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You can instantly tell that they are stock images when you see funny and weird pictures depicting an improbable scenario, lousy acting, and that peculiar editing style. Cue: ridiculous stock photos.
 
There’s just something about these strange photos that makes them so distinguishable and often laughable. And though these weird stock photos were primarily made to be sold, it’s impossible to think anyone would choose these weird pics even if they were given for free. 

However, we like weird stuff, and we know that you do, too! Hence, Bored Panda has collected a mass of strange and funny stock images from sites like iStock or Shutterstock that no one will ever use, and that will definitely make you say, “WTF is this photo?”

From a grandma teaching a group of blond children the secrets of “stab between the fingers” to a female version of Adolf Hitler peeling potatoes, the photographers behind these weird, funny photos that seem almost unreal were probably trying a bit too hard. 

And it’s not that we don't appreciate all the work that went into producing these ridiculous stock photos. We just think each one should come with an in-depth commentary by the author, explaining what was going on in their head while creating these weird, funny stock images worthy of our list.

#1

Grandma Teaches Blond Children Important Life Lessons

Grandma shows how to play the knife game for four boys in the living room

mrbenmarko , Getty Images Report

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    #2

    Guy Reaches Through Computer Screen And Types Backwards While A Surprised Cat Looks Off Into The Distance

    Hands coming out of laptop screen and a cat lying down near it

    SiomarTehBeefalo , Shutterstock Report

    #3

    "A Centaur Has Met The Wrong Half. He Was Very Puzzled."

    Centaur man communicates with a half legs and half horse head creature at beach

    HugeHam , shutterstock Report

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    SanchaTheSeeker
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am veeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrry confused about what happened here

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    #4

    Cat With A Bouquet At The Feet Of Mistress

    A cat with yellow tulip bouqet near door

    kiwidesign , Shutterstock Report

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    Katie M
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the real question is, why wouldn't you want this? The cat is a good gentleman

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    #5

    Woman Throwing Spaghetti In A Forest

    Woman in blue dress throwing spaghetti in a forest

    neuroticneutral , Getty Images Report

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    #6

    Excuse Me Miss, But That's My D You're Sitting On

    Couple making love and a woman near them

    SonOfTheBlueMeanie , Creativemarket Report

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    Jyri Hakola
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same actors as in the more famous Distracted Boyfriend / Man Looking at Other Woman meme.

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    #8

    "Hey Lady, Your Computer Isn't Even Switched On"

    Woman sitting near turned off laptop and working and outside near window stands intruder

    dhrxv , alamy Report

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    #9

    Umm, Yeah, I Think We Found The Murderer

    Dead man lying in a coffin and happy woman next to him

    BunnyAdorbs , iStock Report

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    #10

    This Boy Installing The Newest Piece Of Software

    A boy placing large sausage slice in cd player

    TeoTheBeast , Getty Images Report

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    #14

    Need To Get Home Before The Storm, But I’m Hitting All The Cat Lights

    Woman is driving a shoe car and cat goes on road crossing

    treastroll , iStockphoto Report

    #15

    I Searched For "A Large Bird" On Google And Was Not Disappointed

    Chicken mascot reading a book in armchair and a woman sitting in a bird cage

    Hackerwithalacker , istockphoto Report

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    #16

    Hitler With Potatoes And A Picnic Blanket Looking Dress

    Hitler in dress peeling potatoes

    SaraBellum42 , Getty Images Report

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    Martti Laurson
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like an Estonian rapper Tommy Cash. He has unusual but otherwise great videos.

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    #17

    Lol Stop Struggling And Let Me Stab U

    A couple happily wrestling and a woman with a knife in her hands

    shutterstock Report

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    #18

    Should I Call The Ambulance Already? (Notice The Hand)

    Woman in purple shirt working with electronics and holding tools hot metal part

    shutterstock Report

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    SanchaTheSeeker
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some dumb person like me wouldn't think anything wrong with it. Spoiler: She's holding the metal bit

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    #19

    "Hacker" Stockphotos Are The Best

    Pirate man sitting next to laptop with a cd is in his mouth

    Aelaan_Bluewood , Shutterstock Report

    #20

    Drinking And Driving Taken To A Whole New Level

    A man is drinking and driving

    Gaberiallo , Shutterstock Report