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We have an endless pool of information at our fingertips, thanks to the internet. But the opposite also holds true. Fiction masquerading as fact will catch you if you aren't careful, and it doesn't just come in the form of words. Pictures can be just as deceiving, especially with AI and Photoshop thrown into the mix.

There was once a time when Photoshop was reserved for those who actually knew how to use it. Nowadays, it's in the hands of anyone from your great aunt to your neighbor and that annoying influencer upstairs, who wants us all to believe their waist is the size of a pencil. People around the globe are bending reality at their will... and the results are not always amazing.

Bored Panda has bravely gone down a rabbit hole of photoshop fails to compile a list of the most confidently bizarre and hilarious ones out there. They show that anything is possible (though not always plausible) when you have the help of a magic wand or a healing brush.

#1

I Just Don’t Get How Anyone Finishes Editing This And Goes - Yep, That’s The Perfect Photo

Woman wearing a black dress with distorted facial features showcasing one of the hilarious Photoshop fails at night cityscape background.

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Mike F
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11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just needs whiskers and the cat look is complete.

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You don't have to be a graphic designer or digital professional to be able to use Photoshop. Nowadays, the software is widely available and (almost) anyone can learn to manipulate an image. But it can be fun and entertaining, doing so is not always ethical.

People have been retouching photos long before Photoshop and other editing software entered the market. But back then, the process took more time, effort, resources, and dare we say, skill.

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    #3

    Not Even Judas Was As Treacherous As That Mirror

    Woman posing indoors with distorted hips due to a funny Photoshop fail in a casual setting.

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    Today, apps like Facetune make it possible to change someone's eye color, or remove blemishes at the touch of a button. But digital manipulation can be particularly problematic when it comes to the world of fashion, beauty and aesthetics. Many argue that it promotes unrealistic or unattainable standards.

    "At the same time that the creation of software facilitated the process of retouching images, it also made it possible to make several other profound body modifications, such as stretching the legs and thinning the waist and nose," explains Aela, an online school specializing in UX, Design, and Digital Products. 

    The school's experts add that the manipulation that was previously used to hide an unwanted stain or pimple ended up becoming "a resource for to mold people within a standard of beauty."

    #4

    Just Came Across An Ad For A Sleeping Mask When Something Struck Me Odd

    Collage of people with photoshopped sleep masks covering their eyes in unrealistic and funny ways, showcasing Photoshop fails.

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    Ripley
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like it might play . . . something. I'm going to go with soothing sounds to drown out the sound of blaring horns and screaming.

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    #5

    Expensive Water Bottle From Waterdrop

    Man with dark hair wearing a cream sweater holding a water bottle with an obvious Photoshop fail in the image.

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    2WheelTravlr
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is legit, you just need to get magnets surgically installed inside your hand for it to work properly.

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    #6

    Was Looking For A Cat Carrier And Stumbled Onto This Gem

    Cat with exaggerated makeup photoshopped inside a black soft-sided pet carrier bag, showcasing a funny Photoshop fail.

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    Lotekguy
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are the lipstick and rouge included with the price of the bag, or do they cost extra?

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    Photo editing isn't just about enhancing an image, it can shape how people perceive reality. And that's why it's important to not compromise an image's authenticity when editing it.

    "Edit the image so it stays true to the subject, rather than misrepresenting it," advises virtual photo editing and design studio Pathedit. The team adds that this is especially important when editing photos of people but also applies to product photography.

    "Authenticity can mean the difference between a returned product and a happy customer," they say.

    #7

    My Wife And I Got Maternity Photos Done And My Cousin Thought This One Needed A Bit Of Photoshop

    Pregnant woman holding hands with a man whose lower body is edited to look like a horse in hilarious Photoshop fails.

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    Lotekguy
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Labor could be quite challenging for her.

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    #8

    Looks Relaxing

    Woman sitting on a digitally edited sofa with unrealistic shadows and floating feet, showcasing hilarious Photoshop fails.

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    2WheelTravlr
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope she likes that sofa, with those legs she's never leaving it under her own power.

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    #9

    Just Why

    Photoshop fail on a bus ad showing a dog with human arms wearing a yellow sweater above a town skyline.

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    Lotekguy
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If dogs develop more human characteristics, does that move them up or down the evolutionary scale?

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    #10

    He Copied The Hulks Trainingplan

    Young man with exaggeratedly large muscles standing outdoors, a clear example of funny Photoshop fails.

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    #11

    He Wanted To Show Off His New Boat, His Boyfriend, And Their Apparent Ability To Levitate

    Two men posing on a boat with an obvious Photoshop fail showing an unnaturally elongated neck and distorted body.

