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Comedy and tragedy, or so the saying goes, is a matter of perspective. You falling into a well is comedy, me getting a papercut? Tragedy. Fortunately for most, through the magic of the internet, it’s possible to find and display moments right before (hopefully hilarious) unfortunate events. 

We’ve gathered some wonderful examples of moments captured seconds or even milliseconds before disaster. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the best ones, and feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. 

#1

A Story Of Confusion

A Story Of Confusion

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    Can Never Get A Good Picture Of My Hiking Pals Together So This Is The Best I Can Do

    Can Never Get A Good Picture Of My Hiking Pals Together So This Is The Best I Can Do

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    #3

    Never Take A Selfie During A Snowball Fight

    Never Take A Selfie During A Snowball Fight

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    #4

    Took My Kids Rock Climbing Today

    Took My Kids Rock Climbing Today

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    #5

    True Love

    True Love

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    #6

    A Second Before ⁠

    A Second Before ⁠

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    #7

    This Photo Of A Pelican Trying To Eat My Phone

    This Photo Of A Pelican Trying To Eat My Phone

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    #8

    My Lumberjack Brother-In-Law's First Time In Finland Making An Ice Hole. A Good Example Of How Not To Do It

    My Lumberjack Brother-In-Law's First Time In Finland Making An Ice Hole. A Good Example Of How Not To Do It

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    JB
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm getting a Wile E coyote/roadrunner vibe

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    #9

    Halloween 1989. That's Me On The Right. My Sister Is Behind Me And About To Have A Really Bad Day

    Halloween 1989. That's Me On The Right. My Sister Is Behind Me And About To Have A Really Bad Day

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    2WheelTravlr
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look closely and you'll see she's holding onto two rings, so she's not falling. It doesn't appear photoshopped, but I think the girl is older than she appears, you can see her long ponytail behind her, so she's definitely beyond toddler age.

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    #10

    Something Will Be Missing

    Something Will Be Missing

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    Mark
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine being so Texan your hat just levitates

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    #11

    My Niece Likes To Chase Seagulls. The Seagulls In Chicago Chase Back

    My Niece Likes To Chase Seagulls. The Seagulls In Chicago Chase Back

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    #12

    That One Christmas When A Champagne Cork Hit Me In The Eye

    That One Christmas When A Champagne Cork Hit Me In The Eye

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    #13

    The Calm Before The Storm

    The Calm Before The Storm

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    #14

    My Daughter Stepping On A LEGO

    My Daughter Stepping On A LEGO

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    Francois
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... and who left the Lego in the floor?

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    #15

    When My Husband Thought It Was A Good Idea To Pick Me Up While Standing Dangerously Close To The Creek After Our Wedding

    When My Husband Thought It Was A Good Idea To Pick Me Up While Standing Dangerously Close To The Creek After Our Wedding

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    #16

    Caught My Puppy Right As He Discovered Why He Shouldn’t Run On Ice To Get To His Best Friend

    Caught My Puppy Right As He Discovered Why He Shouldn’t Run On Ice To Get To His Best Friend

    No puppies were harmed in the production of this photo.

    LaughsMuchTooLoudly Report

    Betta Fish
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No hes sliding like a penguin on his belly

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    #17

    Earthly Pleasures

    Earthly Pleasures

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    Javelina Poppers
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the worst St. Pauli Girl beer sign I've ever seen.

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    #18

    My Girlfriend Was Trying To Take A Photo Of Her Ice Cream

    My Girlfriend Was Trying To Take A Photo Of Her Ice Cream

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    Candid Panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol! Thought that was a black cloud behind the ice cream cone.

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    #19

    The Exact Moment My Brother Got Punched In The Face By This Cheeky Little Lady

    The Exact Moment My Brother Got Punched In The Face By This Cheeky Little Lady

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    Alexia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, the little lady is enjoying it

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    #20

    Smile

    Smile

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    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The child needs to open his mouth. Get a free drink.

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    #21

    My Boyfriend Wanted To Take A Picture Of That Glass Of Wine, Then My Dog Showed Up In My Window And Did This

    My Boyfriend Wanted To Take A Picture Of That Glass Of Wine, Then My Dog Showed Up In My Window And Did This

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    Javelina Poppers
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Carrie Nation is reincarnated as a dog?

