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30 Times Instagrammers Got Shamed For Their Ridiculously Over-The-Top Editing (New Pics)
With social media came the filters and an all-time high insecurity problem. Mostly everyone by now is well informed about the truth hidden behind Instagram pictures, however, that did not make our problems disappear.
A lot of the time influencers have discreet changes in their images, and it is hard to tell whether it is real or not. That is why shedding some light on the issue from time to time serves as an important reminder. Images we see on social media are often highly curated and do not represent reality. Aside from promoting unattainable body image to their followers, influencers who use filters constantly damage their view of their own appearance.
But not only influencers use these beauty filters. In a 2021 study by the City University of London, it was discovered that 90% of women from ages 18-30 use appearance-altering editing programs. Most women feel pressured to look a particular way as well as the need to showcase a ‘perfect life’. This constant obsession with our looks can lead to negative body image and self-esteem issues, and in some cases, may contribute to the development of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
With that being said, fellow Pandas, we want to tell you that you are beautiful just the way you are, and any features you try to hide are the ones that make you unique. Filters will only make you look unrealistic, and in this case, even ridiculous.
To get a better understanding on how filters affect us, Bored Panda got in touch with body-positive social media influencer saggysara. See the full interview with her below.
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#1
“That Moment When Your Eyebrow Glitches Through Your Hat”
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#2
“I Never Use Filters” Was In Her Bio…
#3
I Wonder What The Thought Process, To The Point Of Uploading This Was Like
#4
Hahaha This Girl Is Funny, She Post About The Reality Of Her Photos And The Difference Is Hilarious
Susan Green 3 years ago
Whenever I see a totally edited photo of someone, next to a natural photo of them, I always prefer the natural pic, because at least they look human.
#5
I Need To Re-Learn Anatomy After Seeing What Influencers Look Like These Days
#6
Salutations From Qatar
Hippopotamuses 3 years ago
Who could even think for a moment that this is an accurate example of a human being?
#7
This "Hot" Football Fan, Unedited vs. Her Instagram. She's 20
#8
Didn't Even Recognize Her On TV
#9
She’s 48
#10
Popular Tiktoker Who Gets Paid/Sponsored To Review Skincare & Makeup Products
#11
The Absolute Worst Offender
#12
Oh My
#13
Gonna Have To Go With No
#14
Not Much Is Real In Her Pics And Videos Plus The Backround Moves Round In Them, Last Pic Is One She Was Tagged In From A Hairdresser
#15
Instagram vs. Red Carpet Interview
#16
Her Post vs. What She Was Tagged In By The Content Photographer…
#17
I Need Help Bc Why Did She Tell Someone In The Comments The Reason You Can’t See Her Pores Is *good Foundation* When She’s Literally Blurred To Oblivion…
#18
I Literally Use This Girls Fitness App
#19
62k Likes, 1k Comments On Her "Perfect Body"
Undercover 3 years ago
How can these unrealistic horse-butts be considered beautiful? I don't get it!
#20
She Posts Loads Like This
Pheonixvatoreii 3 years ago (edited)
These poor girls. The problem with this is not the girls. Its the fact that they are made to feel the need to photoshop their images by society's expectation of what women look like/should look like. These girls all look just as pretty without the filters, but they are likely insecure enough to feel like they arent. Edit: Hell this blew up. Yes I know these people should take responsibility for their actions. Sure society isng to blame for all. If these girls think they have to do that to get attention, there is something very wrong. Part of if is social pressure, that is undeniable. They aren't forced to do anything, but the problem is that they must feel like they are being.
#21
Her Ig Post vs. Ig Tagged
#22
Ms Girl Who Claims She Doesn’t Use Filters
#23
I’m Not Even Sure Where To Begin…
#24
Looking For Compression Shirts When Suddey…
#25
Influencer’s Photo Posted On Insta Versus Screenshot From A Video
#26
Finally Found One In The Wild
#27
She Wants To Look Like A Doll
Susan Green 3 years ago
Geez what’s wrong with looking normal anymore? If you don’t like the way you look naturally, then don’t post photos of yourself.
#28
She Claims This Isn’t Shopped, But The Uncanny Valley Vibes Makes Me Think She’s Lying
#29
Posted Back To Back. Her Comment Section Is Full Of People Accusing Her Of Black Fishing (And For A Good Reason)
#30
Damn You Filters!!!
a fruity dream of delusion 3 years ago
in my opinion she looks better in the unedited one. she actually looks unique instead of just looking like a doll cut-and-paste.
#31
Another Of Everyone’s Favorite Gorl. They Had To Edit The Dress To Cover Her Forearm
#32
Photo Posted By Influencer vs. A Still From A Brand's Video Featuring Her
#33
She's Viral On Twitter Rn For A Tiktok Of Her Hot Parents... Post vs. Tagged
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BobTDG 3 years ago
This list is sad. It's a self fulfilling prophecy, and many young girls end up with ED'S over this kind of content.
JustJackie 3 years ago
I agree. I don't think some people realise how dangerous it is. I've read comments from people saying stuff like 'well if you're that stupid to believe they look like that, you deserve to feel bad'. There are young impressionable girls, who do not know how to tell the difference between edited pictures. They grow up hating themselves. They believe that these beauty standards are attainable, and that if you don't look like that, you're ugly, and worthless. We're gonna have generations of women with a skewed view of reality, thanks to people editing, then lying about it. I have nothing against people editing themselves into oblivion, but they shouldn't lie about it.
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BobTDG 3 years ago
This list is sad. It's a self fulfilling prophecy, and many young girls end up with ED'S over this kind of content.
JustJackie 3 years ago
I agree. I don't think some people realise how dangerous it is. I've read comments from people saying stuff like 'well if you're that stupid to believe they look like that, you deserve to feel bad'. There are young impressionable girls, who do not know how to tell the difference between edited pictures. They grow up hating themselves. They believe that these beauty standards are attainable, and that if you don't look like that, you're ugly, and worthless. We're gonna have generations of women with a skewed view of reality, thanks to people editing, then lying about it. I have nothing against people editing themselves into oblivion, but they shouldn't lie about it.
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