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Whether it's ink, coffee, water or oil, spilling something is always annoying, especially if it stains. But as you can see from this quirky list of accidental art compiled by Bored Panda, sometimes knocking something over can lead to pleasant and unexpected surprises. From spills that look like reindeer to stains that look like pandas, the pictures below might look deliberate but all of them were completely unintentional, proving that art really is in the eye of the beholder. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!

#1

This Stain On My Table Looks Like A Dog Passionately Taking In A Sweet Smell

This Stain On My Table Looks Like A Dog Passionately Taking In A Sweet Smell

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#2

The Spilled Ink On My Finger Looks Like A Forest Fire Have Taken Place

The Spilled Ink On My Finger Looks Like A Forest Fire Have Taken Place

BrucePee Report

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Frame the picture and sell it for millions! They'll never know the difference!

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#3

My Girlfriend Spilled Her Tea And... This Happened

My Girlfriend Spilled Her Tea And... This Happened

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#4

My Coworker Spilled Wine In The Office So I Turned It Into A Spazzy Cat, He Loved It

My Coworker Spilled Wine In The Office So I Turned It Into A Spazzy Cat, He Loved It

VoodooMamaJuuJuu Report

#5

Deer Formed From An Accidental Drop Of Black Paint

Deer Formed From An Accidental Drop Of Black Paint

tommysutro Report

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Lara B.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like a deer with leafless branches as antlers. Wow, what a nice accident :)

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#6

Work In A Paint Store, The Tint Came Out Looking Like A Volcano Erupting

Work In A Paint Store, The Tint Came Out Looking Like A Volcano Erupting

Cazie Report

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#7

Found A Stain On A Restroom Wall That Looked Like A Panda

Found A Stain On A Restroom Wall That Looked Like A Panda

BigBronon Report

#8

The Residue Of Black Paint Mixed With My White Paint And Made A Little Forest.

The Residue Of Black Paint Mixed With My White Paint And Made A Little Forest.

Stedey Report

#9

Dispensed Some Dark Green Paint Into A Gallon And Made A Perfect Tear Drop

Dispensed Some Dark Green Paint Into A Gallon And Made A Perfect Tear Drop

KnocksQuietly Report

#10

Spilled A Bit Of Coffee. Came Back Later To See It Looking At Me

Spilled A Bit Of Coffee. Came Back Later To See It Looking At Me

worlds-worst-lurker Report

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#13

This Water Stain Looks Like A Bear

This Water Stain Looks Like A Bear

lecoolcat Report

#14

Don't Mind His Fashion, This Oil Spill Makes It Look Like This Guys Floating

Don't Mind His Fashion, This Oil Spill Makes It Look Like This Guys Floating

Favre4Evre Report

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no! You just found out his secret! He's really a super hero with super powers and that fashion is part of the costume.

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#15

This Water Leak Perfectly Formed A Rectangle

This Water Leak Perfectly Formed A Rectangle

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#16

This Protein Shake Stain Looks Like An Alien

This Protein Shake Stain Looks Like An Alien

Czar_of_Nothing Report

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Wyndmere
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That shake was a portal into our world - you just let one in.

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#17

A Spill Dried Up On My Coffee Table Into A Dinosaur

A Spill Dried Up On My Coffee Table Into A Dinosaur

amstarcasanova Report

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Nini
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HOLY C**P I'm gonna start spilling stuff everywhere!!!

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#20

Ink Spilled Onto My Workbench, Tiny Swan Was Born

Ink Spilled Onto My Workbench, Tiny Swan Was Born

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#21

Shark Shaped Coffee Stain

Shark Shaped Coffee Stain

Soup501 Report

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#23

The Stain On This Woman's Jacket Looks Like A Fisherman Who's Reeling In A Fish

The Stain On This Woman's Jacket Looks Like A Fisherman Who's Reeling In A Fish

reddit.com Report

#24

This Spill That Looks Just Like A Brain

This Spill That Looks Just Like A Brain

dave_n_ Report

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Wyndmere
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would be a cool design on a bike helmet - imagine streaked gradient shades of midnight blue, magenta, and dark teal.