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    #12

    On An Asos Ad

    Close-up of a man with a distorted face and mismatched neck demonstrating hilarious Photoshop fails humor.

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    KatSaidThat
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fuuu, even I could do better than this in Paint.

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    #13

    What’s With The Small Head

    Young woman with an exaggeratedly elongated neck in a bizarre Photoshop fail in an indoor cafe setting.

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    Lotekguy
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The clothes are ordinary, but you should see her necklace collection!

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    #14

    Sheldon?

    Photoshop fail showing unrealistic hair treatment before and after images in a hair clinic newspaper ad.

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    Tae Cole
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so glad he got their help or he would of never been able to do big bang

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    #15

    Something Seems Out Of Place Here

    Colorful parrot sitting on a tiny picnic table with nuts and corn under a red umbrella, a funny Photoshop fail.

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    #16

    Legs For Days?

    Two photos of a woman with exaggeratedly elongated legs and distorted body, showcasing hilarious Photoshop fails.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least she grew little T-Rex arms for the second pic.

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    #17

    Something About Those Forearms

    Man in a cowboy hat with exaggerated muscles in funny Photoshop fails showing unrealistic body proportions outdoors and indoors.

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    Ripley
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh god, it's not just the forearms! Argh! My eyes!

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    #18

    A Girl I Follow On Instagram Shamelessly Posted This Lil Mess

    Woman taking a mirror selfie with a distorted wooden door showing a classic example of hilarious Photoshop fails.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll bet that door is h3ll to close.

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    #19

    A Carousel Of… Whatever This Is

    Two women at the gym with obvious Photoshop fails, including distorted body proportions and exaggerated features.

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    #20

    I Love Listening To My Power Generator

    Packaging box showing a person with headphones sitting outside near a power box with obvious Photoshop fails in the image.

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    #21

    A Glorious Tinder Find

    Man in military uniform with distorted eyes and glasses, an example of a hilarious Photoshop fail.

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    #22

    So This Girl Deffinetely Photoshopped Him In Her Picture

    Man and woman on a motorcycle with obvious Photoshop fail blending and unrealistic skin tones in a dimly lit room

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    #23

    Found On Ig Explore Page, How Many Filters Do We Think It Took To Create This?

    Woman with heavily edited facial features showcasing a notable Photoshop fail in makeup and skin retouching.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This just gave me a new idea for egg decorating.

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    #24

    At Least He Looks Happy

    Elderly person using a rollator walker with three wheels in a park highlighting hilarious Photoshop fails.

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    Lotekguy
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he able to grill hot dogs in that thing? Eventually, it would pay for itself!

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    #25

    I Don't Want That Thing Even Close To My Face

    Man using nose hair trimmer incorrectly by pressing it against his nostril in a funny Photoshop fail image.

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    2WheelTravlr
    Community Member
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like he's being accosted by some random woman who has an insane hatred of nose hair.

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    #26

    Boss, I Added In The Sweat

    Woman with ponytail wearing wireless earbuds with visible Photoshop fails and editing errors on her face and shoulder.

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    #27

    This Image I Found On Aliexpress Promoting A Phone Holder. I’m All Kinds Of Confused

    Young woman drinking tea in bed using a hands-free phone holder arm, an example of hilarious Photoshop fails.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
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    12 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The device is reasonably priced. However the surgical implant attachment to the shoulder is very expensive, and usually not covered by insurance (in the US).

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    #28

    Speechless

    Woman wearing a green hijab and lace dress with an exaggerated, distorted face in a hilarious Photoshop fail.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woman Tragically Stabs Herself -- Police Report First Confirmed Chinocide

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    #30

    Found This Magical Floating Papasan Chair On Amazon. I Guess They Couldn't Even Find A Kid To Sit In It For A Photo

    Child reading book on oversized cushioned chair in a living room showcasing hilarious Photoshop fails.

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    Lotekguy
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kid is reading a levitation spell. Obviously, he's nailing it.

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    #31

    My Local Travel Agent. I Didn't Know They Offered Head Transplants

    Photo of a travel advertisement showing a pilot with an unusually large head, a hilarious Photoshop fail example.

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    #32

    The “Family Portrait” Featured In A Netflix Christmas Movie

    Family portrait with awkward faces and mismatched lighting, showcasing one of the most hilarious Photoshop fails ever posted.

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    #33

    Someone From My School Actually Posted This

    Young boy awkwardly photoshopped standing in front of a private jet and convertible car, a hilarious Photoshop fail.

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    Abel
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone that played a lot of GTA.

