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30 Instagrammers Whose Photos Are So Far From Reality, They Got Shamed For It Online (New Pics)
We all know that not everything we see on social media is representative of reality, which goes for everything, from lifestyles to bodies that are being portrayed. That’s why it’s crucial to take certain things with a pinch of salt, especially when reasons for doubt are clearly visible.
If you’re not sure what kind of reasons we’re talking about, scroll down to find some examples of people taking picture alterations one step too far, as shared by the ‘Instagram Reality’ subreddit. Ranging from editing gone wrong to excessive use of airbrush and filters, among other things, these pictures are somewhat extreme cases of altered reality posted on social media, but if you want to have a good laugh, you might just like them the way that they are.
Below you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with a board-certified clinical psychologist and author of the books Letting Go of Your Ex and Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self-Deception, Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions on how social media can affect our views towards body image.
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#1
Most People In The Comments Genuinely Believe It's "Just Makeup"
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#2
“One Month After Giving Birth”
Zedrapazia 2 years ago
I unfortunately gave birth to not just a baby but also all of my organs and my lowest ribs
#3
All My Friends Have Been Drooling Over This On Facebook, But I Can’t Get Over How Tiny Her Head Is
#4
What She Posted vs. What The Makeup Artist Posted
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
If you are gonna fake it this much you might as well go all the way and turn yourself into a blonde looking angel while calling yourself the queen of England. 🤷♀️
#5
What They Post vs. Tagged
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
Why do people insist on taking 30 years of their pics? Do they really think no one will notice?
#6
Lmfao!!! What I Just Found On Ig
#7
Filtered Photo vs. Unfiltered Screenshot From Dress Designer
#8
Third And Final Round
#9
Popped Up On Instagram
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
The weirdest about this is that she looked at the pic and thought: "this looks good, this i put up."
#11
Got This Korean Photographer Account As Recommended...i Honestly Feel So Sad To See This, Both Men & Women Gets Edited
Zedrapazia 2 years ago
This is sad. Both of them look like absolutely average people given the body shape, but they still seem to feel fat and ugly :(
#12
When An Influencer Goes On Reality TV And Can't Hide Behind Filters
#13
Reality TV Contestant-Her Ig vs. How She Looked On The Show 💀
#14
Left Photo Was Taken At The Event Unedited, Right Photo Is What She Posted Online From The Same Weekend
#15
This Is Satire, Right?
#16
Why Do People Genuinely Believe The Female Human Body Is Capable Of Looking Like This?
#17
Her Photos From 2023 vs. 2019…
#18
I Wonder Why She Doesn't Want Anyone To Take Her Photos
#19
50 Year Old Man Who Found Fame As A Female Motorcyclist
Zedrapazia 2 years ago
This dude's story is actually hilarious, he doesn't belong here because it was on purpose
#20
This Girl Has Several Thousand Followers. All Her Posts Are The Same Exact Face
#21
They Really Post This Thinking It Looks Good
#22
I Feel Yall Would Absolutely Eat Her Up Here
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
One thigh is really thick, more then her upper body but the other thigh is not?
#23
“Two Months After Giving Birth”
Flamingo Croquet 2 years ago
If the mom has issues like that, I can only imagine the "values" she is going to teach her child...
#24
Fun House Mirror Photos!
#25
A Popular Tiktoker's Instagram vs. Tagged Posts
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
Yes, looks very normal that your head is so much bigger then your waist.
#26
Skin Texture For Thee And Not For Me!
#27
Plastic Surgeons Now Yassifing Their Patients On Social Media
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
Is this even legal? They are selling a service and lying about the results.
#28
This Mom Facetuning And Photoshopping Herself And Her Son’s Girlfriend
#29
She Literally Swapped Races Omg
#30
Girl Be So Fr 😭 Last Pic Is Irl
30ninjazinmybag 2 years ago
Wtf seriously just be yourself instead of filtering. If they go missing they won't know wth they look like. Smh
#31
There Was No Need For The Filter, She’s Too Pretty To Be Doing That Shit
#32
She’s Currently Being Called Out For Photoshop On Edtwt - It’s That Bad
#33
The Delusion Is Just Sad
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
I wonder if she made those posts herself or had a friend do it for her? 🤔
#34
What She Post vs. Tagged
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
Before and after partying all night? The make up looks all smeared up and gooey tbh.
