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The cosplay community is positively thriving these days. Cosplay costumes that were once reserved for fringe nerds and geeks have now become gloriously mainstream.
People put a whole lot of effort and passion into their costume ideas, spending vast sums of money and time to get their cosplay characters just right, down to the finest detail. That's not the case with these folks and their cool costumes, however.
What we’ve got here are people who aced their famous character cosplay without even realizing it. Compiled in a list by Bored Panda, these coincidental cosplays and funny accidents are often even better than the real thing! Scroll down to check these funny photos out below, and don’t forget to upvote your favorites!
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#1
I'm Going To Hell But She Looks Like The Grandmother From Tweety, Right??
Mont 7 years ago
Not going to hell. Not for this at least. She looks 100% like Tweety's grandmother.
John L 7 years ago
Does Tweety's grandmother run around without her dentures too?
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An Nguyen 7 years ago
By the chance, I saw this little girl in a coffee shop. Her parents were so surprised when I gave them the image of Arale. 18815381_1...9d97ae.jpg 
Miguel Lkdann 7 years ago
Is not correct to make fun.from.older people , is a lack of respect.
Miguel Lkdann 7 years ago
Is not good to make fun from older people. You also will be a nasty old man if you survive.
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#2
Albert Einstein Drives A Cab In New York City
just a thought! 7 years ago
Duh ! It's Einstein! He can do anything ... Remember IQ 160😂
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Linda Kvamme Cirocco 7 years ago
Albert, pull in your freaking tongue. It's not relative to the moment.
#3
Professor Snape! I Had No Idea You Actually Faked Your Death And Started Working For Muggle Airlines
AnikatheUnicorn 7 years ago
So turbulence is the death eaters trying to exact their revenge? Interesting...
#4
I Was So Tempted To Ask Him Where His Minions Were
Kevin Donegan 7 years ago
Depending on your age, you may see two different well known characters. 2000' Gru of the minions. 1970's Uncle Fester of the Addams Family. I first saw Uncle Fester.
#5
This Man Looks Like Carl From Up
#6
Linguini From Ratatouille
Oscar Paolantoni 7 years ago
Linguine, if you don't mind. Not linguini. Linguini is the English pronunciation but the correct orthography is linguine. Hope not to be annoying.
#7
When Your Christmas Outfit Looks Like A Starfleet Uniform
Taryn Wallace 7 years ago
I actually thought that's what she was wearing for a second before realizing that was a tree
Kristin Connon 7 years ago
I couldn't figure out the caption at first. I was like, "but that IS a star fleet uniform." LOL. I thought she was just a hardcore Trekkie
#8
My Bus Driver Looks Almost Exactly Like Walter White From Breaking Bad
#9
My Friend's Septic Tank Looks Like Rafiki From Lion King
Eyad Babikir 7 years ago
He's been shunned from the tribe for beeing an untruthful psychic 😂😂
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#10
Truly Impressive Obi-Wan Kenobi Cosplay
#11
Accidental Snow White Cosplay
Donut_Addiction 7 years ago
The dude is wearing something that looks ruffled for his top but standing in front of the lamp that looks like a skirt
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The little bluebirds & chipmonks will be bringing in the cream & sugar any second now.
#12
This Truck Carrying Rolls Of Plastic Looks Like Cookie Monster
#13
Daughter Was Cold After Karate Class = Accidental Jedi
paulo marreco 7 years ago
"with this one, strong the force is", says Yoda.
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Sancha Fung 7 years ago
Yep, this was my younger brother after Karate years ago. (No, the girl in this pic is not my sister)
#14
Mario And Peach, Their Later Years
Harry Plopper 7 years ago
When they discover that there's more to life than eating random mushrooms off the ground
#15
Looks Like He's Still Pretty Upset About The Failure Of His Theme Park
#16
People At The Party Thought We "Looked Like Twilight"
Hari Onago 7 years ago
Nah, the girl is smiling too much to bear a resemblance with Kristen Stewart.
