The Academy Awards present Oscars to the best supporting actors for a reason. A lot of important things happen in the background! To highlight this, Bored Panda has compiled a list of pictures where the foreground isn't supposed to be the main focus, and they will definitely make you look twice. From savage photobombs to things that were probably supposed to stay out of the frame and more, most of these surprising images are a once-in-a-lifetime type of shots their photographers will be telling their grandchildren about. Scroll down to check them out and upvote your favorites! And while you're at it, fire up these 10+ Of The Worst Selfie Fails By People Who Forgot To Check The Background.
(h/t brightside)
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Hollywood Smile
Queen Elizabeth Deciding To Join In On Australian Field Hockey Player Jayde Taylor's Selfie
It's Behind Me... Isn't It?
Kid In Background Of News Report Gets Stuck In His Lifejacket
Hahahaha.. damn too hilarious! I just cant stop watching him falling and try to pull it out! Awesome!
Thanks.....I was just to be finally breathing again. No I will have to die laughing.
Load More Replies...Thats why you UNBUCKLE and UNZIP your lifejacket. We have all learned a life lesson today XD
Right?! What kind of jackass way is that to remove a life jacket?
Load More Replies...Well, they are made to be hard to get off unless you "unclick" them...kid is just lazy or stupid.
Well the life guards here did not want to miss this chance of a filmed interview of life on the beach and telling them, you would never guess some of the things that happen here
Load More Replies...OMG OMG i laughed and I laughed then i cried ... still laughing
Noooo!
The Old Lady Is A Slash Fan, But She Doesn't Know Slash Is Standing Behind Her
Best Accidental Photobomb Ever
Well That's An Impressive Photobomb
My "friend" once stopped me from seeing a whale breaching by standing in front of it. TOBYN POUND STANLEY I KNOW IT WAS YEARS AGO BUT I'M STILL MAD
Took A Picture Of A Man And Daughter At A Coffee Shop To Show Them What They Would Look Like In 10 Years
Not Everyone Had A Greatest Night...
Got A Picture With Woody In Times Square...
We're So Happy Fiona Could Be There On Our Special Day
Patrick! What the hell are you doing with that skinny bi**h?!
Took A Picture With My Friends, Later Noticed The Cops In The Background
He Looks Stunning
My Sister Was Taking Pictures Of My Nephew At School And The Little Guy In The Back Looks Miserable
Selfie Photo Bomb... Nailed It
My Daughter Thought This Was Her. Bonus: My Son In The Background
Cheerleading Practice
Tim Duncan's Accidental Photobomb
Cute Couple Picture
I'm Pretty Sure They Don't Even Know Each Other
Leaning Tower Of Pisa
Unicorns Aren't The Only Things That Poop Rainbows...
Aww, cant wait to find my golden furball at the end of the rainbow
Photo Bombed By Batman
On Vacation In California With My Best Friend And Took A Picture With Perfect Timing
Horses, Such Elegant Creatures
The Best Picture I Have Ever Taken
Largest Photobomb Ever?
Halloween 1989. That's Me On The Right. My Sister Is Behind Me And About To Have A Really Bad Day
That's A Cemetery In The Background
Weeeeell, they say quiet, but those groans and cries of 'brains' can get pretty tiresome...
My Friend Caught The Bouquet. That Is Her Boyfriend In The Background
I don't know why everyone thinks he's not up to her standards? You're only saying that because he's heavy. Not everyone likes six packs or guys that are super thin. Heavy guys are cuddly, strong, happy and usually self confident.
I Was Trying To Take A Nice Photo Of My Cat When I Noticed The Neighbours Cat In The Background
A Lady's Hairdo In The Background Makes It Look Like Chewbacca Is Lurking
My Son Has Conquered The Photobomb
Some Friends Took A Picture And Later Realized That The People In The Background Were Stuffing A Baby In A Cannon
What's wrong with that? I did that to my niece last week. We live in Somerset, England.. She ended up in Scotland
Just Found This Cute Picture Of Me And My Cousin, And My Psycho Brother In The Background
Monopoly Man In Background During Equifax Senate Hearing
Baby Photobomb
Groom's Sister Passed Out At The Exact Moment The Judge Said "You May Kiss The Bride"
I Took This Picture Trying To Get A Fun Candid Of The Bride And Groom. Best Choice Ever
Thought I Took A Great Picture Of My Dog Then I Noticed The K9 Centipede In The Background
My Friends Dog In The Background And Her Sons T-Shirt Match Perfectly
Duck With Burning Background
My Brother Posted A Picture On His Birthday. Upon Seeing It I Immediately Started Laughing At Who He Captured In The Background
Attack Of The Butterfly
Perfect Timing Selfie
It Was That Moment, He Knew He Wanted More
The Look Of A Man Who Spend $1000+ On A Seat To Try And Watch A Game Behind Hodor
A Friend Of Mine Posted A Baby Pic Of Her At Disney... Everyone Was Wayy More Intrigued By What Was Happening In The Background
Got A New Tux Today And Decided To Get A Picture. I Accidentally Sent This To My Girlfriend
When You Get The Prime Spot So The Guy At The Back Has To Propose By A Bench
Accidental Photo Bomb
I Took This Selfie Of Me And My Friend In Nyc And Only Realized The Strategically Placed Person In The Background When I Got Back (Brandon & Jac)
Oh No
My Mother Sent Me This Picture, Saying "Look At The Cool New Door I Just Got For The Garden!"... No Mention Of Why There Was A Ravaging Prairie Fire In The Background...
