50 Times People Noticed These Instagrammers Who Heavily Photo-Edit Their Pictures And Exposed Them Online
InterviewIn some ways, the endless lockdowns have been freeing. We’re starting to care less about how we look, how we dress, and whether or not we’ve got make-up on. Well… some of us, anyway. Even though we might be spending more of our time at home than ever before, there are plenty of people who are addicted to social media going overboard with photo-editing their pics before posting them on Instagram because they want to feel validated or loved. People who stumble upon the heavily altered pics in their feeds can’t help but call them out by sharing them on the r/Instagramreality subreddit that has a whopping 917k members and even their very own ‘Reptilian Overlord’ (that’s the title that the head moderator goes by).
Upvote the photos that got you to pause with how over-edited they are and let us know your opinion about why people do this in the comments. Want to feel better about using just basic filters or nothing at all on your own photos? You can check out our latest posts about the awesome ‘Instagram Reality’ community right here, here, as well as here. Keep in mind that, however funny some of these photos might look, some of the people behind the selfies might have serious social media addictions.
Read on for Bored Panda's interview with the head moderator of the subreddit. We also wanted to learn more about social media addiction, how the lockdowns are affecting our online activities, and when we should start worrying about the time we spend on the net, so we reached out to the UK Addiction Treatment Group. Nuno Albuquerque, the Head of Treatment for the UK Addiction Treatment Group, told us that social media addiction is a relatively new phenomenon that everyone is still learning about every single day. Read on for their in-depth insights and, if you'd like to know more about the signs and symptoms of a social media or internet-based disorder, you can visit the UKAT website right here.
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One Of Those Whitening Ads Again
Her Entire Profile Is Filled With These!
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.
"For us non-influencer, regular people of course travel isn't always an option especially if it's just for a vacation away. Unfortunately, there have been a few influencers that don't care, to be blunt. Some of them feel like traveling and being on vacation is necessary and well-deserved even though people in the medical field, teachers, retail workers, etc. don't get to just jump on a jet and get away."
Same Person - Instagram & Screenshot On Television
Do Male Ig Models Count?
Her Ig Profile Picture vs. A Screencap Of The TV Show She's On
"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," Albuquerque, the Head of Treatment for the UKAT Group, explained to Bored Panda, highlighting that nobody should throw around the term 'addiction' without realizing the weight the word carries.
According to him, it's the Covid-19 lockdowns are making us spend more time on social media because of how much things have changed. It's not all doom and gloom with social media, however, 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."
When Your Head Is Thrice As Large As Your Thigh...
Photoshop Skills Level Above 1000
Yup Nothing To See Here
Bored Panda was also interested to understand where the line between a regular social media user and somebody who is addicted lies. Albuquerque's take on this is that even though this line is different for each individual, 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 went into detail.
"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. 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 revealed how social media can be linked to other addictions.
This Edit Seems Off
The All New Curved Iphones
She Claims Her Body Is “Natural” And All “Genetics”
With that freakishly tiny waist I'm guessing her internal organs got squished down into her butt.
"The most important piece of advice we can give is to be mindful and aware; check in with yourself during and after time spent on social media, ask yourself how do you feel? Can you now switch off and get on with your day? Any negative feelings or inability to move on from being online should be a red flag," Albuquerque said.
We’re social animals after all, as David Brooks argues in his book. And the desire to be accepted by our peers and our community members is hardwired into us: we’re far more social than our modern culture of individualism gives us credit for. Approval, love, adoration, respect—they’re all things that we want.
However, taken to an extreme, our desire for social approval can grow into desperation. Couple that with social media addiction (we are, some of us, spending more time online than usual and the problem could be getting worse) and you’ve got the perfect breeding ground for folks who want to show the world their best possible side in exchange for attention online. At any cost.
This Guy's Instagram Is A Goldmine
Croatian Singer. Yes This Is The Same Perosn
Rib Removal? Nah, Photoshop
She actually has a very nice figure. Much better looking than the photo shopped pic.
According to ‘UK Rehab,’ overusing social media affects more than just the individual: the community spirit can break down and there’s also a general loss in productivity. What’s more, social media addiction “can also trigger mental health problems” and will continue to lead to even more issues as it’s becoming “even more prevalent than drinking.”
You’d need to see a specialist to determine whether or not you’re actually addicted to social media, but, in general, addiction is something that we continue to do despite it having obvious negative effects on us.
Something else to keep an eye out for that could indicate that we’re addicted to social media is that we hide how much time we spend on social media. What’s more, we fall behind on our responsibilities both at home and at work, we get defensive whenever somebody brings the subject up, and we withdraw from the real world to spend more time online.
