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More and more of us are staying at home during the pandemic, so it’s only natural that more of our free time is spent online and on social media. With that, more people are noticing just how much fakeness there is on Instagram and posting their finds on the Instagram Reality subreddit which has over 767k members.

We’ve collected a list of some of the very best new fake IG pics from r/Instagramreality, so scroll down and upvote your faves. Be sure to have a look through their subreddit for the shamelessly altered latest pics. And you can check out more of our posts about Instagram vs. Reality right here, here, and here.

According to the r/Instagramreality mods, their membership has increased a bit during the coronavirus quarantine. "It’s always steadily growing though, so it’s hard to say if that's from the pandemic or just normal influx. The amount of more 'natural' Instagram posts might have increased a little, but it hasn’t really been noteworthy. There’s still a lot of editing and trickery."

"I think the amount of celebrities wanting to appear “just like us” without makeup and being more natural is going to increase as the days go by. Instagram users don’t want to see done up, edited to hell and back pictures when they’re stuck in the house. The influencer is going to realize that, I’m sure," the mods told Bored Panda.

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This Just Makes Me Laugh

This Just Makes Me Laugh

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Sherry Hart
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She forgot to Photoshop the black security tag on her hip wow 😂

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Ever Wondered Why The Clothes You Ordered Don’t Fit You Like They Do The Models?

Ever Wondered Why The Clothes You Ordered Don’t Fit You Like They Do The Models?

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white widow
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Celebrities have all their clothes adjusted to fit them properly, I'm not surprised by this...

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Why?... This Is.. Wow Why Do People Hate Themselves This Much?

Why?... This Is.. Wow Why Do People Hate Themselves This Much?

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In a previous interview with Bored Panda, the Instagram Reality moderators told us exactly why some people alter their pictures so much. “Insecurity, envy, money. Take the girl sitting next to you in Statistics who's scrolling through her latest selfie shoot and disappointingly thinks to herself, ‘[Damn], is that a pimple? I can't let people see that, it's embarrassing.'”

“She casually opens up FaceTune, smooths out the pimple, and boom—now there's an image she feels comfortable sharing online. Unbeknownst to her, there's a seed that's been planted in her mind now that it's as easy as using this app to change anything she finds unattractive about herself at any time, then it snowballs; from taking in just a bit of your tummy for a more slender silhouette until eventually she's landed on a waist the size of her neck."

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This Girl Who Dotted In A Fake Piercing

This Girl Who Dotted In A Fake Piercing

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Sardonic Scribe
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The continual surprised look sharpie eyebrows trend needs to stop.

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Akki Hilmich
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plot twist: The fake piercing is real and the ugly tattoos are fake

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Claire
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think they called BS on this one. The girl was testing out to see what a piecing there looked like. Can't excuse the rest of the picture though.

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D L C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, in fairness, she prolly just paid rent, and hasn't enuf money for a body mod. Don't we agree?

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Michał Jastrzębski
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

piercing so large and heavy, it spontaneusly collapsed into a miniature black hole. Picture taken half a nanosecond before it spontaneusly undergo Hawking evaporation and obliterated the immediate area the size of a country... XD

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D L C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At the risk of dating myself, does this remind anyone else of Miss Kitty (Amanda Blake) on the old TV series "Gunsmoke"?

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Gen L.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bored Panda! What is happening to you? People are mean!!

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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everything looks fake. Hair piercings eyebrows..I bet she's really pretty without all the fake stuff.

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Samantha Lomb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It matches her fake eyebrows and the godawful bones tattooed terribly on her fingers. They look like terrible cartoons, not any anatomical structure and like they were done in prison.

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Claire Armstrong
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forgetting about the fake piercing and looking at the rest of it, it reminds me of seeing a picture of one of my aunties on Facebook. She had a picture of herself as her profile picture and it was photoshopped to within an inch of its life! I don't talk to that auntie, not friends with her on Facebook, it was another auntie, that I do talk to who showed me it! I couldn't stop laughing lol! She'd never looked like that at any point in her life ever lol! Best of it was, there was a video on her page that showed, quite clearly, what she really looked like without all the photoshopping! Showed it to my gran, my aunties mother, and she goes "who's that"! That just about ended me lol

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Jim Ellington
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, it would have been much better if she had mutilated her own face.

