30 Funny Before & After Pics You Might Find Hard To Believe Show The Same Person (New Pics)
One of the best things you can have in life is a great sense of humor (well, that and a pet!). Laughter helps you deal with stress, takes your mind off your problems, and even improves your immune system. And we find that it really helps if we all take ourselves a little less seriously and stop chasing after the ‘perfect’ beauty standards we see on social media every single day.
The r/PrettyGirlsUglyFaces online community does a fabulous job at showing that everyone—absolutely everyone—has a derpy side to them… and that the illusion of beauty can be shattered in mere moments if someone changes their expression. We’ve collected some of the subreddit’s top recent photos for you to enjoy and to inspire you to make goofy faces in the mirror whether you’re at school, work, or home. Oh, and the community is very inclusive and is open to everyone and anyone, regardless of their gender.
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Snow White Unhinged
This Is The Worst Picture I’ve Ever Taken In My Life
me in zoom classes after checking 4163917 times if my camera was really off
Parently My First Post Wuddnt Up To Snuff……. Howaboutnowcowboys?!
They are really pretty! It is great they can be funny and make this face and post it with such confidence
The beauty and personal care industry is absolutely massive. According to Statista, it amounted to $571.1 billion in 2023, globally, and the market is expected to grow by a whopping 3.8% every single year.
The United States generates by far the largest amount of revenue. In 2023, the US alone was responsible for $914.41 billion in revenue, or $74.23 per person. In short, looking beautiful and youthful is a huge business. It’s something that most people care about, but it’s especially pronounced in the US.
I Know It Doesn’t Have My Full Face In It But I Hope It Still Gives You Nightmares
You Won’t Believe This
omg why are people holding their breaths like that??? LOL
The Duality Of Woman
But then there’s the r/PrettyGirlsUglyFaces subreddit, sporting the caption “You are so beaut-OHGOD!”, essentially telling everyone that it’s perfectly all right to show off your goofy, less-than-stellar side of you. The community encourages its members to have fun and avoid trying to “maintain your dignity.” The sub is meant for having fun, and not judging others on their looks, which is a breath of fresh air in a world where social media is full of picture-perfect influencer reels and snaps.
Just Bathroom Stuff
What You See vs. What I See When I Accidentally Switch My Cam On
😳😬😬 How did they make themselves look so much older in the second picture!?!
I’m A Shapeshifter
Also why is her left side pierced in one of the pics and the right one in the other pic?
The camera is inverted. You can also see her beauty mark switch sides
Load More Replies...They don't have the same eyebrows. I'm kind of doubting this one.
The subreddit was founded all the way back in mid-July 2012 and will be celebrating its 11th birthday in just a couple of weeks’ time. Throughout the years, the group has grown to house nearly 100k members who love the overall silliness and great sense of humor to be found here.
The moderator team running the show asks redditors to post at least two photos of themselves. “Submit photos in an Imgur or Reddit album with at least one ‘pretty’ (aka normal) face and as many horrifying faces as you'd like to contribute. Have fun. Be ugly. Go nuts,” they explain.
Soaking In A Warm Winter Day
That would be me trying to see my phone screen under the sun
This Couldn’t Go Left Unseen
Instagram vs. Reality V.2
They also add that this is a safe-for-work community and nobody should be posting anything explicit or suggestive. What’s more, everyone’s encouraged to be polite and respectful of one another. “Remember: these are real people posting silly selfies for fun. Don't be a jerk,” the mods stress.
Meanwhile, if anyone writes a comment asking, “Which one’s the pretty face?”, they’ll get an immediate ban. Redditors also shouldn’t “complain a poster is not pretty enough to post here.” This all seems like common sense stuff, but clearly, if the rules are made this explicit, someone hasn’t been following them.
Scientists Believe They Have Found The Missing Link
Beanie Love vs. Sticky Tape Fun
Mmmm Would You Like To Get A Hot Dog Together Sometime?
Despite the name of the subreddit, r/PrettyGirlsUglyFaces, absolutely everyone is welcome to post here. “We want everyone to show us their most recklessly hideous faces. Do not worry about the subreddit name, friends! We are an all-inclusive community hare,” the mods write, inviting the entire web to join in on the fun.
Take Two Days Apart. I’ve Been Bored
Get A Girl Who Can Do Both
I’ve Had A Slow Afternoon
Previously, Bored Panda spoke to the founder of the sub, redditor u/Sinkingfast, who shared some background information on the community.