Niala Terrell-Mason 7 years ago
A gazillion pictures of Kristen Stewart smiling and people still think this because of one movie series....
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Cat person 7 years ago
Yeah maybe the girl, but only the skin colours of the guys match up with the characters
Charlotte Brine 7 years ago
Were the people at the party who made this observation also s**t faced drunk?
Jason Abillama-Villegas 7 years ago
Even though she's smiling, she's still sporting a bit of an under-bite too, pretty close!
#17
This Man Is Inadvertently Dressed As A Minion
#18
This Frozen Pond Looks Like Pacman
#19
She Is Going To Kill Bill
Crappy Annoying Google- 7 years ago
Cue the "Ironsides" theme.......no, no, stop it just doesn't work in this example.
#20
You Know That Feeling When You're Watching 30 Rock And You Realize You're Dressed Exactly Like Liz Lemon? No? Just Me Then?
#21
This Sink Faucet Looks Like The Squirrel From Ice Age
#22
Who Wore It Better?
Tamara Laney 7 years ago
Gotta go with the penguin, because penguins mate for life...and Danny Devito makes a mean Limoncello.
Marika Stanway 7 years ago
She puts any more fillers in that bum and she doesn't need a chair anymore, she can just sit where ever she is and be at the same height as others around the table...
lunagoth 7 years ago
I wonder what would happen if she falls, butt first?
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Pat Hege 7 years ago
Never have like those kardashions do not know how to spell their name, but really don't want to learn either. I always turn channel when they are on tv, don't know why they are so popular.
Sarah Figini 7 years ago
I dont know what is worse, the kardashians or the people that watch and support them
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R2D2 Vacuum
Natalie Claude 7 years ago
E! True Hollywood Story: R2D2 After the success of Star Wars things started to fall apart for the droid. Years of partying and poor money management began to take a toll...
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#24
This Teacher That Looks Like Khal Drogo
Berit-Bärbel Rebane 7 years ago
His long hair suggests that he has never been defeated in battle.
#25
This Shopping Bag Holder Looks Like Jar-Jar Binks
Kimberly Robinson 7 years ago
It does look like Jar-Jar. Kill it with fire! Kill it with fire!
Sarah Figini 7 years ago
YES! worst star wars character ever. i still get angry just at the mention of his name
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Robyn Moore 7 years ago
My friend always does jar jar expressions at school and I bet he would know who this is without the caption
#26
Looks Like Sam Didn't Make The Cut At The Citadel
Lillian Sommers 7 years ago
Oh my gosh I totally had to do a double take!
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Kobitka-artworks Tumblr 7 years ago
He looks like young mr Arnold Boczek from Polish Sitcom "The World According to the Kiepski Family" xD
Mont 7 years ago
Sam would work at walmart in the real world. He and Gilly would fit right in there.
Tiari 7 years ago
Not sure about Sam. I mean, he is brainy and quite nerdy. Plus he probably has quite a refined (culinaric) taste being the son of a rich Lord. Does not sound like typical Wal-Mart clientele to me.
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Kristin Connon 7 years ago
From the Wall to Walmart. Not that far of a stretch really. You still have to constantly watch out for Wildlings and the Others.
#27
Accidental X-Men Cosplay
Priscilla Winslow 7 years ago
WHAT happened in Mexico City? (Only the wolverine seems to be a match.)
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Marnee DeRider 7 years ago
Why isn't this up above all the non-accidental-cosplay posts just showing lookalikes?
#28
This 'Close Door' Button Looks Like Kenny From South Park
#29
Someone At Work Pointed This Out To Me. Can't Un-See. Now Embarrassed
Collin Edward 5 years ago
You've got it going good if someone thinks you look like William Shatner.
Crappy Annoying Google- 7 years ago
Stupid Panda ruined my gag.....lets try this again. (Keep yur mitts off Panda!) "Don't...............be....embarrassed..........youlook...........very.......................handsome..............IfIdosayso.............my.................................self. ~ subspace msg from James Tiberius Kirk
#30
Jonny Bravo
Alice Galipo 7 years ago
Yes he does, but I would accept a date offer from the "cosplay" one any day of the week.
