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Most of us are probably guilty of polishing our social media accounts. But some don't stop there. They go above and beyond in Photoshop, inventing a totally new version of themselves. However, they aren't fooling everyone—the subreddit r/Instagramreality is dedicated to exposing these fakes, and allow us to see their true colors. With nearly 950K members, the community constantly posts new findings that simply look too bad to be true. If you're done scrolling and wish to check out more similar pics, fire up our earlier Instagram vs. Reality posts here and here.

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What She Lacks In Calves She Makes Up In Shoe Size

What She Lacks In Calves She Makes Up In Shoe Size

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

How can you look at this picture and think: 'Perfect, my legs look beautiful!' I think she is seriously ill. This is dangerous..

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In an earlier interview, the head moderator of the r/Instagramreality subreddit, Zaza9000, told Bored Panda that 2020 was "hard on all of us," so they try to keep the community easy to engage with and be a part of. This openness is one of the reasons why the subreddit is so popular. "Last year so many people have shared interesting stories from their personal lives and I really hope we can carry that into 2021."

According to the head moderator, there have been some shifts in how people approach editing their content. Recently, there's been more interest in video editing than photo editing, for instance. "Especially apps like Facetune2 and SNOW that allows you to edit your body and certain Instagram filters that can make your lips appear bigger and make your skin unrealistically perfect. Seeing them glitch in videos has been a really popular topic on the sub," they explained.

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We’ve Got Another Member Of The Pea-Head Squad. His Head Compared To His Hands...i Can’t

We’ve Got Another Member Of The Pea-Head Squad. His Head Compared To His Hands...i Can’t

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Nuno Albuquerque, the Head of Treatment for the UK Addiction Treatment Group, told Bored Panda that social media addiction is a relatively new phenomenon that everyone is still learning about every single day.

"A person can be addicted to anything, but they are only suffering an addiction if whatever it is they are 'using' has taken over their lives, and that they as individuals have lost the power of choice, i.e. that they cannot, regardless of how much they want to, stop 'using'. This is the effect that addiction has, it robs the individual of the ability to stop. Even if that individual is aware of the negative physical, psychological, or financial consequences, they still cannot stop. It is essential to not use the word 'addiction' flippantly; if a person is addicted, then they are in need of professional help and support."

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#4

Photographer’s Page vs. Model’s Page

Photographer’s Page vs. Model’s Page

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

Why? Just why?! She is already beautiful and has the body of a dancer, but with buttocks and thighs as atrophied as they appear in the modified picture, she would have trouble walking. Madness.

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#5

When Blurring Your Wrinkles, Don't Forget To Blur Your Reflection Too...

When Blurring Your Wrinkles, Don't Forget To Blur Your Reflection Too...

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According to Albuquerque, the Covid-19 lockdowns are helping the situation either; they're making us spend more time on social media but we should be aware of how much its use affects us.

"We would say that it is more than likely that society as a whole spent more time on social media and other Internet-based platforms during the Covid-19 lockdowns than before, simply because for many, their normal day to day life was turned upside down, or even stopped altogether, and so a lot of people found they had more spare time on their hands. Some people turned to social media during the lockdown to stay connected with others, which is really important and actually a healthy approach to take. Where it starts to negatively affect a person is when being on social media consumes them completely, and they no longer want to be present in their actual 'offline' day."

#7

Someone Needs To Come Take Their Moms Phone (In The Comments She Swears She Didn't Edit)

Someone Needs To Come Take Their Moms Phone (In The Comments She Swears She Didn't Edit)

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

This is like one of Margaret Keane "big eyes" paintings... or Soundgardens music video Black hole sun.

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#8

Skin Texture, We All Have It

Skin Texture, We All Have It

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#9

This Sri Lankan Influencer Photoshoped African Elephants To Her Photo. There Are Only Asian Elephants In Sl. All The Elephants Are Photoshoped

This Sri Lankan Influencer Photoshoped African Elephants To Her Photo. There Are Only Asian Elephants In Sl. All The Elephants Are Photoshoped

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

The influencer didn't know the difference and most of the viewers also don't know.

