50 Times People Saw Such ‘Cursed’ Images, They Just Had To Share Them In This Online Group
While you and I are scratching our heads trying to come up with a solid definition of a cursed image, there’s a huge online community on Reddit dedicated to exactly that.
Titled “Cursed Images,” this online group believes that it has to be the spirit of the image. “If the image causes confusion, eeriness, or dread, the spirit of an image is fulfilled,” and it gets documented and shared on the community with 1.5M members.
So today we wrapped some of the most confusion and eeriness-inducing examples shared on the Cursed Images group, so upvote the best of the worst ones!
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Know Your Meme defines a cursed image as “a type of picture and photograph on the internet that are generally seen as disturbing to the viewer, typically due to the poor photo quality or content within the image that is abnormal or illogical.” The origins of the term online can be traced back to 2015, when cursed images served as an inspiration for many social media accounts devoted to posting various cursed images, subreddits, and other communities.
The fact that cursed content still remains relevant and very popular today can be mind-blowing. After all, the “Cursed Images” subreddit, which was formed back in 2016, amassed an astounding number of members – more than 5 million. The rules of the community are pretty strict and it seems like the moderators do a great job of making sure the content meets the community’s guidelines.
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I'm sure the owner of this arm would strongly disagree 😬
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seen this before. apparently he got his arm stuck in a meat grinder.
As an Xray Tech....HOLY F**K!!! That's an AP, oblique AND lateral view all at the same time!
Yeah everyone's making fun of it but my stomach just twisted... I got a single fracture in my foot and i was struggling for months... This is CRAZY
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This is known as an amputation, btw, because those big white globs are destroyed soft tissue. You ain't coming back from that with more than maybe 30-40% use if it goes perfectly and you have excellent surgeons and they find ALL the pieces of your bone to fuse them back together. For the curious, I've never seen one that bad as a doctor, but as a farm kid. Do NOT put your hand near things that chew up frozen dirt, folks.
I was about to say the same thing...too much soft tissue damage to salvage likely no blood flow left either...I've only ever personally seen snowblower vs metatarsal/phalanges never an arm in a wood-chipper ffs!?! I did see a very impressive calf vs chainsaw once...463 sutures two surgeons sewing in layers (vascular attending successfully converting oxygen into carbon dioxide)....very cool :)
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WHY TF DO YOU SHOW THIS AND CENSOR WORDS AS A*S?? come on, there's no reason to it... :(
I don't think the arm is attached even- I think it was just x-rayed to see the extent of trauma.
I think this person was run over my a lawnmower, dragged over Lego, and then left on a chopping board.
This pic has been on here before, it's from somebody getting their arm stuck in a wood chipper, or something just as horrible.
I think there might be a salvageable finger or two there … but the rest? Yeesh!
Apparently the guy us okay, he got his arm stuck in a meat grinder and it was actually restored after like 28 hours of surgery
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But in order to find out how exactly cursed images manage to pass the test of time, year after year, we have to look behind them. We have to think of what it is exactly about the disturbing, confusing, odd visuals that make us so intrigued by them.
We reached out to Laura Vanagaite, an international freelance graphic designer who specializes in branding and social media content creation, who believes that there’s an explanation for why people like looking at cursed images.
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“Cursed images can attract attention because they often challenge our expectations of what is normal or acceptable, and can evoke feelings of confusion, unease, or even fear. These types of images can create a sense of cognitive dissonance, where what we see doesn't match what we expect, leading us to want to understand and make sense of the image,” Laura explained.
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This is a statue in the Paris catacombes called "Le Passe-Muraille" (the 'passer-trough-walls'). In fact there are many of them. It's a reference to a short story written in 1941 by french author Marcel Aymé, about a man who has the ability... well, to pass trough walls :-) There's a 1951 movie adaptation of the same name with Bourvil playing the titular character.
Moreover, cursed images can evoke a vast array of different emotions. For example, “people may find humor or a sense of irony in the absurdity of these images, which can make them memorable and shareable.” Having said that, Laura added that these types of images may not be universally liked and that personal taste and cultural background can play a significant role in how they are perceived.
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From the design point of view, some visual content seems to be more appealing to us than others. “People may be drawn to confusing or abstract design because it challenges their perception and requires them to think and interpret what they're seeing. This can create a sense of engagement and interest that is absent in more straightforward designs,” Laura explained.
“Additionally, abstract or dark designs can evoke strong emotions or create a unique atmosphere that stands out from more conventional designs,” Laura said.
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It looks like a manakin 😭 that would jump-scare me right off the fuggen toilet!
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On the other hand, it’s important to note that confusing design isn't always effective or appropriate, and clear communication should be the primary goal of any design, the graphic designer argues.
“These types of designs can challenge our perception of what is normal or acceptable, and can also be seen as unique and original. Additionally, people may appreciate the skill and creativity required to produce such designs, and may find them to be intellectually stimulating or aesthetically pleasing,” Laura concluded.
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There isn't a fire hot enough to destroy this laptop and what is on it. (yes I know about the battery etc)
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The people are drowning in a sea of debt, bad healthcare system, taxes etc but the government still looks on and wonders what else it can get from you.
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I always hang out at night in the bush with a bunch of old tv's and a cross and have people photograph me, WTF is going on here?
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Haha, that's the Watcher/proto-Fifth Doctor from the 'Doctor Who' episode "Logopolis". Definitely creepy though
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This is one of the monsters featured in the film, 'Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark.'
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Note: this post originally had 75 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
I did not read/ watch the article. I‘ve just seen the.. preview… thatnks so much for activating my fear right now. It‘s 23:12 here right now. Thank goodness I‘m already in bed and don‘t have to wander the house, otherwise I would surely have died of a heart attack tonight. Thanks for the nightmares though.
why were those were so aesthetic, they were like ms peregrines home for peculiar children-core
mhm... Gonna have to disagree with you there mate
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I did not read/ watch the article. I‘ve just seen the.. preview… thatnks so much for activating my fear right now. It‘s 23:12 here right now. Thank goodness I‘m already in bed and don‘t have to wander the house, otherwise I would surely have died of a heart attack tonight. Thanks for the nightmares though.
why were those were so aesthetic, they were like ms peregrines home for peculiar children-core
mhm... Gonna have to disagree with you there mate
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