#31
My Daughter's Winter Jacket Makes Her Look Like Kenny From South Park
Marou Patrimonio Cordero 7 years ago
Is it me or she really looks like a Peashooter from plants and zombies???
#32
My Wife's Potato Looks Like Admiral Ackbar
Zoe Gillenwater 7 years ago
You mean you and your wife don't keep your potato supplies separate?
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Yousofukenprecious 7 years ago
I read that as "my wife is a potato and looks like Admiral Ackbar"
#33
When You Accidentally Pull Off A Chun-Li Cosplay
Mimis Nachbarin 7 years ago
This is Natascha Encinosa. A fitness model, known for her striking resemblance to Chun.Li. So I doubt this picture is accidental. But nevertheless it is VERY impressive. These legs...
#34
It's A Very Real Linda Belcher From Bob's Burgers
Doc Thissen 7 years ago
What would make this perfect would be a flower shop in the window called The Petal File.
#35
Lens Flare In This Photo Looks Like Eric Cartman
#36
When Your Tutor Is A Jedi Knight
Samantha Robinson 7 years ago
*Raises hand* Teacher, when are we going to have the debate on who shot first?
Steve Bowman 7 years ago
Answer: "There won't be the debate you're waiting for."
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When you have to teach a class at 1:30, but have a Jedi Council meeting at 4.
#37
My Mom And Dad Face Swap Looks Like Dave Grohl
ChickyChicky 7 years ago
OMG are you Dave Grohl? What if my parents did a face swap and it looked just like me?
Marika Stanway 7 years ago
Dave Grohl on the left looks like he's had a funky trip to a dentist
#38
This Slice Of Ham Looks Like Jabba The Hutt
Janina Prado 7 years ago
that was so bad. I keep giggling, but still bad.
Load More Replies... Janina Prado 7 years ago
More like Silence Of The Ham. (I know. I know. I'm going. I'll get my coat.)
#39
A Facebook Friend Of Mine Looks Like The Mailman From Rick And Morty
#40
My Binoculars Look Like Wall-E's Eyes
Neeraj Jha 7 years ago
I have said this before.. I am saying this again.. That. Was. The. Whole. Point.
-LittleGalaxy- 7 years ago
Walleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeimgettingtiredeeeeeee
#41
My Friend's Dog Looks Like Falkor From "The Neverending Story"
Ethan Slusser 7 years ago
Falkor terrified me as a kid. Still kind of does
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#42
Dyed My Hair Blue And Realized I'm Dressed Just Like Sadness From Disney's Inside Out
#43
My Power Washer Looks Like Mike Wazowski
#44
Accidental The Life Aquatic Cosplay
Zoe Gillenwater 7 years ago
Man, you must be really young to think Bill Murray was only 40 in this pic!
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Jeannine Pope 7 years ago
You need to preserve these two pics together for your kid in the future.
#45
Accidental Top Gun Cosplay
Mont 7 years ago
The blonde guy's hair looks remotely like the woman's in the movie. Other than that, nothing whatsoever is similar about these two.
Jeannine Pope 7 years ago
Hilarious! You need someone sniffing alot like Val Kilmer in the background!
Crappy Annoying Google- 7 years ago
Uh.....Eww! Do they re-enact the blowing drapes scene too? Eww. ;)
#46
This Man Looks Like Cartman
MagicalUnicorn 7 years ago
i'm so happy somebody still reads books instead of being glued to phone :)
Rafaella Bueno 7 years ago
Some people are reading ebooks on their phones
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#47
This Strawberry I Found Looks Like Mario
#48
This Duck Looks Like Darth Maul
Tamara Laney 7 years ago
That's a Muscovy duck & they are very freaky looking. They have a comb that raises up & down and have a very scary croaking sound.
Lodogg 3323 7 years ago
At last we shall reveal ourselves to the geese, at last we shall have our revenge
Alex Craig 7 years ago
Excuse my ignorance, I don't know Darth Maul. But that is a very cool looking duck.
