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If a pic of your crush, class friend, or one of the influencer divas looks too good to be true… you do the math. Because if there’s anything we know about pic-perfect shots on social media by now, it’s that a huge number of them are totally fake.

And as long as there are serial Photoshop offenders out there, the Instagram Reality subreddit will continue exposing their malicious deeds. Trust me, people out there are never running short of inspiration to face-tunefy and beautify their looks.

Below is the fresh batch of IG absurdity that must be seen to be believed. More eye-rub inducing snaps from Instagram vs. Reality can be found here, here, and here.

#1

Don't You Hate It When Your Pecs Grow Over Your Pendant?

Don't You Hate It When Your Pecs Grow Over Your Pendant?

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She Must Be On Tatooine With The Sun Both Behind And Ahead Of Her

She Must Be On Tatooine With The Sun Both Behind And Ahead Of Her

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troufaki13
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't be too harsh. Maybe she's on another planet that has two suns. No? Not possible you say?

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#3

Spines Are Out Of Fashion. Pass It On

Spines Are Out Of Fashion. Pass It On

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

I tried to think of a pun, but it would've been spineless. Thank you, I'm here all week.

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Previously, Bored Panda reached out to the redditor Cluelessnumber7, who’s the moderator of the r/InstagramReality community. The moderator explained the adverse effects all the heavily edited images have on people.

First, it sets unrealistic expectations that influencers purport to their easily impressionable audiences. “The amazingly smooth skin, suddenly common almond-shaped eyes, pouty lips, sharp jawlines, slim hourglass shapes, and so on," they commented.

Meanwhile, the viewers have no idea how long it took to pick the outfit, hunt down the perfect lighting, and many other little details that come before face-tuning every picture-perfect Insta look. Without discussing the use of editing apps such as Photoshop and Facetune, “there is now a countless amount of people comparing themselves to (and perhaps spending money to look like) a person who doesn’t exist," Cluelessnumber7 told us.

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Her Official Press Photos vs. Interview

Her Official Press Photos vs. Interview

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

Can’t women own their unique noses! What’s with all of these cookie-cutter noses?

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#5

Is It Really That Hard To Hire A Pregnant Model, Amazon?

Is It Really That Hard To Hire A Pregnant Model, Amazon?

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#6

Pretending To A Chess Player Without Learning A Single Rule Of The Game. All For The 'Gram!

Pretending To A Chess Player Without Learning A Single Rule Of The Game. All For The 'Gram!

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

Oh my gosh, the order of the pieces lined up makes me cringe so hard!

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Mimi777
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks like she just let out a big fart and isn’t sure if it’s going to be deadly and then it starts to stink up the room and hopes no one notices..

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

Hahaha this made me laugh way too hard! Thanks, needed that 🤣👍

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

Wow... chess realy changed since I last played... are there new moves too?

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

I didn't even realize the order of the pieces when I saw she had two queens.

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

she didn’t even move a p**n to get to the queen... and the order of the pieces, smh this is just so dumb.

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

Sire! Sire! The peasants are revolting and our army is too confused to fight back.

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

Maybe she should stick with “Chutes and Ladders” or “Candyland”...

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

So, white to move; I see two knights, two rooks, two bishops, a king, a queen, and eight pawns. I presume the queen she is holding is the king's second wife.

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

it's the intensity on her face. either she thinks she's about to lose, or someone has just yelled at her 'THAT'S NOT HOW YOU PLAY CHESS, YOU IDIOT!'

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

Looking at the emojis at the end maybe this is a joke, her expression suggests the same too?

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

Not hard to find the post. Just searched #jessiesofinstagram on IG and it is the 2nd post

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Sofia Murat
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not how you are meant to place the pieces! At least look it up on Google.

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

I don't play chess but even I know that is not how the pieces are supposed to be positioned. Also, it looks like there are too many queens?

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Amazon QT
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On both sides too!!🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

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

Is anybody going to notice how the TV seems to be balanced on a tiny stool

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

I don't play but even I can tell there's one too many pieces on the board, besides the alignment.

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

And the board is not oriented the right way. "White is to the Right".

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Amazon QT
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The black pieces have 2 queens too! I think someone bought this chess set as a goof for her to look stupid when she posted the photo.

