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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. A single image does not need a lengthy written backstory to evoke emotions, tell a story, or convey a complex idea. Sometimes, it’s the photos without context that draw attention

Here are some examples from the Solstices Instagram page. These photos may seem nonsensical at first glance, but they will elicit a reaction, whether it's bewilderment, laughter, or excitement to share them with someone else. 

As always, we’ve collected some of the most eye-catching posts on the page. Don’t forget to upvote your favorites!

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    #2

    A dog sitting in the snow next to a snow sculpture that looks like a dog in a bizarre and confusing scene.

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    LooseSeal's $10 Banana
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest, Franklin, I don't find it even slightly humorous. If you're done laughing I'd quite like to head back indoors.

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    #3

    Cat with eyes covered by hands that have nail art resembling cat eyes, creating a surreal visual effect.

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    BarBeeGirl
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok those are some awesome nails! I’m going to see if my nail technician can manage them

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    Many of you scrolling through this list may find humor in these photos, while others may just be a bit weirded out. Humor is subjective like that, but what exactly makes something funny? 

    To answer this question, we asked a few experts. Los Angeles-based psychologist Dr. Lauren Kerwin tells Bored Panda that a person’s sense of humor is shaped by life experiences, cultural background, and how their brain processes the world. 

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    “Some people with attention or learning differences, for example, often used humor as a survival tool growing up—it helped them connect with others, deflect criticism, or stay engaged in situations where they struggled to fit in,” she explained.

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    #6

    Red Bull can plus Ferrero Rocher chocolate equals golden snitch from Harry Potter, a strange and amusing visual puzzle.

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    Personality traits also play a role in shaping a person’s sense of humor. According to licensed clinical social worker and ChoicePoint executive clinical director Jessica Plonchak, extroverts may be more open to their choice of comedy than introverts, who may be more inclined to enjoy less provocative humor. 

    #7

    Woman taking a selfie with a tiny hippo while a crowd watches over a stone wall in a bizarre yet fascinating scene.

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    CD King
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get that the tiny hippo is super cute but nobody noticing Mona Lisa is there is pretty shocking.

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    Many of the photos you will see on this list could be deemed “inappropriate,” yet a chunk of you readers may still crack up. But don’t worry; it doesn’t mean there's something wrong with you. 

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    According to Dr. Kerwin, people tend to laugh at something that breaks a social rule but feels emotionally safe. As she stated, “it’s a nervous release as much as amusement.”

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    Woman lying in bed next to a lion under blankets, a bizarre scene that makes no sense but draws your attention.

    In 1971, LIFE magazine photographer michael rougier captured the unusual life of actor tippi hedren and her family, who lived with a 400-pound lion named neil in their california home

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    A small fish in a clear container with a label reading Swim Shady, a funny picture that makes no sense.

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    Mommy Panda
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor fish (not because of the name, but because the way he is kept)

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    Plonchak shares a similar sentiment, stating that inappropriate laughter may be a response through a person’s emotional processing capabilities under pressure. It’s like how a child may burst out laughing while being scolded by their parents. 

    “Laughter is a nervous system response and not an intentional act of disrespect,” she said, adding that the sudden chuckle is more of an “emotional release.”

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    #13

    Nightstand made of concrete blocks with random items on top, showing a confusing scene from pics that make no sense.

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    LooseSeal's $10 Banana
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plenty of storage compartments, non-slip surfaces, economical material, and in a pinch you can use it for self defense.

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    #14

    Young man with orange hair wearing a blue hoodie holding a large plush Snorlax in a busy shopping mall hallway.

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    We’d also like to hear from you, our readers. Did these photos weird you out? Or did you find them funny at all? Which ones caught your attention? Share them in the comments!

    #16

    Unusually long banana on a countertop, a strange and puzzling image from the collection of pics that make no sense.

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    #17

    Black and white rabbit wearing a police vest sitting on a blue table at an outdoor event, a fun and odd sight to see.

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    LooseSeal's $10 Banana
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's got a hunch. Well, actually, it's just a wild hare.

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    #20

    Woman in a pink hoodie precariously reaching a papaya tree while a dog jumps beside her in a confusing scene.

