Perspective changes everything. Take a particular object, put it in a specific time and place, and you see how it differs compared with an almost identical one. And since such an experiment would probably be slightly too elaborate for real life, Bored Panda has compiled this entertaining collection of the most surprising comparisons.
From comparing a chimpanzee fingertip with a human fingertip to photos of a man before and after walking across China for the whole year, these are side-by-side shots that show the weird and the wonderful side of the world we live in. So pull your chair closer, get your popcorn ready and tune in for the list that puts a spin on the good old “spot the difference” game.
After you’re done, make sure to check out our previous posts with incredible comparisons here, here, and here.
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Perspective is a beautiful power to subject things to. Not only do we start seeing their beauty, as in the cases of these comparisons, it can also make us feel better. You see, while putting things in perspective, we are selecting a particular mode of seeing them, and it doesn't just feel like it, our brain actually does it.
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I will never understand that. I use my pockets all the time (hands, phone, tissues). But that doesnt stop me from using my backpack. I dont want to be carrying also my wallet, keys, sunglasses and "who knows what s**t I have in there". I doubt that most women would stop using bags if they had pockets
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That is why I only buy jeans for men. Most jeans here for women are tight and without pockets. I never saw the appeal
Even as a skinny teen I had wide, bony hips. Getting older and putting weight on both waist and hips hasn't improved things. For me, the appeal in women's jeans lies in having pants that can go over those hips without having a huge amount of fabric to belt in at the waist.
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Funny. My wife said that to me once. Showed me the difference in pockets so I’d understand. We hit the store, bought some fabric, and now I see new “big kid” pockets in to all her clothes. My mom taught me to see when I was a kid, and my wife LOVES her for it. Lol
I just realized that autocorrect changed “sew” to “see”. Well played autocorrect
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Imagine going to a concert or festival without having an annoying handbag dingling around your shoulders while dancing. Must be heaven!
Things bounce out of pockets all the time if you dance! I've lost my wallet a few times on the dance floor.
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Just buy cargo pants! They have pockets on both leg sides and they are unisex
My other half was shocked when I showed him why I didn't walk around with my phone in my pocket. 'That's stupid' was his response. Well, yes, but I have to buy and wear what's actually available, affordable, and fits me. So don't tell me it's stupid, tell the clothes industry.
It depends on the brand of jeans you buy. I buy women's "work" jeans. They fit me properly AND have functional pockets. "Dress" jeans have pockets I can't fit a quarter in.
Women will always get the short end of the stick or in this case pocket.
Including myself, so many women ask for this. I'm surprised designers haven't done it yet. They've started putting pockets on dresses which is incredible, fix the jeans and pants
They have. There are several designers committed to having large pockets in their whole range. It only surprises me it isn't more mainstream and people (apparently) haven't swamped them in orders.
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I wear men's clothes, I highly recommend the shorts. No thigh rub with mens shorts. And don't get me started on boxer briefs😂.
When I shop for pants that's the first thing I look for.....decent sized pockets!! What the hey is wrong with women designers???????
Holy s**t men’s pockets are THAT big ???? Like for real ?? Or this is an abnormally large pocket??
Hubby has cargo pants and shorts even cargo swimming shorts. You know those things! They are full of pockets! Also hubby: "I don't get why you keep your stuff in your jackets pocket, it grosses me how full they are". Well. Would anyone be able to suggest a place to place my belongings? Handbags are not an option. I used to wear backpack but was told by many it's not enough lady-like.
I take all my slacks to a seamstress who extends the pockets by cutting the bottom off and adding a piece of fabric. Between that and the glove compartment of my car, I don't carry a purse.
It's assumed that all women carry handbags, so there's no need for deep pockets. Now I see more men carrying satchels, or "manbags," and women with either clutches or phone cases that will hold credit cards. Time for the jeans-makers to catch up.