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So where does the line between a regular social media user and somebody who is addicted to it lies? Albuquerque thinks it's different for each individual, so it's important to recognize whether or not the person has lost the power of choice.

"If the person cannot undertake their regular day to day routine without being on social media or needing to get back to being on social media, as in they have potentially developed not only a psychological desire to be online but also physical urges begin as well, then there could well be an addiction there," he said.

#11

Every Post Is This Weird Forced Laugh Pose And Soullessly White Eyes

Every Post Is This Weird Forced Laugh Pose And Soullessly White Eyes

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#13

When Your Eyes Are So Piercing, They Burn Holes In Your Hair

When Your Eyes Are So Piercing, They Burn Holes In Your Hair

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

i mean this one isn't THAT bad compared to the others, but is this going to be in my nightmares? yea it is

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Albuquerque said an unhealthy relationship with social media could also be recognized if the individual develops mental health illness from being online, for example, feelings of anxiety or depression arising during or after being on social media.

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"Similarly, for some people we have treated at our UK Addiction Treatment Centres, being on social media is a trigger for them to then misuse drugs or alcohol. During therapy, we address why a person drinks alcohol or misuses drugs, and for some, it is because of their unhealthy relationship with social media," the UKAT Group Head of Treatment explained.

#14

The Caption Says It’s Not Photoshop, But... How?

The Caption Says It’s Not Photoshop, But... How?

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#15

First Time I’ve Ever Seen Someone Photoshop Their Fridge

First Time I’ve Ever Seen Someone Photoshop Their Fridge

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

Yeah, just looking at the inside of my elbow and failing to get my blouse off. No idea where my slacks are, but at least I'm standing in front of my open fridge. Salad, cereal and berries mostly. You?

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#16

I Don't Even Know Where To Begin. With The Ass? Or The Clipart Wine Glass?

I Don't Even Know Where To Begin. With The Ass? Or The Clipart Wine Glass?

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#18

Guys, I’m Scared

Guys, I’m Scared

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#19

Someone Photographed A Chinese Celebrity And Showed What She Truly Looks Like Without Photoshop

Someone Photographed A Chinese Celebrity And Showed What She Truly Looks Like Without Photoshop

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

On the right she just looks like a cute, slightly tired, normal-haired woman with the body of a human, not a pencil. Why would they photoshop it so bad...

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#20

No Cuticles, No Pores, No Texture

No Cuticles, No Pores, No Texture

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#21

Same Girl All Photos

Same Girl All Photos

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

Last time I followed the link and learned this influencer uses the filter that makes you look like a kid again. No biggie, except she then posts pics in lingerie or sexy poses...with a child’s face, some on her Only Fans page 🤮

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#22

1.2 Million Followers Btw

1.2 Million Followers Btw

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

Why would people change their bodies like this? Everyone is perfect just the way they are.

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#23

I Physically Recoiled When I Saw The Eyes

I Physically Recoiled When I Saw The Eyes

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#24

Chinese Online Shopping Mall. Yeag Chinese Are Crazy For Being Tall And Long Legs. No Need To Explain More

Chinese Online Shopping Mall. Yeag Chinese Are Crazy For Being Tall And Long Legs. No Need To Explain More

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#25

Badly Editing Yourself Into Famous Locations Is Easily One Of My Most Hated Igr Trends

Badly Editing Yourself Into Famous Locations Is Easily One Of My Most Hated Igr Trends

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#26

Shooped So Hard That It Looked Like They Cant Even Move A Face Muscle

Shooped So Hard That It Looked Like They Cant Even Move A Face Muscle

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#29

No Actual Trees Were Harmed Will Creating That Tiny Waist

No Actual Trees Were Harmed Will Creating That Tiny Waist

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#30

When Your Friend Only Gets Half Face-Tuned

When Your Friend Only Gets Half Face-Tuned

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#32

I Can't Believe She Thought This Was Fine To Post! Her Face Is So Edited It Looks Like A Drawing

I Can't Believe She Thought This Was Fine To Post! Her Face Is So Edited It Looks Like A Drawing

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#33

This Fast Fashion Model Getting A Little Overzealous With The Airbrush Feature. Skin Texture Who?