The Instagram Pic vs. The Paparazzi Pic
Found A Shape Shifter In The Wild
Cant even tell its the same person... though i can hardly say person for the first pic
Please Don’t Compare Yourself To Instagram. They Don’t Look Like That In Real Life. Skin Texture Is Normal
A Popular Fitness Influencer (1m+ On Instagram) Who Pushes The Idea Of Body Positivity...caught Photoshopping A Thigh Gap
Her Promo Pic On Social Media vs. Photo From Her Promo Event.
A Model And TV Host
Jesus What Happened To Her
This “Influencer” Who Has A New Face Everyday
His Instagram Pics Versus Real Life Video Screenshots
4k Up Top 240p Down Bottom
Photo She Posted vs. Tagged. Same Woman
Altering Photos To Look Like A Teenager, Disturbing
Every Single Picture Is Like This
Her Instagram vs. Her Youtube Channel
She is so beautiful in real life. She looks like somebody you would want to talk to.
Found On A Fitness Inspo Page
When It’s Hard To Keep Track Of Your Imaginary Measurements
Girl What's Going On With Your Neck And Chest....apparently This Is For A Magazine Photoshoot Too
I Think A Lot Of People Don’t Realise How Much This Girl Edits Her Photos
She Done Sucked In The Guy Next To Her 🤣
Left One Was Tagged " Naturalbeauty"And The Right One Is From A Video Like A Few Days Before And Even That With Heavy Make-Up On
Torso The Same Length As Her Thigh
I Guess That Was Nice Shooting In Berlin?
He looks like the wrong upper and lower parts of the accident victims were sewn together. Please don't show us how the other halves look.
This Notorious Instagram Bully Hates Photoshop, But Only When Other Girls Are Using It
This Is Getting Out Of Hand. We're Faking Calves Now?
Guys, I Found My First One In The Wild!
The Papz Will Get You!
From 30 To 13
Instagram Profile Picture Of Someone I Know...
All The Comments Are Praising Her. Over Editing On Social Media Is Why Young Girls Have Self Esteem Issues
Thanks, Facebook Algorithm
Just... No.
Just Found Whole Compilation Of Her Reality vs. Instagram Photos
This Guy Is Really Cute And Has A Nice Body, But Edits His Pics So Badly. Instagram Pic vs. Youtube Still
These Are 4 Different Women & None Of Them Are Kim Kardashian Or Kardashian Related. #thekardashianeffect
Most Recent Video vs. An Instagram Post. She Looks Fine Unedited But Still Feels The Need To Shop Herself Into A Caricature Whilst Saying The Only Edits She Does Are To "Blur Blemishes".
Instagram Photo vs. Candid Photo
Does This Count? His Instagram Versus A Paparazzi Pic On A Red Carpet.
I Love Her Content But This Is A Little... Strange
People should deal with their problems instead of covering them up. I am not trying to say fat people are ugly. What I mean is that if you want to look skinny and fit, you will have to put effort in to look like that.
Tagged Pic V.s. Pics She Posted
Mandatory " she looks so beautiful in the first photo" comment.
Her 34k Followers Are As Real As The Picture To The Left , Right Picture Is A Tagged One
I Dont Wanna Have To See This Anymore
Her Upper Body Looks Absolutely Disturbing In Her Edit
Just Found Whole Compilation Of Her Reality vs. Instagram Photos
Jelena Karleusa, Serbian "singer" and living scarecrow, if anyone wants to see more. Oh, and I dare you to say that she looks beautiful in the left photo! 🙃
I Have No Idea What I Found
Most People Would Kill To Have Her Body Without The Needless Photoshop
Tiny Head + Face Edited To Look 12
Took Ten Years Off Her Face, Perked Up The Bust And Slimmed The Neck And Back
I'm sorry but no. I've been debating saying something or not because I know the inevitable backlash but I've got too. For those saying "she's beautiful" no she's not. She is MORBIDLY obese. She is effectivly killing herself. Now I'm by no means a thin girl, and I'm not saying you can't love yourself if you are a big girl like me. You can. What I AM saying is we should not be putting this woman on the cover of magazines and lauding her as beautiful. In the 90's we agreed as a society that we would not glorify unhealthy bodies, and that's why heroine chic and anorexic models were removed. Swinging to the other end of the spectrum may seem progressive and accepting, but in reality it's the same exact thing. It's telling young women, "this is beautiful", "this is fine", "this is healthy". It's not. I've every respect for Tess, I'm delighted she's happy with who she is and I want her to live a long and happy life. But glorifying this kind of body shape as ideal is not right
I Finally Found One ! The Left Photo Is A Tagged Photo And The Right Photo Was Posted On Her Instagram .....
She’s Looking Everyday More Like A Doll And Less Like A Human Being
Sure
Nice Hand Boots?
Posted Photo vs. Video Still
Way Too Much Fillers...
