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Photoshop Troll Who Takes Photo Requests Too Literally Strikes Again, And The Result Is Hilarious (18 Pics)
James Fridman is an online legend and, odds are, you’ve seen his work at least once even if you didn’t know the man behind the photo-editing. Known as one of the greatest Photoshop ‘trolls’ and editing wizards on the internet, British graphic designer Fridman takes people’s requests to alter their pictures very literally on purpose. This leads to hilarious photoshops that might just make you giggle and will get your Monday off to a great start.
Check out some of Fridman’s latest hilarious photoshops below, upvote your fave ones as you scroll on down, and let us know which pics you loved the most and why.
We’re huge fans of Fridman’s work here at Bored Panda (and we sometimes wish he’d photoshop us) and you can tell that by how often we’ve featured him before. You’ll find our latest awesome posts about his work right here, here, and here.
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Naoko Yamaguchi 4 years ago (edited)
Looked thoroughly at her picture, but I don't notice what's wrong with her arm. She's just perfect. (BTW, what is "normal"...?")
Mark Cleary 4 years ago
Bravo James. She is a pretty girl, and she needs to hear it more often. This is evident because she feels she isn't "normal". She's been MADE to feel that she's not "normal", unfortunately, by comments and treatment from others.
Maciej Zajaczkowski 4 years ago
Excellent - I like how 'normal' is called a form of propaganda - excellent comparison or should I say description
Gyro Pilot 4 years ago
Nice looking woman, beautiful smile. If her spirit matches then she will go far.
Bettye McKee 4 years ago
Whoever told this beautiful girl she didn't look "normal" needs to have their head examined.
Chris Maddock 4 years ago
Until I read the text, that is all I saw too. A pretty young lady holding a dainty purse and a mobile phone. Very nice :)
Sam T Godfrey 4 years ago
For all the nutsy stuff he does, this kind of reply is always the best!
Judy Windham Saunders 4 years ago
Funny--the first thing I saw looking at this picture is her eyes. Wow! Is she the picture of the phrase "big brown eyes" or what? With those eyes and that smile, honey, you don't want to look "normal" or "average." Both of those words would be a step backward.
Mark Johnson 4 years ago
I've laughed at so many of James' photoshops, but I didn't expect that one of his works would move me so much I would cry. Absolutely wonderful. And very, very true.
Bettye McKee 4 years ago
That's not much better. Why couldn't you just say "You're perfect" without the disclaimer?
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Colin Mochrie At Its Finest 4 years ago
I knew a boy, Trevor, in middle achool, who had muscular distrophy. He was very intellectual and was in a motorized wheelchair to get around. He spent some time in the special ed class, where I spent a good chunk of my day helping out. I want to say he went on to 9th grade, and he passed away. :(
Maria Overtoom 3 years ago
He has a white heart with the right people, very sweet, because she's beautiful 🥰
MysticMerman 3 years ago
I was wondering where he could possibly go with this request. He went to the highest place he could have. So awesome!
Julieta S. 4 years ago
He always refuses to "correct" physical things, and answers beautifully!
Dan Pieniak 4 years ago
What..... I would never have noticed her arms if she had not mentioned the fact. Anyway, what a beautiful woman she is ♥
Christine Zanfino 4 years ago
What a beautiful smile and such pretty eyes-the picture is perfect just the way it is
Demongrrrrl 4 years ago
Her pretty face is the focus. I didn't notice her arms until I read the text.
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Al Jones 4 years ago
I do kind of see where you're coming from but I disagree. While most of others were at least a bit of a joke, she genuinely seemed to have an issue with her appearance. I think telling her she doesn't need to was exactly right. It may also be that he was uncomfortable doing as she asked, perhaps fearing that he'd do more harm than good.
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Xandra, The Little Hufflepuff 4 years ago
he's not, he is telling her she is perfect just the way she is
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columbokateUK 4 years ago
Hahaha I would use it as my profile picture and see if anyone noticed 😅
2.1 million adoring fans on Instagram. Nearly 1.6 million followers on Facebook. And another 1.9 million Photoshop-and-humor-loving followers on Twitter. There’s no doubt about it, the content that Fridman creates is the perfect intersection of quality and relatable humor. It is not possible to have that kind of popularity without appealing to something that unites us all.
In this case, it’s giggling uncontrollably at the ‘dad-joke-like’ interpretations of people’s requests and the ensuing Photoshop hilarity.
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While some people understand what Fridman is all about and simply want to be in the spotlight with their pics for a bit, others are genuinely shocked by the monkey’s paw-like situation they find themselves in.
Be careful what you wish for? Yeah, we’ll have that warning in spades and spades. The graphic designer even has a list of terms and conditions that you should check out before submitting a photo. And remember, don’t submit anything that you don’t want made public. Fridman takes credits, agreements, and rules very seriously and so should you.
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George-Florin Constantin 4 years ago
This is not only very humorous, but also very good photoediting.
What Fridman does actually plays a far deeper role than just providing fun and entertainment (though that’s important, too!). It's practically a cliche that laughter is the best medicine, however, it's scientifically backed. Well, it might not be the only thing good for you, but it's been proven to have positive short and long-term benefits for everyone.
The Mayo Clinic explains that laughter cools down our response to stress, helps decrease our heart rate, as well as blood pressure, and ends up making us feel relaxed. What's more, laughter stimulates our organs, increases our oxygen intake, and releases more endorphins by our brains. Our circulation improves, our muscles relax, and this physically helps deal with stress.
