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This Facebook Group Dedicated To Terrible Art Started Recreating It And Here Are 40 Hilarious Entries
Lately, Facebook groups have been gaining more and more attention from the general public with such collectives as people role-playing ants exploding on the internet. One of the groups that recently gained an influx of attention is “Terrible Art in Charity Shops,” where people share various questionable art pieces they find at charity shops or similar establishments. However, as the coronavirus pandemic forced people to stay home and wander charity shops less, the group’s activity saw a decrease until someone had a genius idea. One person decided to try and recreate the art posted on the page, prompting a new, hilarious trend that not only brought the page back to life, but also sent its activity stats skyrocketing.
Bored Panda reached out to the administrators of the group for more information and one of them, Becky Gouverneur, kindly provided some additional information.
“The group was started back in 2017 by myself and Laura (we are old school friends!)” she explained. “Laura had posted a photo she'd taken of some terrible art in a charity shop on her private Facebook page, it went crazy and got hundreds of comments, I spotted it and suggested she make a group... and it went from there!”
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JK Rowling 5 years ago
This is actually a common artist problem that happens when people draw the hair before they draw the eyes, but I've never seen it happen to this extreme.
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Bill Urmenyi 5 years ago
The part of the painting showing herself holding a painting of herself is not too bad for an amateur but not the the painting of the painting, which is rather poor
Ray Martin 5 years ago
What witchcraft is this? She looks EXACTLY like the picture in the picture!
Becky also provided some background on how the trend of recreating the art first started:
“When lockdown began across the world, the group interactions dropped dramatically as most of the charity shops had closed. We were a bit worried about the group, which had been so active until then. Then, one day, a member called Ceri Ashton asked if she was allowed to post a 'recreation' of a post from the group. Matt and Ann (two of our key admins) mulled it over for a couple of hours. We are normally quite strict about what we let in as we don’t want the group to become swamped with all those kitsch statues of ladies dancing or awful cat plates…. The group was originally aimed at awful paintings or drawings by amateur artists (this is also something I’m really keen on as I’m an artist myself) and we try to keep true to that original vision. In the end, Matt and Ann thought 'what the hell, only a few of them will be bothered to join in so what harm can it do?' and the group had become so quiet during lockdown they thought it would provide some entertainment… little did they know! None of us expected the reaction we got!”
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Dave Chapman 5 years ago
Why the heck was this downvoted, all he said is that it looks like his female dog Scully! Sorry for idiots Marlowe, here's an upvote for you...and while I'm at it, one for Cynthia above you as well.
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Randy Klefbeck 5 years ago
This is not bad art. Tongue in cheek maybe (Ol' sea dog). I had a friend who did acrylics featuring cats wearing suits in business meetings, or hawaiian shirts at the Grand Canyon.
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Brenda Aguilar 5 years ago
it took me looking at this like for 10 minutes till I noticed that there is a person in there.....lol.
“When it hit, the group went crazy! Everyone was up for it, people were sat at home with nothing to do and the world was full of death and awful news, this was EXACTLY what people needed to lighten the mood and we got some truly hilarious interpretations of terrible art from the group,” Gouverneur detailed why the recreations became so popular. “Ceri also ended up creating her own group (Recreate Artwork With Things You Find At Home) as well so the craze can carry on long after TAICS (Terrible Art in Charity Shops) reverts to normal life!” she explained.
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cassiushumanmother 5 years ago
i don't find it terrible at all, the lama is cute, terribly cute maybe.
D L C 5 years ago
That's what we call a llama, and it is pronounced "Yomma"
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Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
The original isn't terrible. Kinda silly, bit good! The recreation is super ugly but super fun.
Tristan McGregor 5 years ago
All rightee now what we ave ere' is th wild creature o' beauty we call a derp llama
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satan hears a scream 5 years ago
honestly? i'd buy the painting on the left bc it made me laugh so hard for no reason
Pamela Morrison 5 years ago
Honestly, when is bored panda going to put in some smiley icons...these arrows are ok...but really I'd like to push a laugh button for this one and it is fantastic.
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Carole Knaus 5 years ago
Deranged Charcuterie, Upvote ^ if you like that I made it entirely with stuff found in the kitchen! lol! Thank you!! EtsyFeb202...04ab4e.jpg 
Aurora Graham-Hayes 5 years ago
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Aimee Simmons 5 years ago
this does not belong. the original is not an ugly piece of art. It is lovely. the reproduction below is well done, but it does not belong on this list.
Monika Soffronow 5 years ago
It is not ugly at all, but it is pure kitsch.