"The community itself has stayed consistent and loyal. We get a lot of users who see positive reception to their posts and come back as repeat posters. Creating a safe and fun environment to post weird pics in judgment-free was always the goal and I'd like to think we've maintained it, especially with the help of our loyal user base,” they told us.
I Send These To My Friends And Family To Make Them Smile. Sometimes I Do It In Public Places And Onlookers Are Horrified
This is the funniest thing I've ever seen in my life, blimey, I should stop looking at these in case I p**s myself in laughter
“No Makeup” Makeup vs. Actual No Makeup
What My Boyfriend Thought He Was Getting, Versus What He Actually Got
“Our community is great. I want people to be comfortable enough to share and have fun. The subreddit really belongs to the users and wouldn't exist without them,” the mod said. They added that there’s a limit to the number of people we can know, so we tend to judge them by their appearance, clothing, and behavior.
"My opinion loosely follows something like Dunbar’s number, the theory that we can only know so many people. We used to live in hunter/gatherer tribes as a species and as cities grew, well, people don't know people anymore. You can't know everyone, especially not within a massive city. Even in the age of social media, you can only peek into so many lives,” they told Bored Panda during an interview.
Happy Day
Just Couldn’t Stay Away
It’s Been A Couple Years Since My Debut, I Think It’s Time For My Comeback
“As an example, I might wear a specific band t-shirt and in that instance, I would be doing it to advertise to others I am a fan. Someone could judge me on the shirt and I may get a friend out of it. Someone could also judge me negatively. I chose to present myself that way, though. I don't choose my face,” they said.
What Is Essential ? See The Truth And My Beauty
Jump Scare Warning
About To Make Dinner. This Is What The Taters See When I Mash Em
According to u/Sinkingfast, people tend to assume that someone behaves exactly as they look, even if this is related to things they can’t control, like what their facial features are like.
"You see it all the time in films where someone like Steve Buscemi, who may be the nicest dude in the world, is hired to play a certain role or type because of his physical appearance. What if he wasn't an actor who was typecast all the way to the bank? If he was just a unique-looking dude on the street? Might someone have harsher opinions of him because he's not the typical standard for beauty? Over attributes he cannot fully control," the mod shared their thoughts.
Yep Same Person
I know the feel off the front camera and when I wear baggy clothes it makes me look fat.
I Think I Can Do Even Better But Here's My First Attempt
Lucky. I'm a ginger and my eyebrows don't show for beans.. Like my hair is a darker shade than hers and still don't show!
I’m Sorry
"I think even the most diligent people can't help but slip up and sometimes be biased or judge a book by its cover even if it may be unfair to do so. Hopefully, over time as a society, we don't snap judgments about someone over something they can't control. Humanity could stand to be a little nicer in general,” they said.
The mod revealed to Bored Panda that they now instantly perma-ban users “at the first sign of trolling. However, if it was a genuine mistake, the ban can be lifted in the future.
After you’ve enjoyed this list to the fullest, feel free to take a peek at Bored Panda’s previous features about r/PrettyGirlsUglyFaces here and here, as well as here, here, and here. And remember—stay silly!
Doja Cat Hit Us With It
I Think I Popped A Blood Vessel
“You’re Taking A Bath? Sounds Hot”
Happy With My Kitton vs. Being Told To Smile For A Photo By A Friend
Baba Yaga
My Wife Starting Her 2023 Skincare Routine (Posted With Her Permission)
I Have Become The Bath Tub
More like you've become the woman who never gets out of her bathtub.
I’ve Been Trying To Find My Mind Lately, I Can Almost See It And Then It’s Gone
Same Mirror, Different Angle
Becoming A Thumbzilla Of Your Dreams
I Was Made For This Subreddit
If You Squint Real Hard, I Look The Same In Both!
I Yam What I Yam
My Friend Told Me I Look Like A Jabba The Hutt (The Third Photo Got Some Harry Potter Touch)
The Morning After…
Feeling The Look vs. Fearing The Look
This Subreddit Makes Me So Happy
God Forgot To Give Me Eyebrows
But you got beautiful other stuff. You came out way ahead.
Oh God Oh Fug What Have I Created
3pm vs. 3am
These Are So Much Fun! Happy Saturday!