This Fast Fashion Model Getting A Little Overzealous With The Airbrush Feature. Skin Texture Who?

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#34

Aliexpress Never Disappoints

Aliexpress Never Disappoints

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#35

She Wants No Skin Texture On Her Face But I Guess Veins Are Where It’s At? Also Do Her Hands Drag On The Ground When She Walks?

She Wants No Skin Texture On Her Face But I Guess Veins Are Where It’s At? Also Do Her Hands Drag On The Ground When She Walks?

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#37

Instagram Picture Versus Screenshot From A Video

Instagram Picture Versus Screenshot From A Video

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#38

She Literally Photoshopped Herself On Someone’s Car And Didn’t Even Tag Him

She Literally Photoshopped Herself On Someone’s Car And Didn’t Even Tag Him

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#39

So Natural

So Natural

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

He looks like an optical illusion picture which says "What do you see first will tell you personality "

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#40

Tf Is Wrong With Her Fingers

Tf Is Wrong With Her Fingers

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#41

Claims Legs Are Naturally This Long... They Aren’t

Claims Legs Are Naturally This Long... They Aren’t

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#44

That Face

That Face

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#45

She And Her Friend Showed Their Natural Selves In A Tiktok Video And Everyone Is Praising Them For Being Real But Her All Her Instagram Posts Still Look Like This...

She And Her Friend Showed Their Natural Selves In A Tiktok Video And Everyone Is Praising Them For Being Real But Her All Her Instagram Posts Still Look Like This...

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#47

How They Look On Social Media vs. TV

How They Look On Social Media vs. TV

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#48

She Is Gorgeous, But Ma’am, Where Are Your Organs?? Uncanny Valley

She Is Gorgeous, But Ma’am, Where Are Your Organs?? Uncanny Valley

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#49

Just Saw This On Instagram Under A Fashion Hashtag..

Just Saw This On Instagram Under A Fashion Hashtag..

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#50

Don't Be Fooled Into Comparing Yourself To Images Of Celebrities!

Don't Be Fooled Into Comparing Yourself To Images Of Celebrities!

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

notice for everyone everywhere, don't compare yourself to social media influencers, they are either rich and have gotten plastic surgery to look that way, or they edit their photos.

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#51

Second Comment Says "When You Say Total Natural, You Mean The Scenery Behind You?"

Second Comment Says "When You Say Total Natural, You Mean The Scenery Behind You?"

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#52

Love This Lady

Love This Lady

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#54

Hmmm I Don't Remember Skin Looking Like That

Hmmm I Don't Remember Skin Looking Like That

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#55

Busted: Uber Public Freakout Edition!

Busted: Uber Public Freakout Edition!

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#56

Found This Gem On Instagram. She Looks Like A Real Life Doll!

Found This Gem On Instagram. She Looks Like A Real Life Doll!

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#57

Phone Reflection Says That Them Hips Do Lie

Phone Reflection Says That Them Hips Do Lie

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

It's not the worst example. She's not gone impossible proportions, the shirt creases are consistent. It's a work of fiction, but not egregiously so.

