
“The Only Content Permitted In This Thread Is Very Ugly Pictures Of Your Pets”: Hilarious Twitter Thread Goes Viral Interview
A friend asks to see your new pug you’ve been talking about more than anyone could ever tolerate. As you scroll through an infinite gallery on your phone, something's off in virtually every pic. Too much teeth. Eyes comin’ out of their sockets. Lopsided grin. It surely can’t be your lovely pug who could easily pass as Mr. Universe if he ever bothered.
The truth is, just like you and me, not every pet is camera-ready. They've got bad angles, and they fall victim to poor lightning.
But this Twitter thread is a safe space to share the most unattractive pics of our furry companions. Started by Gina Zwicky, it only permits “very ugly pictures of your pets.” As you scroll down below, you’ll realize that "very ugly" has levels of its own, which just makes it all the more hilarious.

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Bored Panda contacted biologist Gina Zwicky, who came up with the Twitter thread. We found out that Gina finds awkward animal pictures much more entertaining than cute ones, and I can’t argue.
She believes that “Bad photos of pets are less common than cute, posed photos, especially in the Instagram era where people can make a living off professional-looking pictures.” Gina said that she doesn’t think that polished pet pics are “what most people enjoy about their own pets.”
Gina also said that her own cat makes a much more fun little furball to look at when “they’re acting silly and less composed.” So she took a pic of it, and after it turned out funny, Gina “posted it with the caption—not much thought went into it!” Soon, she realized her cat is far from the only one looking kinda off on camera, but that’s the whole cute point of it.
Not a single pet owner has signed up for a crappy picture of their beloved furball. I mean, who would ever want to stuff their phone with thousands of pics you can’t even post on Facebook without getting a fair share of remarks? Like, your pug looks like a well-maintained chupacabra.
But that doesn’t mean you are not capable of getting that pitch-perfect shot, even if it takes practice. Bored Panda reached out to Virginie Petorin, a London-based dog photographer who runs the studio E5 Dog Photography, to find out what it takes to make your pet look attractive not just for you, but for your camera too.
Virginie explained that taking pictures of animals is essentially the same as photographing kids and for that reason, “it has to be a game.”
She suggests that you “forget about posing and take your pet as it is.” Remember that pets aren’t very patient too, so you should prepare some treats and toys to keep their attention set on the shoot.
The professional animal photographer also said that English bulldogs are among the most naturally photogenic dogs, so it may be easier for them to look good at any angle.
But let’s be real. Taking a good pic of your pet should realistically take more effort than simply pressing the capture button and hoping for the best.
Bark Post suggests trying out a couple of tricks: first, bring your dog to smile and get his attention. Then, change your camera’s perspective to fit the dog’s angle.
Another thing to remember is making sure your shutter speed is right. “Balance this out based on how much natural lighting you have available—outdoor photos with fast shutter speeds make for beautiful portraits, but indoors (with low light), you’re at a huge disadvantage.”
Lastly, remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if your pug does indeed resemble a chupacabra after a haircut, then let it be. You still love it anyways, so who really cares?
What's with having an electrical socket on my floor? Are you trying to kill me?!
Nothing ugly here, now put down that camera and rub that belly
Note: this post originally had 71 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
Sorry, but these are not ugly pictures of pets. I don't think it's possible to take an ugly picture of a pet? Oh, unless of course it's my cat's 'chocolate starfish' which she's proud to introduce me to, quite regularly, millimetres from my face. "Look at it. LOOK. AT. IT! It's right in your face! LOOK!!!"
Heheheheh. 🤣 I can sympathise fully as my terrier quite likes to suddenly jump up and try and sit on my chest with his back to me so HE can watch TV in comfort. I don't enjoy the view as he sits down or the inability to breathe until I shift him.
Chocolate starfish? 🤣🤣🤣 Got to use that!
" I don't think it's possible to take an ugly picture of a pet?" My dog(?) disagree 20200617_1...07faba.jpg
I did'nt attack some dog look.I took an eye over some instagram publicity. I don't like when someone is getting publicity over an handicapped dog. This dog has water in his head, it squeesh it brain, i don't find find it funny at all. It's not funny. How could someone find it funny? I got downvotes for telling the truth: "it is absolutely not funny"
This dog is lovely, though.
If you are an animal behaviour scientist, you should talk more about the behaviour of animals instead of attacking some dog's look. And yes, you do own it, the downvotes I mean. And get this straight, the downvotes are for you, not for your innocent dog.
thank you for the downvotes. Over an ugly pic of an animal. I'm really glad to own some trolls, as an animal behaviour scientist. I own it.
How do I add mine? I caught my cat mid-lick rczZazd-5f...4d9ec7.jpg
Here´s my little demon :D DSC_1153-5...43efc7.jpg
I adore that picture !
Excellent drunk cat moment! Adorable!!!
it's our fault! "maybe i can take a good picture of my animal" "no you can'tf, i'f gotf my prifafy". I posted the worst one on steve barnett post. Maybe they are trolling because we don't respect privacy^^ Privafy is a fthing amonsgt petfs apparentfly.