#49
It Wasn’t Until He Went To The Bathroom At Work That A Friend Of Mine Realised He Was Dressed Like Peter Griffin
#50
I Look Strikingly Similar To A 90s Cartoon Character Daria Right Now
egracec 7 years ago
As a sarcastic optimist I did smile at this. Daria was one of my favorites growing up.
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#51
My Dad Looks Just Like This Magic The Gathering Card
Kimberly Robinson 7 years ago
You discovered his secret identity! I think he might spend a few weeks in December as Santa, as well.
#52
We Have Another Accidental Cosplay Of Nigel Thornberry On Our Hands
#53
Today I Realized I'm Henry From Firewatch
#54
Today My Workmate Accidentally Came To Work Dressed As Captain Kirk
Jef Bateman 7 years ago
I know that show is pretty old, but those costumes still look cool. Maybe they got the future right after all.
#55
Accidental Cosplay?
#56
Thought I Looked Cute As Hell Today And My Boyfriend Told Me I Look Like Pinhead Larry
Lilly 7 years ago
yes, she does! but she must have a good sense of humor to post it. and she does look cute too
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Daniel Sipes 7 years ago
Chill guys. It's a joke. I'm sure her boyfriend still thinks she's beautiful; to him it's just a funny coincidence. But if he actually says she's ugly...yeah she needs a new boyfriend, cuz DAMN.
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Anne Wild 7 years ago
OMG, it never stops to amuse me how the people of the internet are so quick to judge....... I am almost sure he was teasing her, which happens often in relationships. Don't sacrifice him yet.... This is just so foolish. Would you give up on a working relationship just because you significant other said that your hair looks funny, or you look like pinhead Larry? Get real.
Rebecca Kenny 7 years ago
Looks like she's only wearing eyeshadow on one eye, it's driving me crazy.
#57
She Stole My Look
#58
This Building Looks Like Calculon From Futurama
Tony Alonzo 7 years ago
Dramatic.......................................................................................PAUSE!
Lilith 7 years ago
Nah, you’ve got to make it hammier by holding it reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally long
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#59
My Professors Shadow Looks Like Lord Farquaad
Cian Thomas McHugh 5 years ago
"Some of you may die, but that is a sacrifice I am willing to make"
Kristin Connon 7 years ago
And it kinda looks like she's holding a gun. What class is this again??
#60
So My Professor Accidentally Dressed Up As Han Solo The Other Day
#61
About 2 Hours After Leaving The House, I Realized I Accidentally Dressed The Baby Up As Marty Mcfly
#62
Accidental Geralt From Witcher Cosplay
Nadine Ducca 7 years ago
The only similarity is that it's just a man and a horse! Calling that "accidental cosplay" sounds like quite the leap!
Kelsey Hulce 7 years ago
That officer is probably old enough to be my dad. But damn is he sexy.
#63
My Papa Has No Idea He Slightly Resembles Waldo Today
#64
My Buddy Found A Kid Dressed Like Cartman In CO Today
#65
Thia Garage Looks Like A Ninja Turtle
#66
Accidental Cosplay. My Roommate Walked Downstairs And I Asked Her To Hold My Hobbes. She Didn't Get Why
#67
My Measuring Tape Looks Like Mr. T
mathead 7 years ago
Haha! Yeah, they should totally market this as Mr Tape :D
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It Has Just Been Brought To My Attention That I Look Like An Older, Sleep-Deprived Coraline Jones
#69
This Mop Wringer Resembles Optimus Prime
#70
The Hornet's Nest Near My Roof Looks Like Admiral Ackbar
#71
This Mop Looks Like Skrillex
#72
My Succulent's Flower Looks Like A Demogorgon
d r e a m w o r l d 7 years ago
(Just so you know, I'm not angry at the plant owner, I'm just saying, best they heat it up a little!)
