Pictures that lack context become open to various interpretations. Some may laugh out loud, while others may relate on a deeper level, and a few may make you want to cringe.
Looking at this list of images may leave you feeling all three emotions. And while some of them may not make total sense at first glance, you will eventually realize how relatable they actually are.
Go ahead and scroll through. Hopefully, this serves as the pick-me-up you didn’t know you needed today.
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What’s so funny about this? I think the same thing and I’m totally serious!
This is more one of those "it's funny because it's true" situations.
Load More Replies...I recently bought a 'smart' washing machine, but what's smart about it? I still gotta load it, and set it going...
It's smart because it makes you do all that work.
Load More Replies...Musk tried that by keeping it open source but his partners went against their agreement and went close source capitalism so Elon bailed and has been warning ever since.
Load More Replies...Clearly a dog. A cat would never allow a human to put such a thing on them.
This is an old photo. The dog passed away around 3 years ago. How do I know ? He is my brother. The guy not the dog lol
OMG ! LOOK WHAT HE's making me wear now !? How long do I have to pretend I like it ??!
These photos may be random, but many of them may be relatable enough to make you feel seen. Author and cognitive behavioral therapist Shala Nicely, LPC, describes validation as a “basic human need” rooted in evolutionary principles.
“If your tribe didn’t see you, there was a risk you’d be left behind when the nomadic life of early humans dictated they move, and being alone equated to death,” Nicely wrote.
They sound like sirens most of the time anyway.
Load More Replies...Yup. Cat beds are not allowed to move. That is the universal rule.
Cold Waterplay, actually. It's an all-amphibian tribute band.
Load More Replies...Geese are extremely territorial and aggressive. The ancient Romans kept them in a temple on the Capitoline Hill in Rome to warn against intruders.
Load More Replies...I bet there is a nest right there where that one is sitting. You know Canadians have a reputation for being polite but their geese are jerks. HAHAH
These aggressive birds are federally protected and you risk a $500 fine for hitting them (not sure if it means with a car or rolled up newspaper). Got a gaggle of the buggers here leaving their droppings all over the sidewalk and tying up traffic, but they seem to be pretty calm for the most part.
Check the area behind you, or you may experience an unexpected goose.
That's how we stay polite here in Canada: we download all our anger into the geese.
Meanwhile, some people will likely find these photos hilarious. They may even share it around with people they know and find more enjoyment in that collective experience.
That’s because laughter in the presence of others is an indicator that it is a “safe” interaction, according to researcher Christopher Oveis of the University of California, San Diego.
“The use of laughter may free individuals to display dominance because laughter renders the act less serious,” Oveis and his team of researchers concluded.
This one is actually very wholesome! Because its actually saying, 'You gotta slowly earn my respect, you don't just get it. Unless you're my mom, of course. "
Same here!!! 57 and nobody has the right to tell me what to do unless they are paying me or it's my mom!
cats (and dogs ) of Istanbul. a classic.even in the slums like this street, they are well fed
Reminds me of the tiny alien inside of the guy from Men in Black. Mother f****r's about to send us to go fetch his cat.
However, there might be a few photos on this list that induce cringe and awkward laughs. It may be because it’s not your type of humor, or it may be a somewhat touchy subject presented in a lighthearted and humorous manner.
If you did pull back even the slightest bit, you’re likely feeling some secondhand embarrassment. According to marketing expert and psychology professor Janina Steinmetz, this usually occurs when someone attempts to make a positive impression but fails.
There is nothing to see here folks! Move on now. If you’re gonna stay at least towel me down pal.
No more bubbles, woops, I think I held him down too long... Great! Now I'm STUCK here till I figure out how to keep him from bobbing UP when I make my escape... How long away is dark ???
This is legit censoring versus what BP censors go after.
Load More Replies...And just like with funny posts, those that elicit a collective cringe reaction also create a sense of community. As Steinmetz stated, it makes us feel like we “know the social rules” that the person guilty of supposedly embarrassing behavior seems oblivious to.
“We get to roll our eyes together with others and feel like we’re all in the know and wouldn’t commit a social faux pas like the one we’re sharing,” Steinmetz explained.
Poor owl. Lacks the oily feathers to protect him from looking like this in a rain storm.
