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The internet can’t be just about kittens and wholesome things now can it, dear Pandas? Oh, they’re absolutely fabulous things to pick up your spirits, but sometimes… sometimes you need a bit of c o n t r a s t. There can’t be any light without darkness and there can’t be blessed images without C u R s E d ones to balance out the net.

There’s one Instagram account in particular that we want to highlight today—the ‘Cursed.Aesthetic’ project that has over 177k followers on the social media platform. It’s a haven for bizarre, weird, and slightly disturbing images that suck you in and don’t want to let you go. Some of these are so enrapturing, you might not want to stop looking (and then somehow you can’t account for the last hour).

Have a scroll below, upvote the images that you found the most intriguing, and let us know what you thought of them. We know that these might be a bit too much for some of you Pandas, so here’s Bored Panda’s article about some hilariously cute cats to balance things out.

More info: Instagram (Cursed) | Instagram (Blessed)

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It’s A Jeep Thing You Wouldn’t Understand

It’s A Jeep Thing You Wouldn’t Understand

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#3

Ssshhhhhh

Ssshhhhhh

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Kira Okah
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you sure kitty, and not dragon pretending to be kitty?

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The ‘Cursed.Aesthetic’ IG account also has its mirror twin, the ‘Blessed.Aesthetics’ page to offer followers an alternative if they’re not a fan of cursed images. Though, based on the number of followers alone, it’s easy to spot that it’s the cursed pics that draw in the larger crowd. Possibly because of how mind-bendingly bizarre they are, forcing us outside of our comfort zones.

Cursed images aren’t anything new on the net. They’ve been around since at least October 2015, according to Know Your Meme. The page explains that cursed images are usually photos that are disturbing to the viewer. This can be either due to the super low quality of the pic (oh no, pixels!) or because of how “abnormal or illogical” what’s pictured really is.

#4

Choo Choo

Choo Choo

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Michael Se
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guess the safest place to not get eaten by a snake is ON the snake

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Triv
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I'm going on a LONG trip; I better take some food with me!"

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T J R
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 2 frogs to the fright look like a kid and a parent. "PLEASE, Mom can we take the Snake Train? Please!! All my friends are on there."

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Jon S.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So anyone know why these frogs have jumped on the snake. Have all 10 mistaken it for a female frog....somehow?

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

This is the best image combining two of the best things: reptiles and amphibians :)

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Sophia
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Frogs: Mama? Snake: HELL NO, IM A SNAKE Froggos: Mama!!!!!! *hugs*

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jknbt jknbt
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

suppertime! Mr. Snake is going to have fried frog legs tonite! But as a consolation gift, all the froggies will be given free wheelchairs...

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Ryan Deschanel
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2 years ago (edited)

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Gang rapes are not funny. Gang rapes are not funny. Gang rapes are not funny... I am trying to remind myself.

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#5

First Day On The Job And Saw This Smh

First Day On The Job And Saw This Smh

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#6

Carrying That Mf Thang

Carrying That Mf Thang

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“Images of this or similar nature are sometimes seen as the visual equivalent to CreepyPasta. They have inspired several popular social media accounts devoted to posting various cursed images,” Know Your Meme explains, adding that ‘blessed’ images are the polar opposite of ‘cursed’ ones.

That’s not all, though—there’s also a hybrid variant of pics that are both blessed and cursed that’s called ‘blursed.’ It might sound weird, but I love that word and it’s started me down a dark-yet-well-lit path into some incredibly unusual content.

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#9

My Followers Watching Me Say My Vows To The Love Of My Life

My Followers Watching Me Say My Vows To The Love Of My Life

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After a Tumblr account dedicated exclusively to cursed images started publishing bizarre photos, the idea spread to other blogs. Later, in 2016, cursed photos spread to Twitter. Most recently, cursed images took a hold of TikTok users.

In April 2020, TikTokers edited their videos to include cursed images to the sound clip ‘Rhythm thief but cursed.’ There’s no doubt in my mind that cursed pics will be around for a while and spread even further across the net. It’s a good thing we’ve got so many blessed images to counter them!

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#11

Idk How To React But This Slightly Scares Me. Deep Down I Feel An Emotion Of Pain I’ve Never Felt Before

Idk How To React But This Slightly Scares Me. Deep Down I Feel An Emotion Of Pain I’ve Never Felt Before

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Julia Atkinson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Despite a massive head injury, he was determined to carry the Sacred Orange to safety

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#12

Oh To Be Shitting On A Toilet As The Sun Rises Over A Peaceful Alpine Meadow With No Sign Of Civilization In Sight

Oh To Be Shitting On A Toilet As The Sun Rises Over A Peaceful Alpine Meadow With No Sign Of Civilization In Sight

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Tag Urself I’m The Pizza

Tag Urself I’m The Pizza

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have seen this picture for so many times and never noticed there’s an emo (edit: Goth!) with a raven and a crying bride in it as well. 😮🤭

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#19

Before I Leaped I Should Have Seen The View From Halfway Down

Before I Leaped I Should Have Seen The View From Halfway Down

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#23

Damn I Really Can’t Believe There Was 16yo In 2008

Damn I Really Can’t Believe There Was 16yo In 2008

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That’ll Do

That’ll Do

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember seeing this picture not long ago and the commenters said this was a joke/satire.

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#28

Dia Is The Only True Airport

Dia Is The Only True Airport

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#29

Ayo We Got Dj Lawng Arms Out Here

Ayo We Got Dj Lawng Arms Out Here

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#31

Omw To Refill My...

Omw To Refill My...

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#32

Honestly Goals

Honestly Goals

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Ieva Poliščiukienė
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seen this picture before, she is sitting on her bf, holding hands with mentally disabled brother

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#35

Ho(G)nk

Ho(G)nk

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Andrew Gibb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The story of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell was misinterpreted for a Russian pageant

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#39

Sorry

Sorry

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Eirik Johnsbråten
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Four Horsemen of the Toilet: "Diarrhea", "Hard as a Rock", "The One That Burns", and "Only Gas, No Substance"

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Note: this post originally had 75 images. It’s been shortened to the top 39 images based on user votes.

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