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    #22

    The Moment Before I Got Attacked

    The Moment Before I Got Attacked

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    #23

    My Stupid Unexpecting Face A Fraction Of A Second Before Being Bit In The Junk

    My Stupid Unexpecting Face A Fraction Of A Second Before Being Bit In The Junk

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    #24

    I Asked If I Could Pet Him. The Answer Was, "Sure, He’s Friendly." Dog Starts Growling In The Second Picture

    I Asked If I Could Pet Him. The Answer Was, "Sure, He’s Friendly." Dog Starts Growling In The Second Picture

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    #25

    Not Even The Dog Expected To Go Swimming

    Not Even The Dog Expected To Go Swimming

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    Nina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Bye all, it was nice knowing ya"

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    #26

    "Is This Cake Batter?" Dunks Entire Head In

    "Is This Cake Batter?" Dunks Entire Head In

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    Nina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd love to see an 'after' pic as well 😁

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    #27

    Dad's Reflexes Worked

    Dad's Reflexes Worked

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    #28

    Trying To Take A Picture With The Monkey

    Trying To Take A Picture With The Monkey

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    Mark
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tourists to SE and East Asia. DO NOT MESS WITH THE MONKEYS. They may seem cute but they are used to living with humans and know exactly how to steal food, and they are extremely territorial and protective of their families

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    #29

    That's Gonna Hurt

    That's Gonna Hurt

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    #30

    A Second Before The Bite ⁠

    A Second Before The Bite ⁠

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a Belgian Malinois. Can confirm there is an absolutely legitimate reason that they are nicknamed “Maligators” XD

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    #31

    My Neighbor's Pipe Broke, And I Am About To Be Flooded. Should I Put A Towel Or A Couple Of Sheets Of Toilet Paper?

    My Neighbor's Pipe Broke, And I Am About To Be Flooded. Should I Put A Towel Or A Couple Of Sheets Of Toilet Paper?

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    Erdot
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try putting your apartment in rice.

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    #32

    The Moment My Sister Was Punched In The Face By A Horse

    The Moment My Sister Was Punched In The Face By A Horse

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    #33

    Picture That My Friend Took Down At The Beach The Other Day

    Picture That My Friend Took Down At The Beach The Other Day

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    #34

    Seconds Before Disaster

    Seconds Before Disaster

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    #35

    I Call This One The Dog Crash. No Dogs Were Hurt In This Photo, Just Andy’s Ego

    I Call This One The Dog Crash. No Dogs Were Hurt In This Photo, Just Andy’s Ego

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    #36

    My Girlfriend Opening A Snack Next To Seagulls

    My Girlfriend Opening A Snack Next To Seagulls

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    Rigor Moreno
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no! There's an army waiting on the ground... :D

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    #37

    Horse Shenanigans

    Horse Shenanigans

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    #38

    Apparently, The Spirit Possessing My Cat Doesn't Like Selfies

    Apparently, The Spirit Possessing My Cat Doesn't Like Selfies

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    #39

    The Fall Of The Tower

    The Fall Of The Tower

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    TheNewJenBrady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That kid on the beanbag is scared for his life lol

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    #40

    This Image Was Taken Moments Before I Heard My Wife’s Screams Coming From The Bedroom

    This Image Was Taken Moments Before I Heard My Wife’s Screams Coming From The Bedroom

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    #41

    She Slipped Trying To Pop The Soap Bubbles

    She Slipped Trying To Pop The Soap Bubbles

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    #42

    Moments Before Disaster

    Moments Before Disaster

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    #43

    Falling Glasses

    Falling Glasses

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    #44

    A Bird Perched On My Head Took Flight As I Took The Picture

    A Bird Perched On My Head Took Flight As I Took The Picture

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    #45

    I Started Dating A Girl With A Dog. I Have A Cat. We Decided It Was Time To Introduce Them. This Is Me Just Before Being Caught In Violent Crossfire

    I Started Dating A Girl With A Dog. I Have A Cat. We Decided It Was Time To Introduce Them. This Is Me Just Before Being Caught In Violent Crossfire

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    Blue
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because you aren't doing it in the correct way

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    #47

    0.5 Seconds Before Realizing She Missed The Glass

    0.5 Seconds Before Realizing She Missed The Glass

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    Yuri Russonovitch
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just love the hat. Need to get the Mrs one like that.

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    #48

    Just Before The Ouch

    Just Before The Ouch

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    #49

    Dairy Queen Flip

    Dairy Queen Flip

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    #50

    The Photo Explains It All

    The Photo Explains It All

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    Xray0976
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This photo doesn't explain a damn thing!!!

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    #51

    Little League

    Little League

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    Blue
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... They don't wear helmets/face guards??

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    #52

    When You’re Just Trying To Get A Chill Outfit Selfie

    When You’re Just Trying To Get A Chill Outfit Selfie

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    #53

    A Picture Of Me As A Kid With A Snowball My Dad Threw At Me Moments Before

    A Picture Of Me As A Kid With A Snowball My Dad Threw At Me Moments Before

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    #54

    Took A Photo At The Exact Moment, My Boyfriend Was Bitten By His Squirrel Friend

    Took A Photo At The Exact Moment, My Boyfriend Was Bitten By His Squirrel Friend

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    #55

    Naughty Swan

    Naughty Swan

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    Mark
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This picture is next to the dictionary entry of swan