Ig vs. Video
When Your One Sister Is In A Different Resolution Than Everyone Else
Crossfit Removes Your Organs Now! Photo vs. Videos
Just Found Whole Compilation Of Her Reality vs. Instagram Photos
That Head To Body Ratio
I don't believe the head is attached ...she's just holding it there like a trophy.
The Same Person!
Pic She Posted vs. Vid
Ugh what a shame, she's a beautiful black woman that's ashamed to be in her own skin. I wish we had more confidence in ourselves
That Snow Filter Is Working Overtime
I don't get why people want to look like an anime character. It's just creepy.
Her Billboard vs. A Pic From An Interview
When You Google Her, These Are The First Two Pictures. Says A Lot
Pics Were Taken Less Than A Week Apart. She Claims Special Beaded Bracelets Helped Her Lose Weight.
Insta Versus A Still From Her Mom's Show
Why Does Everyone On Ig Want To Look Like This?
Online Versus At A Photo Op
The Original Photo Needs Color And Basic Correction, The Person In It Does Not. I Think We Are Being Conditioned To Accept Having Digital Better-Egos
Look At The Wavy Door
maybe her door is so shocked by the amount of photoshop that it wants to leave
This Fashion Nova Favorite Has Obvious Waist Edits In All Her Photos - Video Still For Actual Waistline Comparison
if you believe the first picture... I'm sorry but you might need to reevaluate you iq levels (it's a joke please don't take it seriously)
Yes, Yes You Are
First One Is Ig, Other Reality
She Really Doesn't Need To Do That!
Video vs. Insta Pic, I Know They Get Posted A Lot But Ooft The Difference Is Astounding
Again putting a picture of someone with and without makeup isn't necessarily fair. But that waist tho......
Curves That Defy Reality
It’z Just Anglezz
... what is this obsession with huge butts about anyway? Wasn't it just a few years ago that everything above the bare minimum of body you need in order not to die that was, whyever, considered beautiful? And now you're skinny af everywhere, if you're as perfect as the usual instagrammer, but have the butt of someone morbidly obese? Even if this only would bear realistic proportions, it still doesn't seem beautiful to me, but just ... well, weird. Not the good weird, not the Weird of the Freaks, but the weird as in pointless and off.
Just Found Whole Compilation Of Her Reality vs. Instagram Photos
why do people do this!? everyone is beautiful just the way they are!
Fan Edits vs. Washingtonpost Picture In An Article About Her Visiting A Syrian Refugee Camp In Jordan
I wonder if it's her manager who does the fakery. Angelina seems to worry about the important stuff.
I Genuinely Don't Understand This. She Does This All The Time. She Doesn't Even Slightly Resemble Herself.
Laughing At How The Instagram Algorithm Put These Two Photos Right Next To Each Other On My Explore Page
Instagram vs. Her On Botched
Those jeans have basketballs in them. Wayy too many fillers there. Not even to mention the boobs
Left One Is Tagged. Middle And Right Are Posted. I Don’t Understand!
When You Find A Publicly Available Photo Of Yourself On The Internet, Photoshop It, And Repost It On Ig. Girl, We Can All Find That Photo Of You On Google, You Are Not Fooling Anyone With This Photoshopped Version.
Has Technology Gone Too Far?
Lol
Most Recent Video vs. An Instagram Post. She Looks Fine Unedited But Still Feels The Need To Shop Herself Into A Caricature Whilst Saying The Only Edits She Does Are To "Blur Blemishes".
Her Post vs. Hairstylist Post
The sad thing is that they're trying to be different but end up looking all the same. Big pucker lips, (half open of course because they're sexy and they know it), big eyes with fake lashes (can also be used for shades in the summer), tiny waist, big boobs and enormous butts. Oh and don't forget the hair. Part in the middle, wavy, boob length. It's getting ridiculous.
I know right. I’m kinda scared at the mall now... seeing the mannequins moving... ughhhh creepy asf. Lol🤣🤣🤣
Load More Replies...Otto von Bismarck, German chancellor in the late nineteenth century said: “People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war, or before an election.” Today he might include social media. ―
They put it in the wrong subsection. It shoud be in "creepy", not "funny".
The sad thing is that they're trying to be different but end up looking all the same. Big pucker lips, (half open of course because they're sexy and they know it), big eyes with fake lashes (can also be used for shades in the summer), tiny waist, big boobs and enormous butts. Oh and don't forget the hair. Part in the middle, wavy, boob length. It's getting ridiculous.
I know right. I’m kinda scared at the mall now... seeing the mannequins moving... ughhhh creepy asf. Lol🤣🤣🤣
Load More Replies...Otto von Bismarck, German chancellor in the late nineteenth century said: “People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war, or before an election.” Today he might include social media. ―
They put it in the wrong subsection. It shoud be in "creepy", not "funny".