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I Could Use Her Face To Study Trigonometry

I Could Use Her Face To Study Trigonometry

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According to the Instagram Reality moderators, people start off with small changes and alterations which eventually leads to bigger and more noticeable alterations.

“The light improvements are so gradual over time, she stops noticing that the waist she's creating is 1.) of course, not hers 2.) (as we often see on Instagram Reality), anatomically impossible, and 3.) that she's now set an expectation subconsciously for herself (and outwardly for anyone following her) that she needs to keep up this flawless appearance; which means sticking to the edits she's made for every photo she posts in the future. What she doesn't realize is in this process, she's simultaneously creating and constantly reinforcing her own insecurities."

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It Gets Worse The More You Look

It Gets Worse The More You Look

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Known For Editing Her Breasts Often- She Forgot To Edit One This Time

Known For Editing Her Breasts Often- She Forgot To Edit One This Time

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The mods told us that everyone wants to be loved, desired, and to feel like they belong. “The harsh, scary truth of the matter for anyone is that the more you resemble what people around you consider universally attractive, the more likely you are to have access to those things in your life.”

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“So, you begin to think, ‘Well, what do I need to change about myself to fit in? How do I become more attractive?’ Based on what magazine covers and many an Instagram Explore page shows you, that image is a tall, long-haired, fair-skinned woman with smooth skin, a slim yet hourglass figure—oh, and don't forget, the perfect butt. In comes photo editing apps, offering you the chance to finally be her. Even if it's only online."

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Insta Pics vs. TV Candid. Also, He Licked A Public Toilet For The “Coronavirus Challenge” And Now He Has Covid-19

Insta Pics vs. TV Candid. Also, He Licked A Public Toilet For The “Coronavirus Challenge” And Now He Has Covid-19

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The Instagram Reality subreddit, created 2 years ago by u/Zaza9000 who wanted to create a platform to expose the fakeness of IG to people who are being fooled, is a great supporter of inclusivity. “All races, body types and genders need to be fairly represented in the media. In the long run, the only way to reduce our obsession with self-image is to normalize those we see in the media; not just celebrating how they look, but who they are as a person."

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#13

It Doesn’t Even Look Like The Same Person

It Doesn’t Even Look Like The Same Person

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Objects In Mirror Are Curvier Than They Appear

Objects In Mirror Are Curvier Than They Appear

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#16

The Camera Does Add 10 Pounds...

The Camera Does Add 10 Pounds...

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The Longer You Look The More Ridiculous That Waist Looks

The Longer You Look The More Ridiculous That Waist Looks

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#18

Dude Went From White To Blackfishing

Dude Went From White To Blackfishing

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Her Instagram V.s. Whistleblower's Photo

Her Instagram V.s. Whistleblower's Photo

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Max L.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He did a better job with the car lines than to her legs

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#21

These Train Tracks Seem Very Believable

These Train Tracks Seem Very Believable

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#23

Is She For Real??

Is She For Real??

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mom told me I could be what I wanted when I grew up so I chose to be an amphora

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Her Post vs. Her Photographer’s Post

Her Post vs. Her Photographer’s Post

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm really sad about this recent obsession to look like an alien

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We Should Rethink Our "They're Showing Texture" Gratification Posts

We Should Rethink Our "They're Showing Texture" Gratification Posts

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#29

Every One Of Her Fb Photos Looks Like The One On The Left. (She’s 71!!)

Every One Of Her Fb Photos Looks Like The One On The Left. (She’s 71!!)

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That’s A Very Unique Doorframe!

That’s A Very Unique Doorframe!

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Kaisu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can we just stop giving the Kardashians/Jenners attention and hopefully they'll disappear

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This Is On A Whole New Level

This Is On A Whole New Level

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOAH HOW ARE HER EYES LIKE THAT??? (for those that don't understand sarcasm and are going to heavily downvote me...this is sarcasm)

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#33

Are These Even Real People At This Point?

