Social media is like a funhouse mirror at times—it reflects reality, but often in a somewhat distorted way. That’s because a lot of people choose to alter their images. And while some keep it simple and realistic, others take it one—or three—steps too far.
Lots of examples of people going overboard with photo editing can be found on Instagram. They cover everything from extra smooth skin to enhanced body features that warp the objects around it, and so much more. We have combed through the platform to find images that best represent the distinction between Instagram and reality. Scroll down for the pictures and check out this post for more.
#1 Crypt Keeper Fingers
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#2 She Is So Gorgeous And Clearly Doesn’t Need Filters! Looks Stunning At 56
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#3 Abusing The Perspective Tool Gave Her A Terrible Side Effect
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#4 I Am Afraid
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#5 Her Entire Instagram Page Is Like This
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#6 Pic She Posts vs. Pic Taken By A Fan
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#7 Nice Phone
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#8 One From Linkedin, Terrifying
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#9 I Am Genuinely Confused About How Someone Can Edit Their Photos Like This And Think “Yep That Looks Good, I’ll Post It”
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#10 They Even Shopped The Background
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#11 I Just Don’t Get How Anyone Finishes Editing This And Goes ‘Yep, That’s The Perfect Photo!’
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#12 Instagram vs. A Reality Show On TV
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#13 “Fashion Model” With 225k Followers. Last 2 Slides Is His Face Real Face
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#14 Small Head Syndrome Strikes Again
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#15 Foundation So Good It Even Blurs Your Hair…
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#16 Seriously? This Is Getting Ridiculous. Do People Actually Believe This Bs?
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#17 His Face Never Changes In Any Photo. It’s The Same Smooth Face Every Time. Found In The Wild
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#18 She Calls Herself A Greek Kim K
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#19 Instagram vs. Reality TV. She Claims To Be 27, But…
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#20 Famous Singer Ages Gracefully, Yet Still Feels The Need To Filter Her Face To Oblivion
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#21 Her Post And Her Live
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#22 Uncanny Valley
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#23 I Can’t Believe He Edits His Mom As Well, And On The Regular Too!
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#24 Dating Apps In Vegas Be Like
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#25 When You Blend So Much Your Teeth Get Blurry
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#26 Sometimes Skin Texture Gets Away From You
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#27 I Didn’t Know Quality Protein Powder Could Remove Vital Organs
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#28 The Realest Booty You Ever Did Saw
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#29 Photo vs. Video
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#30 “Throw Back 1989 I Was 19 Yrs Old”
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#31 “The Sexiest Doctor” In Our Country, Promo Shot For Reality TV Show vs. Her Instagram
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