#35
All I Can Say Is, Things Are Getting Weird
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago (edited)
This is the same woman seeing playing minigolf in pink clothes, top posts. She sure likes to spread them cheeks.
#37
Both From Her Own Instagram 🙈
cerinamroth 2 years ago
I may be overreaching here, but I would say this person has some issues. So I wouldn't want to poke fun at her.
#38
Her “Abs” Look So Strange
#39
Excuse Me
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
Again tiny head and big body, is it just me that thinks it looks.... odd?
#40
Something Looks Very Off Here 😅
#41
I Just…
#42
Found In The Wild
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
10 years from now when she sees this pic again she's gonna cringe so hard. 😅
#43
I Definitely Also Totally Looked Exactly Like This While Pregnant
cerinamroth 2 years ago
Pregnancy and post-pregnancy body shaming is the actual worst. Can't a person just get on with creating new life, FFS!
#44
Hair Stylist Enhances After Photos Then Claims It’s “Just Makeup” When Called Out
#45
Spotted On Ig Explore Page. Workouts Can Now Make Your Legs 90% Of Your Body!!
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
They think this is flattering? Makes you look like a stretched out toad or slenderman.
#46
Same Shoot But Very Different Looks. First Found On Her Account And Second Is Photographers. Peep The Mangled Hand 👀
#47
Oh There's No Filter Here!
#48
With And Without Filters
#49
Getty Images vs. Instagram. So Unnecessary
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
She’s so pretty though! I mean, both are probably photoshopped but still.
#50
One Of The Worst Offenders I’ve Seen In A While…
#51
Her Face She Just Posted vs. An Accurate Photo Of Her
cerinamroth 2 years ago
To be fair, she might just be a bit hungover in the pic on the right after drinking both bottles of bubbly!
#52
Annie Are You Okay?
#53
This Clothing Site Forgetting To Edit The Mirror
#55
Mind The Gap
#57
This Is So Sad
#58
Girl Out Here Looking Like Plastic
#59
This Popped Up And Surprised Me On My X Timeline
#60
The Posts She Has Control Over vs. The Ones She Doesn't
#61
10/10 Filters Lol
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago (edited)
If she lies about something so obvious then she probably lies about being a virgin too.
#62
A Girl Who Goes To My Gym Posted These On Insta
#63
Instagram Post vs. Instagram Story
#64
Having A Belly Is Ok !!!
#65
Claims Not To Edit. Gives Advice To Have Her Body
#66
58 Year Old Man Who Made Headlines For His Youthful Good Looks
Scrappychick 2 years ago
But Chuando Tan really does look insanely young for his age, seriously get online and check him out.
#67
The Comparison Of The Two Makes It Look Crazier
#68
I Used To Want To Age Like Her. But Even She Doesn’t Want To Age Like That Anymore
#69
German Reality Star
#70
So Many Girls Comment About Not Eating To Try To Get Her Body, But She Doesn’t Even Look Like That
#71
She Looks Very Different In Real Life
#72
A Cosplayer/Onlyfans Model Trying To Make People Believe Obvious Photoshop Is Actually A "Waist Training Corset"
#73
54yo Claiming Her Skincare Routine Is To Thank For Her Flawless Skin…
#74
Instagram vs. Real Life
#75
Ms. M'ams, You Are Almost 70
CaptainFluffy 2 years ago
I feel if your over 70 you should be allowed to have fun with filters.
#76
Left From Video On Someone Else’s Yt, Right From Her Insta
#77
The Armpit
Isobel Stevens 2 years ago
I don't see anything wrong here. The dress is tight, the flesh is real and soft. She has an actual human armpit. The faces are edited but not too much like the other pics.
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What do you think ?
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
People can photoshop and lie about their looks all they want tbf. But when they start giving advice on how to loose weight, eat healthy and so on they become a danger to the people that belive their bs. Like young people trying to fit in and be accepted.
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
People can photoshop and lie about their looks all they want tbf. But when they start giving advice on how to loose weight, eat healthy and so on they become a danger to the people that belive their bs. Like young people trying to fit in and be accepted.
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