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    #56

    Headshot Incoming

    Headshot Incoming

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    #57

    Photos Taken Seconds Before Disaster

    Photos Taken Seconds Before Disaster

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    #58

    A Pigeon Flew Into The House While My Sister's Friend Was Doing Yoga

    A Pigeon Flew Into The House While My Sister's Friend Was Doing Yoga

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    #60

    She Had No Idea

    She Had No Idea

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    #61

    Well, That Didn’t Go As Planned

    Well, That Didn’t Go As Planned

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    #62

    Take A Picture, She Said. "Ok, Just Make Sure She Doesn't Fall Flat On Her Face In A Puddle". 2 Seconds Later

    Take A Picture, She Said. "Ok, Just Make Sure She Doesn't Fall Flat On Her Face In A Puddle". 2 Seconds Later

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    #63

    The Moment Before A Bee Flew Into My Face

    The Moment Before A Bee Flew Into My Face

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    Betta Fish
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well its a bumble bee and bumble bees are flipping adorable

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    #64

    Tried To Take A Nice Summer Picture With The Lads... Got A Football To The Head Instead

    Tried To Take A Nice Summer Picture With The Lads... Got A Football To The Head Instead

    PM_ME_YOUR_UPPERCUT Report

    #65

    My Sister Dropping Me

    My Sister Dropping Me

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    #66

    Splash

    Splash

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    #67

    Picture Taken Seconds Before Disaster

    Picture Taken Seconds Before Disaster

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    Nina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'That day, I did not land on my 4 paws'

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    #68

    I Caught A Moment Of This Kid Getting Hit In The Face By A Coin During A Baptism Party A Few Years Ago

    I Caught A Moment Of This Kid Getting Hit In The Face By A Coin During A Baptism Party A Few Years Ago

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    #69

    Moment Before

    Moment Before

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    TheNewJenBrady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you have a cactus on the floor with two toddlers??

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    #70

    I Took This Picture Before My Parrot Bit Me And In My Defense I Was Just Taking Pictures

    I Took This Picture Before My Parrot Bit Me And In My Defense I Was Just Taking Pictures

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    Alexia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Phones are the mortal enemies of all parrots. All phones must die. Period.

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    #71

    My Puppy Decided He Also Wanted A Piece Of My Mom's Birthday Cake

    My Puppy Decided He Also Wanted A Piece Of My Mom's Birthday Cake

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    Rigor Moreno
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a very small bite so he's a little bit shy... :D

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    #72

    My Son Batting A Ball Back Into My Daughter's Face

    My Son Batting A Ball Back Into My Daughter's Face

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    Tempest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though the ball is so close to contacting her face she still hasn’t reacted cause she’s so busy gobbling up the other ball! 😅

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    #73

    A Picture My Mom Caught Of Me Wiping Out As A Kid

    A Picture My Mom Caught Of Me Wiping Out As A Kid

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    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The child and the sled mirroring each other.

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    #74

    Just Seconds Before He Hits The Ground

    Just Seconds Before He Hits The Ground

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    #75

    My Parents’ Cats Were Finally Being Nice To Each Other, But Things Quickly Changed When I Tried To Take A Picture

    My Parents’ Cats Were Finally Being Nice To Each Other, But Things Quickly Changed When I Tried To Take A Picture

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    #77

    One Second Before The Spill

    One Second Before The Spill

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    Madam Puddyfoot
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And just out of the frame of the picture there is a very satisfied cat...

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    #78

    My Buddy Caught A Fish And The Camera Just Happened To Catch The Exact Moment It Leaped From His Hands

    My Buddy Caught A Fish And The Camera Just Happened To Catch The Exact Moment It Leaped From His Hands

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    #79

    My Poor Cousin Slipping Off The Chair

    My Poor Cousin Slipping Off The Chair

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    #80

    My Friend Is Teaching His Toddler To Ride A Bike

    My Friend Is Teaching His Toddler To Ride A Bike

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    rullyman
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you not have a helmet on a small child who's still learning?

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    #81

    Something Went Wrong

    Something Went Wrong

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    #82

    Tried To Take A Cute Picture With My Beer

    Tried To Take A Cute Picture With My Beer

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    Me Oh My
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Babies are like cats. They like knocking things over.

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    #83

    Old Photo Of My Brother Falling Off A Porch Chair

    Old Photo Of My Brother Falling Off A Porch Chair

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just going to be in the corner depressed that OP called a photo from 2001 an "old photo" XD I know it was 23 years ago, so it IS an old photo, but I'm still gonna just go and feel old in the corner now XD

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    #84

    The One That Got Away

    The One That Got Away

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    #85

    About To Teach My Daughter About Real Life

    About To Teach My Daughter About Real Life

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    The wee giant
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Twist the girl is the same op in the other uno picture

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    #86

    Moments Before An Asphalt Faceplant

    Moments Before An Asphalt Faceplant

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    #87

    My Little Sis Dropped Her Ice Cream

    My Little Sis Dropped Her Ice Cream

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    Tempest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And such a beautiful scoop of chocolate ice cream 😭

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    #88

    The Moment My Cone Became A Cup

    The Moment My Cone Became A Cup

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    #89

    Seconds Before This Bee Stung Me

    Seconds Before This Bee Stung Me

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