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

Given the look on her face, she's probably well aware that she doesn't understand anything about chess.

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Molly Cule
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of all the heinous errors on this board, the black p.a.w.n in place of a rook makes me the most uncomfortable.

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

Is it really that hard to google something first before posing.

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Lance d'Boyle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Pretending to a chess player" [sic]? Does anyone proofread this stuff?

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b l a n c
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i cant believe 29 000 people actually liked this photo and DIDN'T notice the order of the pieces

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

There’s one extra white piece in addition to them being in the wrong order.

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

I think a lot of people just click “like” bf looking at or read some people’s ig posts... just a bunch of following sheep.

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

I suppose it's hard to even set up the board right when you're so mashed on coke.

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

Never learned how to play chess, only thing I learned is how to set the pieces on the board. Jeez...

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

Better planning some basic chess tutorial lesson 1 : how to put places properly for a match

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

why is she using the extra queen? she now has 17 pieces on her side

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

That's from the legit profile of a somewhat famous Bollywood actress... How did her social media team let this happen?!

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

I don't even play chess and I know that's all wrong. smh.

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

could be fun trying to play with pieces place randomly

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

I know a place where she may shove that extra queen. Or am I too harsh right now?

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

What has she done the the chess board she f ing ruined the like omg it's all set up wrong and Jesus *facepalm*

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

White figures and black figures are not even lined up the same way. Not talking about the line up being wrong at all. *facepalm*

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

*smacks all chess pieces on floor* Lady, let a 15-year-old who plays chess show you how it's done. First, your-is that a queen? What? It can't go in front of a p**n. Stick to Candy Land, hon.

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The second problem that hasn’t been addressed enough is the insecurities of the influencers who feel an urge to edit their pictures. “They’ve been editing their photos for so long it could mean losing the validation from their followers, losing followers, and maybe losing sponsors if they came clean.”

As huge crowds of followers become familiar with your fictional, yet perfect look, it may be impossible to speak out about all the editing that goes into creating their brand. “So, they would rather enjoy the false fame than risk losing it over integrity," the moderator concluded.

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People Writing “I Wish I Had Skin Like This”. Lol She Wishes She Had Skin Like That Too.. Don’t Let Filters/Photoshop/Facetune Make You Feel Insecure

People Writing “I Wish I Had Skin Like This”. Lol She Wishes She Had Skin Like That Too.. Don’t Let Filters/Photoshop/Facetune Make You Feel Insecure

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#12

Who Needs Organs Anyway

Who Needs Organs Anyway

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What Did She Even Try To Do With The Edits?

What Did She Even Try To Do With The Edits?

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It’s The Photoshopped Cleavage For Me

It’s The Photoshopped Cleavage For Me

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Twitter Thirst Trap Got That Grinch Fingers

Twitter Thirst Trap Got That Grinch Fingers

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What She Posts vs. Her Live Stream

What She Posts vs. Her Live Stream

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Same Guy.. Left Is His Pfp

Same Guy.. Left Is His Pfp

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This Girl Is A Gold Mine

This Girl Is A Gold Mine

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Lmao This Has Got To Stop

Lmao This Has Got To Stop

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

This is the punchline to a joke...with a little help she can sit up.

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#23

This Is A TV Anchor... We Know What Your Face Looks Like?

This Is A TV Anchor... We Know What Your Face Looks Like?

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Mimi777
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A girl I graduated with does this to every single one of her pics. Her mom does it too.. I don’t understand.

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#24

My Sims After I Go On A Custom Content Binge Be Like

My Sims After I Go On A Custom Content Binge Be Like

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His Instagram vs. TV Screenshot

His Instagram vs. TV Screenshot

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EA
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first I thought why has he stretched his eyes??!! Then realised he’s cropped eyes and put them over his real ones in the pic. Just sad

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#28

Left Is Steve Madden On Twitter, Right Is Their Instagram

Left Is Steve Madden On Twitter, Right Is Their Instagram

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Instagram vs. Reality Queen

Instagram vs. Reality Queen

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Biljana Malesevic
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is like Kloe Kardashian of Serbia. We all know how she really looks like but she is still using tone of facetunes and filters. Why people do that? Accept how you look like, it's fine.

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#30

I Just Don't Understand

I Just Don't Understand

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