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50 Pics That Showcase Instagram Versus Reality In The Funniest Way (New Posts)
Funny,FailsSEP 25, 2024

50 Pics That Showcase Instagram Versus Reality In The Funniest Way (New Posts)

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If you have a laptop and some basic technical knowledge, you can take any image on earth and modify it to your heart's content. The social issues caused by this are yet to be fully studied, but, for example, researchers believe that increased Instagram use among teens creates a higher risk of depression, anxiety and low-self esteem.
So we’ve gathered some of the worst examples of netizens excessively modifying images of themselves to appear more attractive. However, not everyone is exactly successful at it. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the worst examples and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments section below.

#1 I’m Screaming

I’m Screaming
132points

#2 Found In The Wild

Found In The Wild
122points

#3 When You Edit The Face And Forget You Have A Body Underneath It. And Don’t Get Me Started On The Hair Wispie

When You Edit The Face And Forget You Have A Body Underneath It.  And Don’t Get Me Started On The Hair Wispie
119points

As easy as it is to laugh at some of the examples here, the truth is that most of these folks feel some shame in their own bodies and want to compensate for it with technology. This is generally due to a lack of funds as, let’s face it, folks with income will simply get actual plastic surgery.

After all, these days most things can be changed pretty thoroughly. Take buccal fat removal. If you have seen a famous Hollywood star or pop singer with a weirdly thin and angular face, this is likely because they had the fat in their cheeks removed.

#4 But Why?

But Why?
107points

#5 At Least Try To Make It Believable

At Least Try To Make It Believable
103points

#6 So Realistic! So Believable

So Realistic! So Believable
97points

This issue tends to impact women more than men. A Dove sponsored study found that not only do young women spend more time on social media, roughly half of the teens they interviewed indicated that this activity directly impacts their mental health. Even worse, almost 90% said that consuming, for example, Instagram content makes them feel less beautiful.

#7 The Birkin Isn’t The Only Fake Thing Here

The Birkin Isn’t The Only Fake Thing Here
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91points

#8 I…no Words

I…no Words
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91points

#9 Instagram Versus Podcast

Instagram Versus Podcast
90points

#10 I Am Freaking Lost For Words Here

I Am Freaking Lost For Words Here
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84points

#11 Not Sure If She’s Been On Here. But That Chin Could Cause Deep Wounds

Not Sure If She’s Been On Here. But That Chin Could Cause Deep Wounds
83points

#12 Self Proclaimed Dutch Model, Instagram (First Two Images) vs. Reality (Last Two Images)

Self Proclaimed Dutch Model, Instagram (First Two Images) vs. Reality (Last Two Images)
82points

#13 Legs For Days

Legs For Days
75points

#14 I Can’t Believe Almost Everyone In The Comments Believes This Is Real (Tw Possible Pro Ana Content)

I Can’t Believe Almost Everyone In The Comments Believes This Is Real (Tw Possible Pro Ana Content)
73points

#15 That's Gonna Be A Left Swipe

That's Gonna Be A Left Swipe
73points

#16 I Usually Have A Hard Time Noticing When Someone Edits Their Pictures.. But Now..😅

I Usually Have A Hard Time Noticing When Someone Edits Their Pictures.. But Now..😅
73points

#17 Freeze All Motor Functions

Freeze All Motor Functions
71points

#18 Every Picture Of Hers Is Highly Edited. This Is The Worst So Far

Every Picture Of Hers Is Highly Edited. This Is The Worst So Far
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69points

#19 Apparently These Are The Same Person

Apparently These Are The Same Person
69points

#20 She Posted Both Of These Herself 💀

She Posted Both Of These Herself 💀
69points
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