Girlfriend Caught A Pickpocket In Action
Went To A Petting Zoo. Friend Got Stepped On By A Pig. I Couldn't Have Planned These Pictures If I'd Tried!
Had A Caption Until The Lady In The Background Nailed It For Me
I want to say, but its odd to say. That I had it. Actually I consumed it, err that's wrong too. I ate it, nope. Ok, for those don't know, its a jelly snake, now read above sentences again without your mind being dirty!
I Sent This Picture To Most Of My Family. I Just Now Noticed What My Dad Did To My Fridge In The Background... (Me And My Brother's Names Are Nick And Nate)
Happy Birthday Kelley
Look At How Long This Gummy Worm I Found Is!
Senior Picture Background Fail
The Art In The Background Makes Appear Like My 1-Year-Old Daughter Is Holding Some Kind Of Melee Weapon
Tried To Look Talented In The Background Of A Family Portrait. Failed
I Took A Selfie And Saw Myself 20 Years In The Future (I'm Wearing Khakis Too)
He Seams To Really Dislike Her Bag
Canopy In The Background Makes It Look Like Dj Khaled Just Graduated
I was gonna make a joke.. But it was inappropriate. Aw, what the hell. Was it p*ssy-eating school?
Her Friend To The Left Doesn't Look Fine
My Facebook Friend Met Ed O'Neill And The Guy Behind Her Can't F**king Believe It
Just Hanging Out... Kids Playing In The Leaves, Smoking Some Chicken On The Green Egg, Oh And Our Dog...
Possessed dog, zombie children rising from the grave.. Photoshop a few headstones in there, makes a great Halloween card.
When You See It...
We saw that, but I guess she doesn't see that coming definitely. xD!
A Car Like Mine Parked Next To Me So I Snapped A Photo. I Noticed Weeks Later That A 3rd Mountaineer Was Driving By At The Exact Moment I Took The Photo
He Probably Regrets Choosing A Medical School
Just Got Back From Iceland- Was Going Through My Pictures And Found The Best Photobomb Of All Time
A Few Days Ago I Had A Frankenshake, Didn't Realise The Hidden Gem As The Wife Took My Pic
Took A Picture Of My Parents On A Boat With A Rope Swing. Attempted Back Flip Gone Wrong
Just Photoshop a dolphin with its nose in left hand palm, and suddenly it will become a stunt gone well.
Took A Pic Of My Kid On Her New Pimped Up Bike... Didn't Pay Attention To The Graffiti In The Background
So I Went To México Over The Summer. Going Through My Pictures, I Just Noticed This Guy In The Background
Pretty Much Sums It All Up
It feels like she is strangling poor mouse and its eyes popping out and with that thought in mind, that smile makes it creepiest at its best!
Sleepy Head
I swear little kids could fall asleep on a pile of broken glass, no problem.
My Friend's Photobomb
Drunk Guy Peeing Behind Tent At Wedding Reception
A Photo Of My Mother And Grandmother With My Dog Doing Her Own Business In The Background
When People Do Not Approve Your New Hairstyle
Caught My Brother Falling Skim Boarding While Taking A Picture Of My Wife And Daughter
Took This Picture Of My Kid While At A Restaurant, I Can't Stop Laughing At The Guy In The Back
When Waitress Brings Someone Else Their Food When You Ordered First
Never Know What Strangers May Be Doing In The Background When You're Taking A Picture
That Awkward Moment When You're Trying To Take A Selfie And A Mother Decides To Beat Her Child With Her Sandal
Is it a thing to casually beat your kids with your shoes somewhere? I think I have heard about it multiple times before and it seems odd.
Every Mom Is On The Phone Here In The Background
Boy In The Back Is Probably Going Through Existential Crisis
Took A Picture Of A Friend And Capture Something In The Background
It's not a pacifier. It's a mouth piece for a board game. There are a few games out there with them. The most known one is Speak Out.
Really excellent collection. I appreciate how Bored Panda keeps things fairly "clean" (meaning not too vulgar) as opposed to infuriating, misogynistic websites like The Chive (which I refuse to view at all because it's so offensive). Keep up the good work!
That's AMAZING! I also link to malware to get paid. Isn't it such fun?
Load More Replies...Really excellent collection. I appreciate how Bored Panda keeps things fairly "clean" (meaning not too vulgar) as opposed to infuriating, misogynistic websites like The Chive (which I refuse to view at all because it's so offensive). Keep up the good work!
That's AMAZING! I also link to malware to get paid. Isn't it such fun?
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