Load More Replies... Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 5 years ago
This for some reason reminds me of that painting of an angel on a bridge. I remember it hanging over my crib. Yes I remember. I remember being terrified of it. When I was about 13 I mentioned it to my mom and she could not believe I remembered it and I was like if course I remember that huge horrible creepy angel (We were catholic). She didn't know I was screaming when I was little because of the painting.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago
I find both the original painting and the recreation quite adorable!
Randy Klefbeck 5 years ago
Once again...art is subjective. I think Andy Warhol went through the same thing.
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Pamela Morrison 5 years ago
I like this original as well......I'm a cat person and an artist and loving it!
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Phillippa Walter 5 years ago
Hey! That's me! My name is phillippa walter, I am an artist from Wales, my Instagram is @phillippawalterart https://www.instagram.com/phillippawalterart
D L C 5 years ago
The Girl with the Pearl Earring, by Vermeer. Toto, we're indeed back in Kansas (shudder). Jesus, take me. Take me quickly.
Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
No this is a live recreation of a bad painted recreation of Girl with the Pearl Earring.
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Jenufa Harris 5 years ago
the left hand one wouldnt have been quite so bad if the eyeball wasnt falling out
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Helen McSmith 5 years ago (edited)
Yaaaaargggg ....Ahoy me sharties ( s**t art fans ) Sadly this was the best pic we could get before the toilet roll nose started to droop and the Linda McCartney meatball snout at the end started to defrost and smell... And yes, I have always known that shart has a different meaning...
Amanda Hunter 5 years ago
Looking at the picture, looking sideways, looking at the picture, looking sideways.
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Annabeth Chase 5 years ago
This is beautiful. Also, notice the small person exploring his/her (honestly can't tell) mouth
Isabelly Favacho Casseb 5 years ago
pessoa q recriou isso e a q dessenhou isso: tomem seu premio nobel
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Tristan McGregor 5 years ago
the face of the first one is what we call in the English language, "priceless"
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Cat 5 years ago
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0MiU43sEj5vYZdXkPxujZoX8Q
Load More Replies... mermaidgirl960 5 years ago
Aww... such an adorable little potato... I have my fat bulldog laying on the floor right now!
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Tosha ONeal 5 years ago
Was that a nude on the left? I'm glad it's cut off. I can't unsee that. LOL
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Pat Reynolds 5 years ago
The original is pretty average but the recreation is actually excellent!!
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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 5 years ago
That painting is freaky. I love it. I would hang it in my bathroom.
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TheGr81sComing 5 years ago
I don´t know if i should be offended or laugh on how accurate this is
Kat Khatib 5 years ago
Please put makeup over your real eyebrows & take another pic! I'd love to see that!
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Annabeth Chase 5 years ago
...does anyone want to tell me what happened to that dog in the first one?
mermaidgirl960 5 years ago
I think they went mad... Same with the artist XD But who am I kidding, all artists are crazy! I mean, I am lol
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Liv Langberg 5 years ago
The original:
https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/celebrity-television-chef-and-writer-hugh-fearnley-news-photo/583654652 Skjermbild...c00a67.png 
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Steven Sweeting 2 years ago
I see artist accounts on Instagram doing stuff like the left with thousands of likes. Bad art my foot
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Annabeth Chase 5 years ago
"You ate all the ice cream. Shame on you. What am I supposed to eat now?!"
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Dave Chapman 5 years ago
What a cute lil kitty caught mid-yawn! Love the inquisitive look on kitty in the artwork, with that little head tilt, purrfect
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Su Fradley 5 years ago
In anticipation of some questions you may have. I am a woman, that is cocoa on my face. It is a large mushroom on my head. Other questions may not have answers. Thank you.
Dave Chapman 5 years ago
BRILLIANT!! BTW...Mushroom?? Holy crow that's a big darn mushroom, I thought it was a kaiser bun or something.
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Tristan McGregor 5 years ago
I didn't expect the transition between Jesus and a dog. laughed my guts out!
Jillie Esdaile-Watts 5 years ago
And the dog with a big happy grin...hahaha
Load More Replies... Charlotte 5 years ago
Which, thinking about it, is fair given the circumstances!
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Julie Merrill 5 years ago
which is more disturbing? LOL! I am weirdly charmed by these two! lol
Fleur De Lis RN 5 years ago
Morgus the Magificent! New Orleans local TV character, way back when.
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StillBrian'smom 5 years ago
I'm wondering why or how the recreationist actually had that purple bra thingy...well, maybe not why, but...nevermind. Just amazes me she even had it!! :)
Dave Chapman 5 years ago
Ok, this just proves that some people have really, REALLY, F'ed up imaginations!
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Lauren Michlin 5 years ago
ok, now imaging if the boy on the right is the old version of the boy on the left.
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Annabeth Chase 5 years ago
Lol, does anyone else just end up curling their lip like that for no reason?
Kat Khatib 5 years ago
Yes. It's fun to do. It makes your whole face change!
