

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    NJ P
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Another Trump meme to follow.

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    #32

    Pet The Horsey

    Man pulling off creative pose by pretending to hold giant horse head sculpture outdoors on a sunny day

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    KnightOwl
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    I saw loads of people taking pics like this when I was visiting the kelpies, I'm sure i took a few myself.

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    #33

    Merry Christmas! Here’s My Brother And I’s Christmas Pose

    Two people striking creative and hilarious poses indoors, balancing on each other with hands in prayer position.

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    Lupita Nyong'heaux
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    "my brother's and my..."

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    #34

    2012, The Year Of My "Cool" Pose

    Young boy confidently striking creative poses in outdoor settings, showcasing hilarious and perfect pose e*******n.

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    Douglas Gold
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Cool.

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    #35

    Told My Husband To Pose As If He's A Model. I'd Say He Nailed It

    Man in green jacket pulling off a creative pose with a bent posture on stone steps, showcasing hilarious poses.

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    Angela Corvaia
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    Premium
    6 months ago

    Needs ducky lips

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    #36

    Don't Forget To Include Pikachu

    Students in creative poses lying on the floor with legs raised, showcasing hilarious and creative poses perfectly pulled off.

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    NJ P
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    That's one way to do a wave.

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    #37

    A Friend Hadouken-Ed Me Really Hard

    Two young men in creative poses, one appearing to push the other who is mid-air, showcasing hilarious and creative poses.

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    Tobi Ornot
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Also the chair broke the legs!

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    #38

    Friend Told Me We're Going To Do A Group Picture With The Tiki And Everyone Is Going To Do A Silly Pose

    Three men posing creatively with a carved wooden statue, showcasing hilarious and creative poses pulled off perfectly.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Burn baby, burn!

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    #39

    If You’re Not Able To Do This With Your Best Friend, You Don’t Have A Best Friend

    Two men lying on the floor pulling off a creative pose with their legs intertwined, showcasing hilarious and creative poses.

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    Octavarium
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Why does it look like you decided to strike a pose in Aisle 4 of Aldi?

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    #40

    School

    Two people pulling off creative poses by hanging upside down from school desks in a classroom setting.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Practising for that trip to New Zealand?

    #41

    It's... It's... It's... Delicious

    Person creatively posing in hallway, appearing to drink from a small figure, showcasing hilarious and creative poses.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Crunchy also.

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    #42

    My Friends Dressed Up As Legends Of The Hidden Temple Contestants And Even Nailed The Awkward Prepubescent Pose

    Two people posing creatively in matching red shirts, gold helmets, and knee pads in a kitchen setting.

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    Fire Singer
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    I wanted to be on that show so badly!

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    #43

    Being Eaten By A Titan Isn't So Bad If It's A Good Looking Lady Titan

    Person at waterfront at dusk creatively posing to appear as if about to eat another person in the distance.

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    SandraG_lak
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    How do you know that's consumption and not regurgitation?

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    #44

    You'll End Up In The Photo No Matter What, Might As Well Make It Count

    Two people pulling off a creative pose in front of a Lululemon mirror with cleaning spray on the floor nearby.

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    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    What is a Lululemon mirror other than a basic rectangular mirror with an inflated price?

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    #45

    Up There Little Man

    Man wearing sunglasses and cap posing creatively near the Leaning Tower of Pisa during a sunny day outdoors.

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    Pot Is Step In The Wrong Direction

    Two women pulling off creative poses on stone steps at night, one stuck inside a large black object.

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    reuben kift
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    It was at this point, she realised...she f****d up.

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    #47

    This Pose

    Person pulling off a creative pose perfectly while taking a mirror selfie in a room with carpet and white walls.

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    Bored Birgit
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Doggo in background!

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    #48

    You Can Always Count On Your Friends For Support

    Three men striking creative and hilarious poses, with one being lifted off the ground by the other two indoors.

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    Brandi VanSteenwyk
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    My ankles hurt just seeing the way his are bent.

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    #49

    Doing Some Funny Poses As Re5 Jill And Wesker, Cosplays By Soviet Virus And G Reptyle

    Two people in creative cosplay poses, one in black leather and the other in a blue textured suit, showcasing hilarious poses.

    We're just having fun before our professional photoshoot. Jill is Soviet Virus, Wesker is G Reptyle.

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    Andrew Keir
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    6 months ago

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    As a non-American, I treasure my ignorance of all these , er, people

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    #50

    Now Open Wide And Lean Back

    Three women outdoors by a fence near a waterfall, pulling off hilarious and creative poses while laughing and having fun.

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    Brandi VanSteenwyk
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    I feel stupid for asking but I am certain that the meaning implied has skipped my brain cells. Please teach me.

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