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    #34

    I Made An Insta For My Dog And This Guy Is One The People On Her Feed. Usually It's Him In A Car Or Something, But It Looks Like He's Been Getting More Creative

    Young man poorly edited into a sunset landscape, showcasing one of the most hilarious Photoshop fails online.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he folds right up into his own little carrying case.

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    #35

    Nextdoor New Neighbor Fail

    Muscular man wearing a white cap taking a shirtless mirror selfie with visible tattoos and a Photoshop fail on his arm.

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    #36

    Some Thinspo I Had Saved On My Phone And Idolized

    Woman posing in a cropped shirt with a distorted waistline in a funny Photoshop fail example showing editing mistakes.

    Until I found this subreddit and realized it was fake. Thank you creator for making this, it definitely helped me out a little bit.

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    Ace
    Community Member
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They seriously were looking t that and not realising it wad fake? I'd not heard of this "thinspo" (thinspiration) before but I guess this shows they need help.

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    #38

    Totally Not Edited

    Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant contestant with an exaggerated hourglass shape, showcasing a classic Photoshop fail.

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    2WheelTravlr
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh man, someone melted their Barbie Doll.

    #39

    This Product Image For A Dog Lick Mat On Amazon

    Dog licking an oddly placed peanut butter patch on a wall, showcasing one of the funniest Photoshop fails.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dog (which doesn't even exist) definitely hates it.

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    #40

    This Was On Volkswagen’s Website

    Blue Volkswagen electric car parked in front of a Volkswagen Group of America building illustrating Photoshop fails.

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    V
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like a car from The Sims.

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    #42

    Very Normal Windows. And Of Course All Of The Comments Were "Beautiful Lady"

    Woman with distorted long legs in a kitchen by the window, a clear example of hilarious Photoshop fails.

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    Lotekguy
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay. I'll play along. Beautiful lady..

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    #43

    Local Photographer Ad On Facebook

    Two girls in pink dresses sitting on a truck bed with hay, Easter eggs, and a rabbit showing hilarious Photoshop fails.

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    2WheelTravlr
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing that would make this look more sketchy is the addition of a white van in the background.

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    #44

    31.7k Followers Btw

    Two women in swimsuits with distorted body proportions standing by pools, showcasing hilarious Photoshop fails.

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    Mavis
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First photo, everyone else has moved far away from the strange cloven hoofed lady with the weird spiky finger.

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    #46

    Amazon Is Back At It Again

    Woman inside a portable sauna holding a tablet, featuring a Photoshop fail with distorted arm and chair next to her.

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    2WheelTravlr
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a Halloween costume of Captain Pike from the original Star Trek.

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    #47

    The Person Who Had To Make This Just Did Not Care At All

    Memorial locket pendant with a lock of hair fail showing a transparent background, a notable Photoshop fail.

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    #48

    This Ad For A Back-Straightening

    Elderly woman with cane in yellow sweater, shown with a Photoshop fail disrupting the natural arm appearance.

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    2WheelTravlr
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back, chin, and b00bs, what a deal!

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    #49

    How Did They Think This Way Okay?

    Woman with an exaggeratedly edited head and hair in a bizarre Photoshop fail illustrating common editing mistakes.

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    Chihuahua Mama
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your dress doesn't have pockets, so you have to store your things in your hair

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    #50

    Coca Cola… Is The Budget Okay?

    Person holding a sandwich and a Coca-Cola can with visible Photoshop fails in the image composition.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their last Xmas ad for 100% AI slop, wasn't it?

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    #51

    I Want To Use This Pan Rack In My Shower, Yes

    Bathroom shower with bath scrubbers hanging on a rod illustrating a hilarious Photoshop fail design mistake.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just don't slip and fall onto a hook ;)

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    #52

    There’s Just So Much Going On Here

    Woman with long hair and glasses on head showing a clear example of hilarious Photoshop fails in a kitchen setting.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Curiously, the candle seems photoshopped too.

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    #53

    This "Maternity" Wedding Dress

    Woman in a long white flowing dress leaning on a tree by the sea with an obvious Photoshop fail on the dress shape.

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    #54

    Was Getting My Vaccine Today And Found This At Walgreens

    Woman on a reusable forehead thermometer box with a visible Photoshop fail showing measurement scale on her forehead.

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    Glix Drap
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really need to keep an eye on the temperature of my reusable forehead.

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    #55

    I Need To Know If This Is Photoshopped. I Feel Like It Is And I Feel Like. I Know Where But Please Help With This

    Woman with blonde hair holding a handwritten note in a car, an example of hilarious Photoshop fails caught on camera.

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    Tea Drinker
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The hand is just wrong. Wrong texture, wrong position.

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