Photoshop Troll Who Takes Photo Requests Too Literally Strikes Again, And The Result Is Hilarious (17 Pics)
There are few photo editors on the internet who have made as big of a splash with their witty antics as British graphic designer James Fridman, Photoshop troll and wizard extraordinaire. Odds are that you’ve scrolled past one of his hilarious photo edits on social media without realizing that it’s him working his magic behind the screen.
James has become notorious for taking photo editing requests far, far too literally. Remember that episode from ‘The Simpsons’ where the family find and use a monkey’s paw to grant wishes, but they’ve all got twists to them? Well, that’s exactly what it’s like asking James for help! He takes requests very literally and it leads to all kinds of shenanigans. Of course, it’s all done with a smile and for the sake of some great humor (hey, laughter’s really good for lowering your stress levels).
Check out James’ finest recent photo edits below and upvote your fave ones, Pandas. And if you’re still hungry for some more literal comedy, check out Bored Panda’s other recent posts about the grandmaster troll himself right here, here, and here. Happy scrolling (and trolling)!
Just remember, if you’re a fan of James’s work, you should really keep in mind that you shouldn’t send him any photos that you wouldn’t want him to make public. There’s no putting the genie back into the bottle after you press the ‘send’ button.
Be sure to read on for Bored Panda's interview with photographer Dominic Sberna about the need to edit all photos for clients at least a little bit, even when you're not going for any major alterations.
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I don't get the request, guy in back looked plenty happy --- happier than her partner/friend.
I would've asked to have the foot and leg removed from between the two heads.
I love that the partner/friend from the front now looks sad. Sitting back there just makes you look sad.
Doesn't the old guy look a little happier on the second though? Look at ONLY the lips!
Okay, Donna, chill. Nothing wrong with a bra strap showing and her breasts aren't hanging out either. She's plenty decent. And if she wasn't it ain't our business. There's no gap in the dude's shirt, he's got sunglasses hanging from his collar. Get your eyes and morals checked out. (The shoe does bother me too haha).
Load More Replies...I remember that he received a request from a girl with a physical disability, asking him to make her look "normal" (I don´t remember the exact words). He sent back the same picture because she was beautiful and needed no fixing in the photo. EDIT: Found it!!! 52-6033641...67813d.jpg
Oh God his reply got me right in the bloody feels, what a star of a bloke he is 👏👏👏👏x
Load More Replies...My favorite photos from James are the ones where someone asks him "can you please remove the scar/fat/brace... and make me beautiful for once in my life" and James tells them they are beautiful just as they are. Good man, James.
I follow him on FB and the comments are funny too! People with Photoshop skills post their "vision". :)
Wow, that's really nice, I would love to know more about him too?
Load More Replies...I would love to know about him ,if you can help me get to him i don't know?
Load More Replies...You're using the word "troll" wrong. Perhaps the actual meaning of the word is difficult to understand. A troll isn't a prankster. A troll is someone whose comments are completely unasked for, unwanted and designed to do nothing but upset people. What James Fridman does to pictures is requested. People know in advance that he will deliberately misinterpret their request and a good natured laugh will be had by all.
In the intro to this article the author mentions the Simpsons episode with the monkey's paw. Based on how it's worded, I don't think the author knows that the Simpsons episode was a reference to a short story called The Monkey's Paw.
My dad used to tell us the story of The Monkey's Paw. Very creepy.
Load More Replies...Does he actually ever do what people are asking him to do or do they all know they'll get a funny troll version when they ask?
at this point, they know they'll get a funny version. especially since he's doing it for free
Load More Replies...I LOVED this. Please make more, this was probably one of the funniest articles I have read on BoredPanda so far.
Hilarious stuff, I'd love to see what your clients think of their pics 🤣🤣
Love the "disabled" picture. He's not only a photoshop genius; he's a helluva nice guy. Rock on, James.
He doesn't take them too literally, he just likes to have fun. James Fridman is a magician when it comes to photoshop
Not the white knight we asked for, but the white knight we need. Thank you for staying the course, Mr. Fridman.
Well Bleeboo every single one of these were sent to him asking him to do his work...this means they know what they're asking for...he's not setting up anyone to be "punchlines" that isn't asking...what they're getting is to be in on the joke...it would be bad if he was just randomly picking photos and editing them making fun of people but that's not the case here
Load More Replies...I remember that he received a request from a girl with a physical disability, asking him to make her look "normal" (I don´t remember the exact words). He sent back the same picture because she was beautiful and needed no fixing in the photo. EDIT: Found it!!! 52-6033641...67813d.jpg
Oh God his reply got me right in the bloody feels, what a star of a bloke he is 👏👏👏👏x
Load More Replies...My favorite photos from James are the ones where someone asks him "can you please remove the scar/fat/brace... and make me beautiful for once in my life" and James tells them they are beautiful just as they are. Good man, James.
I follow him on FB and the comments are funny too! People with Photoshop skills post their "vision". :)
Wow, that's really nice, I would love to know more about him too?
Load More Replies...I would love to know about him ,if you can help me get to him i don't know?
Load More Replies...You're using the word "troll" wrong. Perhaps the actual meaning of the word is difficult to understand. A troll isn't a prankster. A troll is someone whose comments are completely unasked for, unwanted and designed to do nothing but upset people. What James Fridman does to pictures is requested. People know in advance that he will deliberately misinterpret their request and a good natured laugh will be had by all.
In the intro to this article the author mentions the Simpsons episode with the monkey's paw. Based on how it's worded, I don't think the author knows that the Simpsons episode was a reference to a short story called The Monkey's Paw.
My dad used to tell us the story of The Monkey's Paw. Very creepy.
Load More Replies...Does he actually ever do what people are asking him to do or do they all know they'll get a funny troll version when they ask?
at this point, they know they'll get a funny version. especially since he's doing it for free
Load More Replies...I LOVED this. Please make more, this was probably one of the funniest articles I have read on BoredPanda so far.
Hilarious stuff, I'd love to see what your clients think of their pics 🤣🤣
Love the "disabled" picture. He's not only a photoshop genius; he's a helluva nice guy. Rock on, James.
He doesn't take them too literally, he just likes to have fun. James Fridman is a magician when it comes to photoshop
Not the white knight we asked for, but the white knight we need. Thank you for staying the course, Mr. Fridman.
Well Bleeboo every single one of these were sent to him asking him to do his work...this means they know what they're asking for...he's not setting up anyone to be "punchlines" that isn't asking...what they're getting is to be in on the joke...it would be bad if he was just randomly picking photos and editing them making fun of people but that's not the case here
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