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#25

This Paint Mark On The Sidewalk Looks Like A Human Brain

This Paint Mark On The Sidewalk Looks Like A Human Brain

theDroidfanatic Report

#26

I Thought The Ink This Tray, Left After A 6th Grade Lesson On Writing Chinese Characters, Looked Like Darth Vader

I Thought The Ink This Tray, Left After A 6th Grade Lesson On Writing Chinese Characters, Looked Like Darth Vader

erikstotle Report

#27

My Coffee Stain Looks Like Planet Earth

My Coffee Stain Looks Like Planet Earth

Ov3r9O0O Report

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Wyndmere
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the moon is made of cheese, why can't all the world be fresh brewed coffee?

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#28

This Water Splash On This Driveway Looks Like The Statue Of Liberty Pointing At Her Head

This Water Splash On This Driveway Looks Like The Statue Of Liberty Pointing At Her Head

Ociram Report

#29

I've Spilled Milk And It Looks Like A Bunny

I've Spilled Milk And It Looks Like A Bunny

Merl-i Report

#30

I Spilled Sriracha On My Leg Today And It Landed In The Shape Of A Pepper

I Spilled Sriracha On My Leg Today And It Landed In The Shape Of A Pepper

bcobb666 Report

#31

This Black Bean Sauce Spill Looks Like A Gunshot Victim

This Black Bean Sauce Spill Looks Like A Gunshot Victim

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#32

A Paint Spill At My Job Resulted In Paint Jesus

A Paint Spill At My Job Resulted In Paint Jesus

TheWhoThatHortonHerd Report

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Wyndmere
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jesus, walking on the water, er ... walking on the paint. Peace, be still.

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#33

Tire Track Through A Dried Puddle Looks Like A Hamburger

Tire Track Through A Dried Puddle Looks Like A Hamburger

BaltoAaron Report

#34

The Water I Spilled Looks Like A Reindeer

The Water I Spilled Looks Like A Reindeer

imgur.com Report

#35

My Friend's Coffee Spilled In The Shape Of A Guitar

My Friend's Coffee Spilled In The Shape Of A Guitar

amsweet1249 Report

#38

The Paint On This Crosswalk Looks Like A Dinosaur

The Paint On This Crosswalk Looks Like A Dinosaur

Aguas_Frescas Report

#39

This Stain On My Friend's Table Looks Like A Cute Lil Fox

This Stain On My Friend's Table Looks Like A Cute Lil Fox

allegro_agitato Report

#40

Spilled Coffee In The Shape Of A Perfect Heart

Spilled Coffee In The Shape Of A Perfect Heart

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#43

The Way The Juice Spilled And Formed A Pinapple With A Shoeprint

The Way The Juice Spilled And Formed A Pinapple With A Shoeprint

chakrazz Report

#45

Coffee Stain On My Floor Look Like Pac-Man Eating A Pellet

Coffee Stain On My Floor Look Like Pac-Man Eating A Pellet

alimanz Report

#46

Coffee Machine, Also Pit For Tortured Souls

Coffee Machine, Also Pit For Tortured Souls

3rdweal Report

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very heavy metal. I'll take my coffee black as my soul please.

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#47

This Tea Stain On My Desk Looks Like A Man And His Dog

This Tea Stain On My Desk Looks Like A Man And His Dog

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#48

My Spill Kinda Looks Like A Cute Dachshund Puppy

My Spill Kinda Looks Like A Cute Dachshund Puppy

KalliopesUnicorn Report

#49

I Saw A Water Stain The Looked Like A Wold Howling At The Moon

I Saw A Water Stain The Looked Like A Wold Howling At The Moon

Breadboy22 Report

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Wyndmere
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks more like the"wold" sneezed on the wall and is wondering what to do now.

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#50

The Spill From My Soda Looks Like The Profile Of A Dog

The Spill From My Soda Looks Like The Profile Of A Dog

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#51

Water Stain On My Receipt Formed A Rabbit Eating Something Out Of The Ground

Water Stain On My Receipt Formed A Rabbit Eating Something Out Of The Ground

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#52

My Friend's Son Spilled His Juice On The Floor And It Made A Perfect 'J'

My Friend's Son Spilled His Juice On The Floor And It Made A Perfect 'J'