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    #21

    Child submerged in a bathtub full of bubbles with another child in pajamas looking on in a bizarre and funny scene.

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    Two people dressed as oversized Hulk and Thor characters walking on a sidewalk in a bizarre scene from strange pics.

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    #24

    Two people posing humorously in a bathroom mirror, creating one of the pics that make no sense at all.

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    #26

    Man driving a small car with oversized shiny rims, creating a bizarre scene that makes no sense but draws attention.

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    Jeff Hunt
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s “Ludacris”. I slay myself.

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    #27

    Sesame seed burger bun with a diamond ring embedded in the center creating a confusing and intriguing picture.

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    Mrs Irish Mom
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe her fav place to eat is mc Donald's and she refuses to eat anywhere else so he took it and ran with it

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    #28

    A building shaped like a slice of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, illustrating a surreal and nonsensical scene.

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    UKGrandad
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either that's a wedge-shaped building or it's bloody interesting in high winds.

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    #30

    Three pieces of raw meat shaped like fish with olive slices as eyes placed on a metal grill outdoors, bizarre visual.

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    #31

    Hand holding an unusually long, wavy Cheetos snack inside a car, a funny and strange picture from no sense photos.

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    #32

    Severely damaged car covered in a melting substance on road with unusual slimy texture and strange debris around.

    A truck carrying 7500 pounds of hagfish overturned on an Oregon highway. The accident caused a 4 car pileup with slime everywhere (2017).

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    Piwakawaka
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why was the truck carrying hagfish, of all things?

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    #33

    A white pelican interacting with capybaras eating from trays in an unusual and captivating scene.

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    DaisyGirl
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no. Beek looks like in the poor furballs eye

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    Man dressed as a cowboy holding a video game box in a store, an unusual scene that makes no sense but draws attention.

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    aashi chaudhari
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is probably like sims for him

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    #35

    White horse wearing a fake roasted turkey hat standing outside a barn, creating a bizarre and amusing scene.

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    #37

    Child eating an oversized slice of pepperoni pizza, surprising size contrast making no sense but captivating to look at

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    justme
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The baby's face makes this picture 100% better lol

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    #38

    Man wearing a chicken in a pink outfit carrier in a grocery store, one of the unusual pics that make no sense at all.

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    #43

    Xbox One Halo game disc being used to cut a cheese pizza in a topsy-turvy, nonsensical visual.

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    Wooden and gold game controller with bullet shell buttons, a bizarre design that makes no sense but captivates attention.

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    BarBeeGirl
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back in my day, controllers were made of wood and if you weren’t careful, you’d get a splinter

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    #46

    Close-up of a person wearing sunglasses with an arm made of a sausage, a funny picture that makes no sense.

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    Jeff Hunt
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those glasses look “dog eared”. Thank you. I’m here all week.

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    #47

    Cat making a strange face with fur resembling human hair in a bizarre and confusing pic that makes no sense at all.

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    Inigo Montoya
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some reason I am now having bad flashbacks of Annoying Orange

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    #50

    Child wrestler in mismatched socks and SpongeBob outfit preparing for a match in an unusual sports setting, a pic that makes no sense

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    JK
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pajama day meets wrestling match?

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    #52

    Man and bulldog pose low to the ground, creating a humorous visual effect for nonsensical pics.

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    Emma London
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Augh, those miniature bulldogs that can't walk normally, can't breathe normally, can't breed normally, can't give birth without a c-cection, and still they are thought as luxury dogs!

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    #54

    Milk jug squeezed and twisted to fit better in fridge, a puzzling and strange photo that makes no sense but you can’t stop looking

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    Hand holding Fortnite Slurp drink in front of a couch with scattered cushions in a bizarre room setting.

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    #56

    Young man squatting at gas station with dollar bills scattered beneath him, creating a confusing and unusual scene.

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    StrangeOne
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how my bank thinks I produce money

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    #58

    Person wearing a jersey with text "ARE YOU 18" in a dimly lit environment, one of the pics that make no sense at all.

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    MoBeLa
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way too many “EWWWW!”s in this thread… i’m going to look for cute cat pics now.

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