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#58

She Literally Shopped A Tattoo And A Whole Dress On Herself

She Literally Shopped A Tattoo And A Whole Dress On Herself

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#59

What She Posts vs. What She’s Tagged In

What She Posts vs. What She’s Tagged In

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

She's a very pretty person naturally I hate that people feel the need to alter their photos :(

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#61

This Is Possibly The Biggest Elbow I Have Ever Seen

This Is Possibly The Biggest Elbow I Have Ever Seen

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#62

Pinhead

Pinhead

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#63

Cut Glass With That Shipped Jaw

Cut Glass With That Shipped Jaw

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#64

I’ve Seen Sandwiches Wider Than Her Waist

I’ve Seen Sandwiches Wider Than Her Waist

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#65

I Can’t Tell What, If Anything, Is Even Real In This Picture

I Can’t Tell What, If Anything, Is Even Real In This Picture

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#66

These Alien-Like Distortions From A Popular Chinese Influenced Make Me Very Uncomfortable

These Alien-Like Distortions From A Popular Chinese Influenced Make Me Very Uncomfortable

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#67

When You Facetune So Much That Your Chin Disappears...

When You Facetune So Much That Your Chin Disappears...

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#68

Youtube Video vs. Instagram

Youtube Video vs. Instagram

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#69

This Lady Without Knees On The Shein Website...

This Lady Without Knees On The Shein Website...

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#70

Are You Kidding He Looks Nothing Like This

Are You Kidding He Looks Nothing Like This

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#72

This Is The Same Person. I Still Cannot Believe, People Want To Alienate Themselves Like This. Holy Mother Of God.

This Is The Same Person. I Still Cannot Believe, People Want To Alienate Themselves Like This. Holy Mother Of God.

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#73

This Is Fine...everything Is Fine...

This Is Fine...everything Is Fine...

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

She looks like the young lady equivalent to hide the pain harold

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#74

Power Shoulders Are Back In Style?

Power Shoulders Are Back In Style?

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

Her shoulders aren't the only things photoshopped here... I think she needs to go to the hospital. How is she standing on those legs?

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#75

She Really Tried To Fool Her 1 Million Followers That She Actually Looks Like This

She Really Tried To Fool Her 1 Million Followers That She Actually Looks Like This

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#76

Why Is This A Fashion Trend

Why Is This A Fashion Trend

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

I was scrolling slowly and was like , "Hmm this looks fine" and then I get to the rest of her body and im like, "Oh s**t no""

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#78

"Only Minimal Editing" - Yeah, Right

"Only Minimal Editing" - Yeah, Right

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#79

A Famous Blogger From My Country. This Is Gold

A Famous Blogger From My Country. This Is Gold

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#80

"Body Positivity"

"Body Positivity"

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

Yeah ... can relate. My camera strap does that all the time.

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#81

She’s 53, Sure A Wrinkle Or A Pore Should Be Acceptable?

She’s 53, Sure A Wrinkle Or A Pore Should Be Acceptable?

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#84

Instagram Post vs. Live TV

Instagram Post vs. Live TV

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#85

Hiring Fake Paparazzi To Publish Photos Where Her Body Is Edited

Hiring Fake Paparazzi To Publish Photos Where Her Body Is Edited

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#86

Edited (Right) To Original (Left). Subtle But Crazy Differences

Edited (Right) To Original (Left). Subtle But Crazy Differences

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#87

She Even Went As Far As To Edit Her Pupil Shape And Size In The Left Photo. Literally Doesn't Even Look Like The Same Girl. She's Naturally Gorgeous, She Didn't Need Any Of That.

She Even Went As Far As To Edit Her Pupil Shape And Size In The Left Photo. Literally Doesn't Even Look Like The Same Girl. She's Naturally Gorgeous, She Didn't Need Any Of That.

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

Honestly, posts like this really make me more sad than anything else. There's something really broken in our society when so many people are so insecure with how they look. I can't imagine feeling like I need to cover my face with pigmented fat just to go out in the world and be acceptable to myself.

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#88

Same Girl, Different Face X

Same Girl, Different Face X

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#91

Her Body Looks Different In Every Picture

Her Body Looks Different In Every Picture

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#92

Notice Anything Weird?

Notice Anything Weird?

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