Load More Replies... Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
I feel like the actor/model totally captured the mood of the painting.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago
Hah hah, this is great! I love how they even have the token lens flare!
Lana Jig-maker 5 years ago
The guy in the remake reminds me of Billy Connolly. just for that, they win.
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John Baker 5 years ago
If it was any cheesier, you could put it on a burger.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago
Channeling her inner "Lisa Frank" . This looks like a bad 80s album cover
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Marlene Ricker 5 years ago
The original or the recreation? I like the recreation better.
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Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
I wasn't sure that the original was bad art, thought maybe it was just weird, until I zoomed in!
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Bukky Olaneye 5 years ago (edited)
Not Photoshop,the head is covered by the two hands with shoes
Marlene Ricker 5 years ago
The recreation is definitely good. But the original is certainly bizarre.
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Tosha ONeal 5 years ago
I'm glad I live alone. Someone would think I'm crazy. I laughed out loud on this one. Thanks
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Lulu the ©ʟɪᴄᴇɴsᴇᴅ ᴘᴏᴛᴛᴇʀʜᴇᴀᴅ® 5 years ago
reminds me of the cat in the hat......hmm, wonder why
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago
Uff, looks like times were hard for the actors and actresses in Cats the movie!
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Lauren Michlin 5 years ago
hmmm is that Rachel from the Disney Channel's Coop and Cami Ask the World? just wondering... probably not
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Lulu the ©ʟɪᴄᴇɴsᴇᴅ ᴘᴏᴛᴛᴇʀʜᴇᴀᴅ® 5 years ago
The background of the recreated art, reminds me of a hospital room..... Brings back so many memories
Dan Sargent 3 years ago
Say what you want, but drapery is hard to draw. I don't judge the artist at all for screwing it up.
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satan hears a scream 5 years ago
im definitely buying that first painting look at those little eyes
Cat Perkinton 5 years ago
Entitled "Lipstick on a Potato", undoubtedly my greatest lockdown achievement.
Cat Perkinton 5 years ago
Entitled "Lipstick on a Potato", I count it as my greatest achievement during lockdown.
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Vinniegret 5 years ago
The Ladies Man (that's how Tim Meadows spelled it on SNL so don't send spelling/grammitical advice).
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Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
Waaaaaait, the PAINTING is the original? That makes sense, but earlier in the post it was on the right side like it was the remake. I was impressed. Haha
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scrappyrat 5 years ago
This should be way higher up just for getting the manic expression and crayoned makeup so spot on.
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Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
The idea of the painting is good. It's a shame the artist makes things look so awkward. Good remake! Hahaha
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Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
Ummmm let's give her the benefit of the doubt and assume she's shooting zombies.
scrappyrat 5 years ago
Nope. I went to Catholic school as a kid. I was assured that this is what would happen if we whispered in church.
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Andrew Gibb 5 years ago
is it some weird advert for Cadbury's Dairy Milk Chocolate?! Looks like they are water-boarding with milk DM-5ed7a8e4918e2.jpg 
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Liv Langberg 5 years ago
This one made me laugh the most! The truly anguished look and the ... asparagus! Unbeatable combo! :-D
Perry Edward Matthew Franz 5 years ago
I jut saw Cats. Why did you forsake me AGAIN, Dad? (Love the crown of asparagus).
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Julie Merrill 5 years ago
what you've always wanted a painting of your dog humping your leg...Look at his eye in the recreation--so creepy-- great job!
Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
Yeah why do people make art like this. Do they WANT to make people feel disturbed?
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Andrew Gibb 5 years ago
Maggie Thatcher cradling her infant son Mark. Years later he would be involved in arms deals, coups and hiding wealth
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Bizarre Bazaar 5 years ago
They got the woman down perfectly! However it looks like there is the head of an eagle behind her pointing to the right. The eye and the beak are shades of yellow which doesn't come through in the recreation at all.
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Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
No. The lasy in the photo didn't even try to have an awkward facial expression like the painting's.
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Jasmina Pavlovic 5 years ago (edited)
Hmm, the Oscar Character from "Die Blechtrommel" movie? 🤔
Amanda Hunter 5 years ago
I like that print in an odd sort of way, I could put it in my powder room.
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Annabeth Chase 5 years ago
Lol, notice the lady's face...oops I meant the moon (I guess she has a face after all)
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Aurora Graham-Hayes 5 years ago
yall mean that was awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D :D
Janette Smith 5 years ago
The #1 and #2 spots aren’t even close in greatness to some of the other ones, kind of lame in comparison
Aurora Graham-Hayes 5 years ago
yall mean that was awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D :D
Janette Smith 5 years ago
The #1 and #2 spots aren’t even close in greatness to some of the other ones, kind of lame in comparison
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