Are These Even Real People At This Point?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The angels know what the girls did.....you can tell by the look on their faces.

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The Restoration Of Isabella De' Medici Reveals That The Image On The Left Was Painted Over The Original Image On The Right. Her True Beauty Still Wasn't Enough For That Time Period.

The Restoration Of Isabella De' Medici Reveals That The Image On The Left Was Painted Over The Original Image On The Right. Her True Beauty Still Wasn't Enough For That Time Period.

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#36

What You Order From Wish vs. What You Get Irl

What You Order From Wish vs. What You Get Irl

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Tagged vs. Her Instagram Post (Taken Only A Few Mins Apart)

Tagged vs. Her Instagram Post (Taken Only A Few Mins Apart)

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Kaisu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks good in real life, there's no reason to photoshop herself to look like an anime character! Also it's sad that she feels the need to lighten her skin

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#38

Something Wrong I Can Feel It

Something Wrong I Can Feel It

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I’m Back With More Of This Lady’s Crazy Edits

I’m Back With More Of This Lady’s Crazy Edits

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The edited one still looks more realistic than 80% of the other pics here.

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#43

I Think She Just Discovered Facetune. (Right Is A Normal Selfie)

I Think She Just Discovered Facetune. (Right Is A Normal Selfie)

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From A Post On Twitter "This Is All The Same Man"

From A Post On Twitter "This Is All The Same Man"

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Her Photo On The Left, His On The Right. Photo Only 2 Months A Part!

Her Photo On The Left, His On The Right. Photo Only 2 Months A Part!

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#46

DIY Waist: Even Mannequins Aren't Perfect Enough

DIY Waist: Even Mannequins Aren't Perfect Enough

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The Waistline, The Hair, The Lips, The Chin, Everything Gets Edited

The Waistline, The Hair, The Lips, The Chin, Everything Gets Edited

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#48

The Editing Is Just Getting Unsettling At This Point...why Does Everyone Want To Look Like An Imvu Character Now?

The Editing Is Just Getting Unsettling At This Point...why Does Everyone Want To Look Like An Imvu Character Now?

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Left Is Instagram, Right Is Real Pic. The Angle And Expression Is Different - But She Always Edits Her Jaw And Eyes (If Not More). Absolutely Gorgeous Girl, But Just Shows How Much Pressure There Is To Always Look Better

Left Is Instagram, Right Is Real Pic. The Angle And Expression Is Different - But She Always Edits Her Jaw And Eyes (If Not More). Absolutely Gorgeous Girl, But Just Shows How Much Pressure There Is To Always Look Better

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Tattoo Artists Photoshopping Their Line Work

Tattoo Artists Photoshopping Their Line Work

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is exactly why you shouldn't ever choose an artist based solely on their Instagram; many of them edit their linework, brighten the colours, make blacks look deeper etc

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#51

First Comment Was “I Think You Have Found The Fountain Of Youth! I’d Love Some Tips!”

First Comment Was “I Think You Have Found The Fountain Of Youth! I’d Love Some Tips!”

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All Natural Beauty!

All Natural Beauty!

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Kaisu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's also notorious for stealing other people's artwork and claiming it's her own

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#54

When The Reflection Doesn’t Match

When The Reflection Doesn’t Match

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone explain the toe point? Is it supposed to give a leaner profile? 'Cause it just looks awkward to me

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Original vs. Edited

Original vs. Edited

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you know how your makeup should look like, why don't you try doing that irl instead??

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#56

Compare Her Waist In The Side Mirror!

Compare Her Waist In The Side Mirror!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

she was pretty enough without the filter… it's a shame she need to do that.

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#57

Why Do People Photoshop So Much When We Know What They Really Look Like?

Why Do People Photoshop So Much When We Know What They Really Look Like?

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It’s Sad Cus She’s Attractive And Doesn’t Need To Do This But It’s Too Obvious!

 It’s Sad Cus She’s Attractive And Doesn’t Need To Do This But It’s Too Obvious!

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