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Mohsie Supposie 4 years ago
She said, "can you remove it?", not "can you remove him?" .... so he did exactly as told.
But that's just the short-term bonuses. In the long-term, consistently finding something humorous to laugh at tends to improve how the function of our immune system (this helps outweigh some nasty stress-related illnesses).
Laughter also acts as a natural painkiller, can reduce the effects of anxiety and depression, and will consistently make you happier. It might sound simple, but it's true. So chuckle away as often as you can.
Fridman is very well-known, however, he’s a bit shy and doesn’t tend to feel comfortable doing personal interviews. It appears that he prefers to let others be in the spotlight. However, he’s got a very giving spirit! He founded the James Fridman Foundation as a way to give back to the community and make the world a better place.
The James Fridman Foundation’s main mission is to support and help children and young people “in developing their skills, understanding, and capabilities that will enable them to navigate the obstacles they encounter as they grow and participate in society as independent, mature, and responsible individuals.”
According to the Foundation, modern society and the difficulties that it creates have an “immense impact” on young people’s mental well-being and healthy development. “Lack of knowledge, understanding and appropriate skills on how to build resilience and emotional shield leads to an inability to work through challenges modern life has put upon them.”
In other words, the organization aims to help kids become tougher so that they can weather the challenges that modern life throws at them. The Foundation also wants to see a world where every single child and young person feels like they belong there, they feel happy and valued and understood.
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What do you think of Fridman’s work, dear Pandas? Have you ever had the pleasure of getting your pic altered by him? What do you think of his sense of humor? We’d love to hear from you, so drop us a comment below to let all the other Readers know what you think.
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Jonas Grinevičius 4 years ago
Me too, Iggy :) Which photo-edit did you like the most?
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Yoga Kitty 4 years ago
I am a bit worried about some of the requests - why would I want to look taller in a picture when in reality I am not? What is the point in "correcting" a physical condition that I naturally have? And what the luminous kitty is the problem with feet or eyebrows??! I could, however, understand the one with the tent pole (although the photographer should have seen this while taking the picture) - but this also made me laugh out loud!
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
If we've learned anything past four years, it's that facts don't matter to half the people.
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Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
I loved the guy who ended up being a stalker in the background XD he's so deadpan literal, but he does that hint of satire or kindness in the more worrisome body image ones, love these posts!
Gonzalo Terán 4 years ago
Once again, he fails to disappoint me. Hilarious as always. And amazing when the request is to match a fake "normal" in our nowadays society.
Isa 4 years ago
This guy is really dangerous LOL...we have to ask everything with the maximal detail and very specifially otherwise we get hilarious feedbacks...I love how he takes everything literally!
D Gangwere 4 years ago
I don't think "ask everything with the maximal detail and very specifially" would really help. He would find the hole in the request. (Snicker)
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Marilyn Slater 4 years ago
James Fridman, you're a clever, witty and skilful artist. Thank you for the laughs!
Laura Ford-Everett 4 years ago
Of course we love him ...he's obviously an incredibly human being as well! Yay for making me laugh out loud
Liz-ard 4 years ago
I like how he strengthen those with low self-esteem with saying "No, I will not change anything on your pic. You are great as you are!" and a snap on the nose to those that want to alter or remove others by alter or remove them. That is education on a high level. Well played James!
Rosie Hamilton 4 years ago
They know that, it is what they are expecting if they know anything about him.
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juice 4 years ago
by now, he's well known as the guy who takes everything too literally. it's all in good fun, and it's not like they're paying him
Load More Replies... Jonas Grinevičius 4 years ago
Me too, Iggy :) Which photo-edit did you like the most?
Load More Replies... Yoga Kitty 4 years ago
I am a bit worried about some of the requests - why would I want to look taller in a picture when in reality I am not? What is the point in "correcting" a physical condition that I naturally have? And what the luminous kitty is the problem with feet or eyebrows??! I could, however, understand the one with the tent pole (although the photographer should have seen this while taking the picture) - but this also made me laugh out loud!
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
If we've learned anything past four years, it's that facts don't matter to half the people.
Load More Replies... Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
I loved the guy who ended up being a stalker in the background XD he's so deadpan literal, but he does that hint of satire or kindness in the more worrisome body image ones, love these posts!
Gonzalo Terán 4 years ago
Once again, he fails to disappoint me. Hilarious as always. And amazing when the request is to match a fake "normal" in our nowadays society.
Isa 4 years ago
This guy is really dangerous LOL...we have to ask everything with the maximal detail and very specifially otherwise we get hilarious feedbacks...I love how he takes everything literally!
D Gangwere 4 years ago
I don't think "ask everything with the maximal detail and very specifially" would really help. He would find the hole in the request. (Snicker)
Load More Replies... Marilyn Slater 4 years ago
James Fridman, you're a clever, witty and skilful artist. Thank you for the laughs!
Laura Ford-Everett 4 years ago
Of course we love him ...he's obviously an incredibly human being as well! Yay for making me laugh out loud
Liz-ard 4 years ago
I like how he strengthen those with low self-esteem with saying "No, I will not change anything on your pic. You are great as you are!" and a snap on the nose to those that want to alter or remove others by alter or remove them. That is education on a high level. Well played James!
Rosie Hamilton 4 years ago
They know that, it is what they are expecting if they know anything about him.
Load More Replies... juice 4 years ago
by now, he's well known as the guy who takes everything too literally. it's all in good fun, and it's not like they're paying him
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