The fact that people share an idealized version of themselves on social media, cherry-picking only the best images, thoughts, and experiences isn't new. But the lengths they go to marketing themselves keep surprising even the ones who think they've seen it all.
I'm talking about r/Instagramreality. It's a subreddit whose members strip down the glamor of make-up, flattering poses, and all kinds of photo editing, and expose the truth behind the facade. It's been around since 2017, and we've written about it numerous times (here, here, and here), but even these folks still get baffled at how absurd some of these manipulations are. Here are a few reasons why.
#23 She Was On A Popular Reality Show. I'll Never Understand Why They Do This When We've All Seen What They Really Look Like!

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#28 Girl I Go To Uni With Always Edits Her Photos Like This.. The Second Pic Is How She Actually Looks

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#31 Her Gravitational Pull Is So Strong It Distorts Everything Around Her Waist

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#34 Even The Poor Headless Mannequin Can't Live Up To Ig Standards

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#39 And She Would Have Gotten Away With It Too, If It Weren’t For Those Meddling Straps!

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