Supercat has landed, but will only save the day if/when it wants to.
Can be tempted to action with pets and well-placed treats.
Load More Replies...A cat will always find the best place to lay and loaf in it. That is the general rule of the universe.
Now, we’d like to know how you felt about this list, dear readers. Were they relatable enough for you to identify with? Did they make you laugh? Or, did they make you cringe? Share your sentiments in the comments below!
I called a car dealership and asked for the price on a part. Roger said, "Ok I'm going to tell you the official price but don't hang up on me. We have options."
Do I want to know what's going on in the background?
Take this into the supply closet you two. The cameras are on, and you're going to end up on the internet. Ooops. Too late.
It's photoshopped. I've been around cattle all my life, and there is no way one would lie down like that on a car hood.
Yep. This picture has making the rounds on the internet for at least 20 years
Load More Replies...No it's an diesel car and just keeping the engine warm sans electric.
Locomotives used to have cattle catchers on the front, so why not other vehicles?
"Nothing" can be stamped, carved, etched, or chiseled... but it cannot be written in.
Written, as in cursive? Don't think I've ever seen cursive chiseled into stone.
Twirls of pasta on my fork, Sauce drips onto my shirt, al dente dreams on my plate, Pasta perfection, no need to wait...
Do Americans pronounce "pasta" to rhyme with "disaster"?
Load More Replies...I mean, who could be mad at such a cute dog? It just isn't physically possible.
Load More Replies...The valedictorian at Chatfield high's first graduating class in 1896 was a total metal head and get boyfriend, who also recieved honors had an 18" red mohawk... could this be our same friend from so long ago?
Sure mate, I’ll just postpone my heart attack and go somehwere else
Fine. How bout telling us where we can have our emergencies instead of leaving us stranded.
Sure... I will just wait until it is a more convenient time for your installation schedule.
That's an automatic judgement. Unrelatedly, he's actually part of the trans community.
Load More Replies...That could be a permanent message throughout Massachusetts giving out-of-staters advanced warning in case they didn't know that MA drivers were voted the country's Worst Drivers in 2024 and 2025.
What everyone is externally or internally saying, whilst driving in that weather.
This thread is of photos for those with a unique sense of humor. Seven people don't fit the criterion - buncha Karens. JL's contribution was funny👍🏼It was a cartoon ffs.
Definitely didn't deserve the downvotes. I found it funny and it's relevant to the picture 😅 Bunch of grumps around today 🙄
Load More Replies...Seems a couple of Pandas don't appreciate Family Guy.
Load More Replies..."O.K., we're going to go over this one more time. Now, you say you last saw the cat at 6:00 p.m."
I can tell by his expression the officer is wasting her time. A hardened criminal, he'll never spill the beans.
If you answer our questions about your human I'll put you in canine protection services with a lifetime supply of treats and belly rubs.
The reason WHY teachers send home notices about wearing no picture or word shirts for Picture Day!🙄
unholy? unruly? unlucky? uneasy? unsavory? urinary? unworthy? untrustworthy? (I'll be quiet now.)
By the look of him / her I'd say 'constipated', doesn't fit though.
Load More Replies...Excuse me, you are standing in the middle of a lot of farm animals. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO???
Jesus looks the military is coming for him. Well thats not too far off from reality in fat f**k Trumps America
Load More Replies...They are on a farm, with lots of animals, a pickup full of cheeses and boxes, and the military appears to be there, at arms, on a tank. And, either awaiting further orders or for them to FAFO... whatever they are wanting to do, obviously is not good. But this is the actual book summary: Drawing upon 40 years' experience as an ecological farmer and marketer, Joel Salatin explains with humor and passion why Americans do not have the freedom to choose the food they purchase and eat. From child labor regulations to food inspection, bureaucrats provide themselves sole discretion over what food is available in the local marketplace. Their system favors industrial, global corporate food systems and discourages community-based food commerce, resulting in homogenized selection, mediocre quality, and exposure to non-organic farming practices. Salatin's expert insight explains why local food is expensive and difficult to find and will illuminate for the reader a deeper understanding of the industrial food complex.
Now that Commander Cankles is in charge, doesn't even have to be illegal to warrant detainment or worse.