Bakaveli Report

#53

This Spilled Paint At Work Looks Like The Silhouette Of A Man

This Spilled Paint At Work Looks Like The Silhouette Of A Man

CtrlaltSleep Report

#54

This Spilled Paint Stain Looks Like A Dog's Face

This Spilled Paint Stain Looks Like A Dog's Face

gus_thedog Report

#55

Coworker Spilled Their Drink, And The Stain Looks Like A Woman Wearing Headphones

Coworker Spilled Their Drink, And The Stain Looks Like A Woman Wearing Headphones

AnyLamename Report

#56

A Paint Spill That Looks Like A Cat

A Paint Spill That Looks Like A Cat

MemesAndDreams Report

#57

My Coffee Left A Stain That Looks Like A Skull

My Coffee Left A Stain That Looks Like A Skull

viendla Report

#58

This Oil Stain Looks Like Sunglasses

This Oil Stain Looks Like Sunglasses

big0bum Report

#59

My Kid Said His Spilled Gatorade 'Looks Like A Bull'. He Wasn't Wrong

My Kid Said His Spilled Gatorade 'Looks Like A Bull'. He Wasn't Wrong

streamstroller Report

#60

I Spilled My Coke But The Puddle Looks Like A Shark So Im Cool With It

I Spilled My Coke But The Puddle Looks Like A Shark So Im Cool With It

Link_Linkerson Report

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#61

Coffee Stain Looks Like It's Staring At You

Coffee Stain Looks Like It's Staring At You

kiermodag Report

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Turn it to the right and it's an Indian canoe with decorative side 🤔😊🚣

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#62

Milk Spill On My Sweatshirt Looks Like Italy And Sicily

Milk Spill On My Sweatshirt Looks Like Italy And Sicily

4KGB Report

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#63

My Friend Spilled His Soy Sauce And It Looks Like A Man's Head Profile

My Friend Spilled His Soy Sauce And It Looks Like A Man's Head Profile

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#64

This Stain From A Coffee Filter Looks Like A Watercolor Painting Of A Boot

This Stain From A Coffee Filter Looks Like A Watercolor Painting Of A Boot

NoHorseShitWang Report

#65

This Puddle Looks Like A Man Opening His Mouth

This Puddle Looks Like A Man Opening His Mouth

brounchman Report

#66

I Spilled My Coffee... Looks Like A Monkey!

I Spilled My Coffee... Looks Like A Monkey!

roblynch Report

#68

My Friend Spilled Coffee On Herself And The Stain Formed A Beatles Haircut

My Friend Spilled Coffee On Herself And The Stain Formed A Beatles Haircut

catalano Report

#69

This Paint Spill Looks Like A Head With Sunglasses

This Paint Spill Looks Like A Head With Sunglasses

Yackitori Report

#70

The Way This Spilled Milk Collected On A Hardwood Plank

The Way This Spilled Milk Collected On A Hardwood Plank

Phiko73 Report

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Wyndmere
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you secretly replacing the flooring with white tile?

#71

This Wine Spill Looks Just Like Florida

This Wine Spill Looks Just Like Florida

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#72

This Water Spilled On The Floor Looks Like Some Kind Of Primate Skull

This Water Spilled On The Floor Looks Like Some Kind Of Primate Skull

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#73

Water Spill In The Parking Lot Looks Like The Rabbit From Donny Darko

Water Spill In The Parking Lot Looks Like The Rabbit From Donny Darko

therhodes Report

#74

I Spilled My Water And It Looked Like An Electric Guitar

I Spilled My Water And It Looked Like An Electric Guitar

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#75

I Spilled Some Milk And It Looked Like Australia

I Spilled Some Milk And It Looked Like Australia

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you think about it, and rotate right, it kinda looks like Africa too!

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#76

Spilled Yogurt This Morning. And Batman

Spilled Yogurt This Morning. And Batman

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#77

My Brother Had A Water Stain On His Shirt That Looks Like A Gun

My Brother Had A Water Stain On His Shirt That Looks Like A Gun

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#78

I Spilled A Can Of Monster On My Bed, And The Spill Created The Logo

I Spilled A Can Of Monster On My Bed, And The Spill Created The Logo

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#79

Totally Legitimate Jesus In My Coffee Spill

Totally Legitimate Jesus In My Coffee Spill

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like he's got really old, he's nearly bald except for the beard

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#81

My Coffee Spill Clean-up Looks Like A Brain

My Coffee Spill Clean-up Looks Like A Brain

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