⚡⚡ I look for the guy for the ero︆︆tic relations.★★ I will communicate to you.❤Adds to my fr︆︆iends➤➤ =>> ︆︆v︆︆.︆︆︆︆ht/jfdli
This is Scruffy, if you want more his Instagram is scruffysays IMG_0191-5...851e13.jpg
Scruffy is the CUTEST!!!!!!!
I just took a look at the "instagram account" said.
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If it's not good to breed such monsters, thank you to live with a dog. Move your childs off. It's strange. You wanted likes? You got "yucks" from me. How could you turn an adoption into likes with your childs in it, and with disabled dogs? I don't get it.
Okay, I'm lost. First, where did she mention children? Oh, you mean the dog. Well, she can post her child if she wants to, alright? It's not offending anyone. Second, why you would call a dog a monster? Just because it doesn't look good to you? Why are looks important when the dog is part of the family. And where do you see the dog is disable? Even if it is, shouldn't you show more respect? You don't like the Instagram thing, don't give your like and move on. When you leave a comment like that, it shows how much of an insensitive, insulting jerk you are. Lastly, (I don't want to be rude), but your grammar in some places is really confusing.
Well, then. I'll downvote and reply. If you saw someone who looked different than you, would you just tell their parents that they bred a monster? All animals can be seen as beautiful. You might want to look for the real monster in this. (Hint: Starts with "C" and ends in "assiushumanmother")
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You can downvote it was a question. You didn't reply?
Sorry, but these are not ugly pictures of pets. I don't think it's possible to take an ugly picture of a pet? Oh, unless of course it's my cat's 'chocolate starfish' which she's proud to introduce me to, quite regularly, millimetres from my face. "Look at it. LOOK. AT. IT! It's right in your face! LOOK!!!"
Heheheheh. 🤣 I can sympathise fully as my terrier quite likes to suddenly jump up and try and sit on my chest with his back to me so HE can watch TV in comfort. I don't enjoy the view as he sits down or the inability to breathe until I shift him.
Chocolate starfish? 🤣🤣🤣 Got to use that!
" I don't think it's possible to take an ugly picture of a pet?" My dog(?) disagree 20200617_1...07faba.jpg
I did'nt attack some dog look.I took an eye over some instagram publicity. I don't like when someone is getting publicity over an handicapped dog. This dog has water in his head, it squeesh it brain, i don't find find it funny at all. It's not funny. How could someone find it funny? I got downvotes for telling the truth: "it is absolutely not funny"
This dog is lovely, though.
If you are an animal behaviour scientist, you should talk more about the behaviour of animals instead of attacking some dog's look. And yes, you do own it, the downvotes I mean. And get this straight, the downvotes are for you, not for your innocent dog.
thank you for the downvotes. Over an ugly pic of an animal. I'm really glad to own some trolls, as an animal behaviour scientist. I own it.
How do I add mine? I caught my cat mid-lick rczZazd-5f...4d9ec7.jpg
Here´s my little demon :D DSC_1153-5...43efc7.jpg
I adore that picture !
Excellent drunk cat moment! Adorable!!!
it's our fault! "maybe i can take a good picture of my animal" "no you can'tf, i'f gotf my prifafy". I posted the worst one on steve barnett post. Maybe they are trolling because we don't respect privacy^^ Privafy is a fthing amonsgt petfs apparentfly.
⚡⚡ I look for the guy for the ero︆︆tic relations.★★ I will communicate to you.❤Adds to my fr︆︆iends➤➤ =>> ︆︆v︆︆.︆︆︆︆ht/jfdli
This is Scruffy, if you want more his Instagram is scruffysays IMG_0191-5...851e13.jpg
Scruffy is the CUTEST!!!!!!!
I just took a look at the "instagram account" said.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
If it's not good to breed such monsters, thank you to live with a dog. Move your childs off. It's strange. You wanted likes? You got "yucks" from me. How could you turn an adoption into likes with your childs in it, and with disabled dogs? I don't get it.
Okay, I'm lost. First, where did she mention children? Oh, you mean the dog. Well, she can post her child if she wants to, alright? It's not offending anyone. Second, why you would call a dog a monster? Just because it doesn't look good to you? Why are looks important when the dog is part of the family. And where do you see the dog is disable? Even if it is, shouldn't you show more respect? You don't like the Instagram thing, don't give your like and move on. When you leave a comment like that, it shows how much of an insensitive, insulting jerk you are. Lastly, (I don't want to be rude), but your grammar in some places is really confusing.
Well, then. I'll downvote and reply. If you saw someone who looked different than you, would you just tell their parents that they bred a monster? All animals can be seen as beautiful. You might want to look for the real monster in this. (Hint: Starts with "C" and ends in "assiushumanmother")
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
You can downvote it was a question. You didn't reply?