I’m 46 and have never carried a purse in my life. 😁
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I've always carried a purse, and this was BEFORE they got creative with limiting women's pocket size. C'mon, really? In an age where cell phones are twice the size of these pockets? Must've been designed by a man --who should be sentenced to wear pants with mini frickin' pockets --forever. To those women who say they like the smaller pockets, I have an easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy solution: don't put stuff in them if you are worried about how they look. And let the rest of us use them the way we want to. Men don't get told they need a smaller pocket to have it lay more smoothly. OK. Don't get me started.....
Tbh women r the ones who need bigger pockets like wtf do men need to carry? The phones and their keys?
Simple question and I'm being serious, why don't women just revolt and start buying men's jeans? Avoid the pink tax, they're more durable and they have pockets.
And then some women's 0ants have FAKE pockets! WHY DECIEVE US YOU CRUEL LIMB COVERINGS?!
This was explained to me by a clothing collector. She said that men's pockets were deeper because they carried most of their "possessions" keys, money, billfolds, etc., in their pockets. Women's pockets were consider "decorative" and were generally used for handkerchiefs and things that women needed to get to "quickly" without going through their purse. Evidently, the idea that women would quit carrying purses and use only pockets has not reached the manufacturers of women's clothing. Women's clothing in European and Asian countries are totally different in some respects, in others, not so much.
The worst part is, that's an absurd loop, cause how can women think of carrying all their possessions in pockets when they're the size of a chocolate bar? Pretty sure many would like it if it was practically possible!😂
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I keep more stuff in my pocket than my man does, I really wish we had bigger pockets!
Does anyone know the reason behind this then? Genuinely curious as I wasn't aware it was a thing until quite recently.
It ruins the "lines" when things are in your pockets. So tiny/no pockets means no bulges.
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YES! THANK YOU! I'm tired of adding material to elongate the skinny pockets of my jeans just to have something to put keys or my phone in!
Oh don't remind me of getting FAKE POCKETS in BAGGY PANTS ! Like... why the f***?
Women are given less on lots of things/items: smaller pockets, thinner underwear, thinner socks, etc... The list goes on and on.
It's a conspiracy. My husband often makes me carry things in my pockets because he doesn't like the weight. So I guess it's a way for them to make us feel useful?
Carhartt jeans, good pockets, well made. Btw, hubby would say that pocket on the right is too deep!🤪
I'm fortunate that men's pants fit me better than women's pants usually do. Men's have deeper crotched and larger waist for the hips. Miss pants always ride up the crotch or hurt my hip bones.
At least those jeans have a pocket. Half the time they sew them shut. I hate women's fashion.
Women’s shorts at Kohl’s have reasonably sized pockets, they’re my new favorite store. I also found Amanda brand at Costco that I can fit my whole phone in the pocket of. It’s amazing.
When I buy new pants, I take them to a taylor and have the pockets made deeper. I don't know why this simple need can't be met.
Oh yes. I look for pockets and how they are in everything I buy now. First consideration. No good pockets, no sale.
This has been brought to the attention of so many clothing manufacturers. Don't know what the problem is, really, other than being way beyond the game.
Why do they make them so small or even a fake pocket. did women ask for that must be designed by a male scovinist?
Women don't need the bigger pockets because they can't "Play Pocket Pool".
I used a pair of my husband’s jeans as a pattern and now add bigger pockets to my jeans. So nice to be able to actually use them and so easy to do.
Just sew bigger pockets in? If the garment industry won’t do it...
Yes please manufacturers. I think they have a deal with purse and handbag companies that ensures we have to buy a bag or purse to carry our cash and phones with us. I don't always want to carry a handbag or purse and the pockets certainly aren't deep enough to trust putting your bank card in without losing it. Come on manufacturers. Give women proper pockets.
And that is why I've been wearing the *same skirt* outdoors for decades - all my stuff's in it's pockets. And that's a lose for anyone trying to sell me clothes.
I've never had a problem with small pockets in my jeans. My keys, cards, etc., fit in front or back pockets. I have noticed that the higher the price tag the smaller the pocket... But I've never worried about trying to impress strangers.
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I only have one pair of shorts with deep pockets, and I wish I had more
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