"Everything I like is illegal, immoral, or fattening." - Alexander Wolcott
https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Want-Do-Illegal-Stories/dp/0963810952
....and on ...and on.... will somebody tell that woman to shut up!
Load More Replies...I can hear this picture lol. (to help you hear it too, if you ever saw those cat vids on the 'Tube when they gag and that fake noise is added so it sounds like the cat is doing it, that's 100% what I'm hearing lol)
The way most of feel after we've stuffed ourselves at Thanksgiving dinner.
It's all fun and games until you stick the landing...
Load More Replies...Omg the more I stare at this, the more uncomfortable I get. Why are his eyelids glued to the lenses? How is his skin above and below the eyes folded to hold the lenses? I feel itchy :C
He called the frames Lorraines, so that he can legitimately say, "I can see clearly now, Lorraine is gone..."
As a longtime pickle lover, I agree with that!
Load More Replies...Might be a jarring experience, but someone will either relish this burger or just dill with it...
Makes me want to run to the toilet and cuke my guts out.
Load More Replies...If the Romans, Vikings, French and Germans couldn't manage it, you got no chance mate.
To be fair, their own government doing a great job to reach that goal currently
Load More Replies...AKA Brexit w/o NI, Wales, and Scotland oh and also the Channel Islands.
You just don't see as many hood ornaments on cars these days. I miss them.
Bagels, onion rings, donuts, cheerios, spaghetti-o's...
Load More Replies...Taking the plot line of "The Hunger Games" to its logical conclusion.
At first I thought I saw a giant cockroach on the top left, so "ice cream" came as a surprise :)
And I said to her, I said love, I said darl, I said pet, I said love...
When clueless men ask what women really want, they are mishearing the reply, which is "Jeez!"
I showed this to my BF some time ago and gotta admit he makes it work super well on me
Looks like it's broken. Pity; I was really hanging out for a chilled can of Conke.
$11.99? Not actually a bad price for steak, corn, potato and two beers. Just bad beer is all.
Wizards have to check their wands in the hold of airplanes after the incident where one transfigured the crying baby in seat F3 into a goat.
Load More Replies...If d***s are found in it, let her try to convince Customs that it's not her bag.
It looks like the previous answer was 100 and then they've typed in the sum but not pressed equals? Or is there a joke here I'm missing?
He'd get done faster if he'd slot some fire materia to toast while he slices!
Load More Replies...Real estates in Dubrovnik are pretty expensive, you do what you can...
https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/002/255/150/24f
Load More Replies...I would type the correct spelling of the word in the box but the book won't fit in the typewriter. Plus, that d**n play button is broken. Sheesh!
In teacher's college, a teacher gave us the same listening test 3 times bc he was lazy and didn't want to teach us anything. I complained bc it a waste of time and people obviously remembered some answers. A lazy student criticised me for that bc she didn't want to do the honest work. All crazy and lazy!
"Hey everybody, this is Three Dog, your friendly neighborhood disc jockey. What's a disc? Hell if I know, but I'm gonna keep talking anyway."
Yet another piece of public seating which isn't wide enough for my fat butt.
They are really going to extremes to prevent the homeless from sleeping there...
even ignoring the bad layout it's not in the right order "I am not a number, I am a free man" No.6
All this time we missed the opportunity to enslаve the ants!
Load More Replies...Hit myself I did for I cannot understand what the f**k is being communicated here
And here we observe a quite rare case of doomscrolling eye
After a lifetime of celibacy, Soewatnow began to question his vocation
I'm off to find an alternative website that doesn't cover it's own content with every changing ads that make the user experience absolutely horrible. Oh, look. It just happened again. You've gone from a website that posts funny stuff and uses ads to support itself to a website that serves ads and uses funny stuff to get people to view those ads.
Agreed! Please let me know when you found the alternative website!
Load More Replies...I'm off to find an alternative website that doesn't cover it's own content with every changing ads that make the user experience absolutely horrible. Oh, look. It just happened again. You've gone from a website that posts funny stuff and uses ads to support itself to a website that serves ads and uses funny stuff to get people to view those ads.
Agreed! Please let me know when you found the alternative website!
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