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Prank videos and hidden camera shows have long revealed the crazy things people do when they think no one is looking. Few types of content have more viral potential than seeing someone get caught in a hilariously compromising position or doing something utterly weird. Authenticity is key here.

If you’ve ever wondered what life is like on the other side of the world or how people act when they don’t know they’re being watched, then Google Street View is your best bet. It’s a treasure trove of hilarious moments captured by Google’s camera cars as they drive through cities worldwide.

Google Street View started in 2007 as the absurd idea to create a 360-degree map of the world using cars equipped with cameras. The tech giant has since captured a significant portion of the Earth’s surface. It’s an incredible tool for visually exploring the world, but it works even better as a gold mine of random moments — and yeah, we’re saying that because we love laughing at other people’s silliness!

While on the clock, Street View drivers have recorded countless people doing the funniest things in public. From random glitches to bizarre stunts, Street View has given us plenty of fodder for a good laugh. Here are some of our favorite funny Google Street View pics, including people who got creative with their wardrobe choices and candid footage of people getting caught off guard.

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I Saw A Google Street View Car In My Neighborhood And Took Swift Action. 8 Years Later And My Brother Just Informed Me That It Worked

I Saw A Google Street View Car In My Neighborhood And Took Swift Action. 8 Years Later And My Brother Just Informed Me That It Worked

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Batman Is Coming To Save The World

Batman Is Coming To Save The World

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Nathaniel
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Batman lose his driving licence? Also I like how they have blurred his mask, so you cannot identify Batman. In his Batmask.

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He's Not Having A Good Day

He's Not Having A Good Day

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David
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah boss, I got distracted for just a moment by this car with a really weird camera mounted on top and next thing you know I peeled my truck like a banana.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember similar stuff happening in Westfield Mass because drivers thought they'd make it under a bridge

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JB
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha! This is from Ste Genevieve Missouri. Soon after we drove through there the first time (awesome historical town) I was telling a friend about it and he found this same image as he was looking on Google maps in accompaniment. Bummer day for that FedEx guy, very low underpass.

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Lunch Time

Lunch Time

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bears know that sockeye salmon spawning season is the best time to go fishing! Lots of salmon in the river, they've turned red and are now easy to see, and they are swimming upstream so are remarkably easy to snatch out of the water!

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Was Exploring Google Street View In Japan When Suddenly

Was Exploring Google Street View In Japan When Suddenly

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh that’s just Ben, he’s on his day off from haunting children, don’t mind him :)

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4 People In 4 Coloured Hazmat Suits In Russia. The Further On Street View You Travel The Stranger Their Actions Get, From Staring Into Walls To Checking Random Letterboxes

4 People In 4 Coloured Hazmat Suits In Russia. The Further On Street View You Travel The Stranger Their Actions Get, From Staring Into Walls To Checking Random Letterboxes

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Kidnapping Found In Sweden!

Kidnapping Found In Sweden!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The striped shirt, though. Makes it look like the Hamburglar's involved in whatever's going on.

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Horse Eating A Banana

Horse Eating A Banana

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought this was absolutely normal until I saw that this poor horse had been dressed in white sports socks. That’s when I phoned the RSPCA to report a case of animal cruelty.

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A Young Kid Jousts While Another Watches From The Stands In Denmark

A Young Kid Jousts While Another Watches From The Stands In Denmark

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A Russian Man Trying To Put Out A Fire In His Mazda Rx8

A Russian Man Trying To Put Out A Fire In His Mazda Rx8

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well lol my old coworker had a similar problem with his aftermarket car sound system lmao, the thing shorted out, and his first reaction was opening the zipper and pulling his little " fire hose " out ( no Im not kidding ) luckily our other coworker had a fire extinguisher in his car, put out the smoke ( there was no fire ) and the little " fire hose " was never used, xand thank God to that because i would Ride on his car sometimes.

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Alternative Parking Spot

Alternative Parking Spot

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a truck stop on southbound highway 35. I see it often. Old retired truck turned into a sign (there’s a massive post in the middle)

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Found While Searching An Address For Work. Made My Day

Found While Searching An Address For Work. Made My Day

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Glad This One Wasn't Blurred

Glad This One Wasn't Blurred

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If anyone hasn't seen his recent movie The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, it's pretty hilarious 😆

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Looks Comfortable

Looks Comfortable

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, look at the gate on the right, it's very windy. I am sure the cyclist fiercely fought the wind before giving in like that.

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Coastal Split

Coastal Split

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Note: this post originally had 118 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.

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