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Article created by: Gabija Palšytė

The fact that people share an idealized version of themselves on social media, cherry-picking only the best images, thoughts, and experiences isn't new. But the lengths they go to marketing themselves keep surprising even the ones who think they've seen it all.

I'm talking about r/Instagramreality. It's a subreddit whose members strip down the glamor of make-up, flattering poses, and all kinds of photo editing, and expose the truth behind the facade. It's been around since 2017, and we've written about it numerous times (here, here, and here), but even these folks still get baffled at how absurd some of these manipulations are. Here are a few reasons why.

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Must Be Her Sister In The Car

Young woman in black top and jeans posing by a snowy road, showing heavy photo-editing reflection on a car window.

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    Skipped Leg Day, Forever

    Muscular man in gym taking a mirror selfie, showcasing his heavily photo-edited physique typical of Instagrammers exposed online.

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    #3

    This Is Funny And All But It’s Getting Out Of Hand

    Instagrammers heavily photo-editing their pictures, showing exaggerated body proportions on a city sidewalk in three frames.

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    #4

    Found In The Wild On Instagram

    Two images of an Instagrammer with heavily photo-edited facial features wearing a red jacket and black leather jacket outdoors.

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    #5

    Blended The Fence Into Her Face

    Young woman behind a fence posing confidently, highlighting Instagrammers who heavily photo-edit their pictures online.

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    #6

    Be You!

    Blonde woman with heavy photo-editing smiling in a black top, highlighting Instagrammers who heavily photo-edit their pictures.

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    #7

    In Reality, Birds Flap Their Wings When They Fly

    Woman in orange dress posing on colorful cushions with scenic city view and birds flying, highlighting heavily photo-edited Instagrammers.

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    #8

    Unfortunately Did Not Pass Her Photoshop Class Though

    Three people posing indoors, featuring an Instagrammer in graduation attire with heavy photo-editing visible.

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    #9

    This Guy Popped Up In My Feed As A Sponsored Story

    Split image showing an Instagrammer with heavily photo-edited facial features and another shot with digital effects in a lab setting.

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    #10

    We’ve Seen Tiny Heads…now Get Ready For Giant Feet!

    Woman wearing a beige buttoned coat and black leather leggings posing indoors, highlighting Instagrammers who heavily photo-edit pictures.

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    #11

    From Her Profile vs. Tagged

    Side-by-side photos of a woman illustrating heavy photo-editing by Instagrammers exposing altered images online.

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    #12

    Internal Organs? Never Heard Of Them

    Young woman taking a mirror selfie in a hallway, showing heavily photo-edited Instagrammer style with trendy outfit and accessories.

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    #13

    Reminds Me Of That Scene In Beetlejuice (Little Head)

    Woman wearing colorful leggings and a white top taking a mirror selfie showing heavily photo-edited Instagrammer exposure.

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    #14

    What The Model Posted vs. Photographer

    Side-by-side images of a woman in a red dress showing heavily photo-edited Instagram pictures exposed online.

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    #15

    She Was On A Popular Reality Show. I'll Never Understand Why They Do This When We've All Seen What They Really Look Like!

    Four photos of women showing comparison of heavily photo-edited Instagrammers and their original appearances exposed online.

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    #16

    One I Found In The Wild

    Blonde Instagrammer posing indoors in pink and red outfits, showcasing heavily photo-edited pictures and exaggerated curves.

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    #17

    This Cannot Be Real! Inhumanly Possible To Look Like This

    Slim young person posing outdoors at night, showcasing heavily photo-edited appearance, highlighting Instagrammers exposed online.

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    #18

    4 Out Of 5 Dentists Approved

    Five women with flawless skin and styled hair posing on stairs, examples of Instagrammers who heavily photo-edit pictures.

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    #19

    Her Gravitational Pull Is So Strong It Distorts Everything Around Her Waist

    Woman in a pink coat posing next to a statue and in a hallway, showcasing heavily photo-edited Instagram pictures.

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    #20

    Repeat Offender. This Girl Has No Shame

    Side-by-side comparison of Instagrammers with heavily photo-edited pictures revealing differences in appearance.

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    #21

    Even The Poor Headless Mannequin Can't Live Up To Ig Standards

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    #22

    When The Very Thing You Rely On Betrays You Lol

    Young woman showing heavily photo-edited Instagrammer selfie with a phone revealing real and edited picture differences.

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    #23

    Copy + Paste Cleavage?

    A woman posing outdoors in a black sequin blazer, representing Instagrammers who heavily photo-edit their pictures.

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    #24

    And She Would Have Gotten Away With It Too, If It Weren’t For Those Meddling Straps!

    Young woman posing on a sidewalk, smiling in casual outfit, example of Instagrammers who heavily photo-edit pictures exposed online.




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