Gym Photos Always Hit Different
"Smile More"
Someone: you should smile more You: Ah, you're right *Proceeds to suck thier soul out*
50’s Movie Star To Evil Goblin Creature
Horse Radish
Considering Shaving My Head To Achieve More Of An Egg Look
Third Of Selfies In My Phone Are Freaks Like These. I Have Some Deep Joy In Taking Them
I'll Just Leave This Here
God This Subreddit Was Made For Me Hi Everyone
As Promised, More Photos, Less Neck
Sometimes This Sun Should Come With A Trigger Warning… Disturbing Image Ahead. You’ve Been Warned
I Feel Like Sometimes Y’all Don’t Be Really Letting Your Flag Fly
I Consider It A Talent How Truly Ugly I Can Make Myself Look
How Did I Do?!
I Am Trying To Be A Baddie, But The Truth Is That I Am A Hippo
I Love This Sub So Much. Here Is My Contribution!
Thanks To All Of You Beautiful Creatures! I Hope I Checked All The Boxes
The Duality Of (Wo)man
Home Alone On A Saturday Night
Plz Don’t Unfollow Me For This Lol
Back Here Because It’s More Fun Than The Selfie Sub
I Guess I Could Play A New Species In Star Wars
The Uggo That Lurks Within…
My Best Friend Told Me I Looked A Little Inbred In The Second Photo... I Wasn't Ready For That Comment!
Dang-It Bobbehhhh!
My Boyfriend Said He’s Sleeping On The Couch Tonight…
I Just Stumbled Onto This Sub And I Love It
My Name Is Dayna. The Second Pic Is My Alter Ego, Daighnugh
I Need To Practice More Variety
Aliens Do Exist
Keep ‘Im Guessing
Pretty Faces Are Overated. My True Form
Release The Chins!
Somebody Told Me I Belong Here
This May Or May Not Ruin Your Day
I Apologize In Advance For The Second Pic Lol
Dicking Off During A Meeting. I Checked If My Camera Was On At Least 20 Times
I Think I Am A Fierce Contestant
She’s Baaaaack
What Am I Doing With That Pen?
I'm Loving It
Gave Myself Cramps In Every Face And Neck Muscle Just For My Favorite Sub
I Call The Second Pic “Damn Kids, Get Off My Trail”
I Got Buffalo Sauce In My Eyes At Work And Had An Excuse To Cry
Day And Night
Missing An Eyebrow, May As Well Paint On The Rest Of My Face
When You're 9 Months Pregnant And It Takes All Your Energy To Look Nice For A Few Hours
No More Than A Second Elapsed Between Shots
Ok but can someone teach me how to do a ‘before’ face, mine only has an ‘after’ mode. :p
I wish I had the self confidence to take ugly selfies on purpose. These women are beautiful and brave to put themselves out there like this.
Honestly I could just accidentally open my camera on selfie mode and take an after.
Load More Replies...Not intending to be rude, but since it will come out this way I'll just say it bluntly : basically every woman here shows a "real photo" with lots of makeup, and "crazy photo" which is actually no makeup and a funny face. feels like some of those are closer to the real image then the makeup one...
I actually prefer the afters because I can catch a glimmer of how the real person looks, unfiltered, and they look just like the people in my life.
These are the funniest snapshots of epileptic seizures I have ever seen...🤪😝😜😛🤪
They should make the "ugly" pics profile on Tinder. Like a reverse filter. And then when you get on a date you'll go. "Holy s**t!"
This is so funny! I've always said you can't poke fun at others and have as much fun as poking fun of yourself! Had a person tell me I was one ugly MF'er. I told him he better hope nothing happens to me. He looked at me funny. Then I said.if I die then you would be the ugliest MF'er in town! 😝🤔
Ok but can someone teach me how to do a ‘before’ face, mine only has an ‘after’ mode. :p
I wish I had the self confidence to take ugly selfies on purpose. These women are beautiful and brave to put themselves out there like this.
Honestly I could just accidentally open my camera on selfie mode and take an after.
Load More Replies...Not intending to be rude, but since it will come out this way I'll just say it bluntly : basically every woman here shows a "real photo" with lots of makeup, and "crazy photo" which is actually no makeup and a funny face. feels like some of those are closer to the real image then the makeup one...
I actually prefer the afters because I can catch a glimmer of how the real person looks, unfiltered, and they look just like the people in my life.
These are the funniest snapshots of epileptic seizures I have ever seen...🤪😝😜😛🤪
They should make the "ugly" pics profile on Tinder. Like a reverse filter. And then when you get on a date you'll go. "Holy s**t!"
This is so funny! I've always said you can't poke fun at others and have as much fun as poking fun of yourself! Had a person tell me I was one ugly MF'er. I told him he better hope nothing happens to me. He looked at me funny. Then I said.if I die then you would be the ugliest MF'er in town! 😝🤔