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#73
That Time I Accidentally Dressed Up As Link From Legend Of Zelda
#74
She Didn't Even Know How Coordinated She Was! Accidental Han Solo Cosplay
#75
When You Realize You Accidentally Cosplayed Professor Jones At Work Today
#76
When You Wake Up And Realize You Are Actually Wolverine
#77
I Work With Princess Carolyn (She Doesn't Watch The Show)
#78
My Best Friend Doesn't Watch "How I Met Your Mother". She Didn't Understand Why I Called Her Ted Mosby All Night
Grégoire Saint-Loup 7 years ago
Don't understand. Could you explain for people who didn't watch this stupid show?
Priscilla Winslow 7 years ago
Who's Ken Mosby? Do I really have to watch "How I Met Your Mother" to find out?
#79
Friend Accidentally Dressed Up As Ron Swanson For Halloween. Didn't Notice Until Someone Told Him
Nadine Ducca 7 years ago
Another one that seems like it's trying too hard. He's just wearing a dinner jacket. He isn't even wearing a shirt or tie. Okay, he has a moustache and kinda looks like the guy, but "accidental cosplay" goes too far.
Ceili Barber 7 years ago
THATS taking it "too far". These people are just joking around. They bare a small resemblance to the person so they show us. If you don't have anything nice to say the dont say anything at all. You dont have to be rude about it.
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Alicia Chibuike 7 years ago
I think he looks more like Jack Dolton from the original MacGyver.
#80
T. J. From Recess Accidental Cosplay
#81
Consuela From Family Guy In Real Life
#82
Found A Dalek Trash Can
#83
"You're Looking Sort Of Kim Possible Today"
#84
Accidentally Cosplayed President Coin Today. Didn't Even Realize Till A Couple People Pointed It Out, Now I'll Never Wear This Coat Without Feeling A Little Evil
#85
My Co-Worker Is A Dr Harleen Quinzel Lookalike And Doesn't Have A Clue Who Harley Quinn Is
#86
My Dad's Onion Looks Like Strong Bad
Elizabeth Jennifer Neddo 7 years ago
Trogdor!!!!! Burninating all the people's in their thatch roof cotteges!!!
#87
This Water Bottle Looks Like Eric Cartman
mathead 7 years ago
Yeah, looks like Cartman is winning this thread head-to-head with Han Solo...
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Scumbag Ceo Looks Like One Of The Hardly Boys
#90
Our Accidental Christmas Cosplay
jacluckycat 7 years ago
They are characters from an American television show called Gilligan's Island. It ran during the late 60s.
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When You Try To Match Your Lippy To Your Shoes And Kinda Accidentally Low-Key Cosplay Poison Ivy To Work
Marta Paulaviciute 7 years ago
amm, then every redhead is Poison ivy or Ariel everyday :D:D me "cosplaying" famous redheads from cartoons, movies etc 17388786_1...5851aa.jpg 
#92
You're A Wizard, Harry. The Heater Is Out In My Classroom Today And I'm Freezing. Shirt. Hoodie. Jacket. Additional Hoodie. Scarf. Beanie
#93
This Accidental Misty Cosplayer From Pokemons
#94
Yesterday I Had The Red Shirt On First And I Was Putting On My Sweater And Then I Recognized My Color Scheme: Winnie The Pooh
Nadia Bakker 7 years ago
How did you have the RED first and then it accidentally ended up on top of the yellow? You actually took the trouble to take it off and back on -on top- of the sweater to csplay Pooh? Because if so that's not accidental.
#96
Where's Waldo?
#97
So My Brother Got A Haircut From The New Girl At The Barber Shop, She May Be A Fifth Element Fan
#98
Awkward
#99
I Am Screaming
Collin Edward 5 years ago
The doors are time machines, Boo is Violet, and Violet uses the doors to be the witch from Brave.
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Here to Troll 7 years ago
Seriously. I wish I could downvote this picture harder.
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#100
Accidentally Stumbled Into A Guy Fieri Fan Club Meeting During Breakfast
#101
Why Does This Keep Happening?
