Funny,FailsJUL 31, 2026

“Instagram Reality”: 80 Edited Photos That Prove You Shouldn’t Trust What You See (New Pics)

Greta Jaruševičiūtė, Jonas Grinevičius and Gabija Palšytė

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It’s no surprise that social media negatively affects your mental and emotional health. To such an extent that more and more countries around the world are banning it for children. If left unchecked, social media can have such a deeply harmful and all-encompassing effect on some people that you can’t help but pity them.

All the proof that you need is on the ‘Instagram Reality’ online community that is dedicated to showing just how far some people are willing to go to edit their photos to look ‘perfect’ online. We have collected some of the most egregious examples that hurt to look at.

#41 Infamous Photoshopper

A woman in pink athletic wear poses for a social media photo in a gym, not looking natural.

the1975-shewayout

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19points

#42 The Smoothest Photo

A young woman with long brown hair, heavy makeup, and a satin nightgown sitting in a hospital bed with a blurred object. The image shows people not natural on social media.

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18points

#43 Influencer Called Out For Using Face Filters

Side-by-side comparison of a woman in an elaborate dress and casual wear, highlighting unnatural social media.

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18points

#44 Girl, Be Serious

A woman with a cinched waist poses in a mirror, looking natural on social media, wearing a white crop top.

pinkSapphireshimmer

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18points

#45 Why Do Influencers Use Filters When They Know They'll Be Seen At Public Events?

A woman showing an edited picture next to a natural picture on social media, highlighting the difference.

theboogeyman_slayer

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18points

#46 It’s Just Angles And Lighting

A split image showing a woman posing with perfect curls and makeup on one side, and her natural, smiling face on the other, for social media.

biohacker_infinity

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18points

#47 I Expect To See A Bit Of Filtering On Dating Apps But This Is Insane

A woman with heavily bronzed skin, bright eyes, and white teeth, not looking natural on social media.

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18points

#48 I Found One In The Wild

A woman in a brown shimmery jumpsuit and blue feather earrings posing on steps, trying to look natural on social media.

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18points

#49 I’m Confused

A pregnant woman and a man hold ultrasound photos, creating an unnatural social media pose.

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17points

#50 It’s Amazing What Just A New Haircut Can Do

People who didn't even try to look natural on social media, woman with long brown hair and a woman with dark hair tied back.

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17points

#51 This Guy From A Reality-TV Show

A split image of two men, one on social media with a dramatic black and white filter and the other looking more natural.

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17points

#52 I'm Dead (Last Pic)

A person with a thin waist wearing a motorcycle helmet and undershirt, demonstrating fast metabolism.

highwaytoheaven42

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17points

#53 French Politician Gone Wild

A man posing unnaturally for social media, standing in front of flags in a formal setting, with an overly smooth appearance.

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16points

#54 Repeat Offender!!

A woman in a black dress, a side-by-side comparison of her posing in a mirror and a more natural social media look.

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16points

#55 Found On Pinterest

Two women viewing marine life at an aquarium, not looking natural on social media.

Wayward_Slytherin

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16points

#56 Finally Found One!

Split image of a woman with blonde hair; left side with two men looking natural, right side alone in leopard print.

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16points

#57 There's No Way

A woman on social media with an unnaturally exaggerated hourglass figure on the left and her natural appearance on the right.

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16points

#58 Woman In Her 40's Desperately Trying To Be A Teenaged Boy

A split image of a person with a stylized haircut posing for social media, then a more candid, less natural look.

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16points

#59 The Images Speak For Themselves.. This Is Wild! All Recent Recent! The Face Tune And Warping Is Next Level!

A split image of a woman, one side showing a natural look, the other an unnatural stage appearance for social media.

SignificantNoise7747

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15points

#60 Famous Soccer Player

A split image of a woman on social media with visible abdominal muscles, posing unnaturally for the camera.

Puzzleheaded-Cup3976

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15points

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Greta JaruševičiūtėBoredPanda Staff

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