#102
So I Just Went To Pick Up A Few Groceries And I Couldn't Figure Out Why Everyone Was Smiling At Me Until A Little Child Pointed At Me And I Realized I Am Dressed Exactly Like Winnie The Pooh
#104
So Dad Accidentally Cosplayed Ned Flanders
#105
I'm Not Entirely Sure That I'm Not Draco Malfoy At This Point
#106
This Peanut M&m Looks Like Kenny From Southpark
#107
My Roommate Doesn’t Watch Bojack And He’s Pulling A Serious Todd On Christmas
#108
My Beer Bubbles Look Like A Member Berry
#109
DIY Bane From Batman
#110
I Got Dressed This Morning And Realized I Was Dressed Preeeetty Much Exactly Like Reggie From Rocket Power!
#111
Accidental Cosplay Of Megara From Hercules
Chelsea Truong 7 years ago
Funny way to fat shame Nicole Gl, Stephanie tanner would say "How Rude"
#112
Realized When I Got To Work Today That I'm Doing A Casual Captain Marvel Cosplay
#113
Went To Work This Morning And Suddenly Realized I Look A Bit Like Susie Meyerson From The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
#114
Walked By The Mirror When I Got Home Today And Realized I Dressed Up Like Arthur Maxson By Mistake Today. All It Really Takes Is A D-Bag Haircut And A Leather Jacket. Boom Accidental Cosplay
Randomcthulu 7 years ago
He's the leader of one of the factions on Fallout 4, had more fun blowing up their blimp lol
#115
Wife Didn't Know Why I Was Laughing At Her New Dress
#116
My Partner Accidentally Cosplayed As Kim Possible Today
#117
When You Go Out Accidentally Dressed As The Former Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Il
#118
"Point Up At The Building So I Can Take A Photo" "Why?"
#119
I Almost Left The House And Then It Hit Me. Damn It. Everything's Ruined
#120
That Time I Looked Up And He Was Inadvertently Serving Jughead Jones Realness
#121
Accidental Cosplay
#122
When You Throw Something On To Run To Target And Realize You Kinda Dressed Up Like A Jedi
#123
Waldo?
Analyn Lahr 7 years ago
Definitely more Ronald MacDonald than Waldo. Waldo doesn't have red hair or wear yellow.
#124
I'm Accidentally Meg Griffin
#125
Accidental Cosplay Of Roy Batty From Blade Runner
#126
No One Told Me We Were Off To Solve Mysteries Today
#127
This Girl Waiting For Her Bus Looks A Lot Like The Little Mermaid
Priscilla Winslow 7 years ago
That red-headed lady happens to be African-American. The little mermaid....?
#128
I Couldn't Stop Laughing After I Got Dressed Today And No One Understood Why
#129
Accidental Cosplay?
#130
My Husband And Son Accidentally Dressed Up As Dodgson And Dennis Nedry From JP
#131
Princess Leia Accidental Cosplay
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Here to Troll 7 years ago
Some of these are awesome. And then the delusional BP posters start just posting pictures of themselves being delusional.
luke murray 7 years ago
It's not really accidental if you are looking for it and trying your best to come up with something that matches it.
Bobbi Newell 7 years ago
This is how meaning gets diluted. Cosplay is deliberate. These are coincidences.
Marnee DeRider 7 years ago
A whole lot of just lookalikes in the face, and weird angles making something look like something else. Might be interesting for another post, but this is about accidental cosplay. Why can't people stick with the theme?
Here to Troll 7 years ago
Some of these are awesome. And then the delusional BP posters start just posting pictures of themselves being delusional.
luke murray 7 years ago
It's not really accidental if you are looking for it and trying your best to come up with something that matches it.
Bobbi Newell 7 years ago
This is how meaning gets diluted. Cosplay is deliberate. These are coincidences.
Marnee DeRider 7 years ago
A whole lot of just lookalikes in the face, and weird angles making something look like something else. Might be interesting for another post, but this is about accidental cosplay. Why can't people stick with the theme?
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