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As with any powerful tool, Photoshop can be rather "destructive" in the wrong hands. That's why we have the r/Sh***yPhotoshop subreddit, where people can proudly show off their terrible, hilarious, and cringe-worthy attempts at digital manipulation. This page is a goldmine of terrible Photoshop blunders that will have you wondering why anyone would even bother.

One of the most common Photoshop fails is when the proportions of an image are completely off. This can happen when someone tries to manipulate the size or shape of an object and ends up making it look distorted and unrealistic. You'll often see this on advertisements or magazine covers, where models are made to look impossibly tall and thin or their body parts are stretched out of proportion.

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I Found This And Can’t Stop Laughing

I Found This And Can’t Stop Laughing

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Sheila Stamey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahh! The famous and wealthy superhero Leaning /levitating no Shadow Man! I wondered where he'd gone!

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Another common mistake is when someone tries to remove an object from a photo but doesn't take the time to properly blend the edges. This can result in a very obvious and awkward-looking "cut-out" effect, where the object looks like it's just been pasted onto the background. This is a dead giveaway that the photo has been tampered with and can really ruin the illusion of a seamless image.

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Pakistani Chief Minister Did Not Attend A Meeting For Coronavirus Emergency So His Team Decided To Photoshop Him In For Media

Pakistani Chief Minister Did Not Attend A Meeting For Coronavirus Emergency So His Team Decided To Photoshop Him In For Media

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Sometimes, people will try to add elements to a photo that simply don't belong. For example, you might see a beach scene with a giant dinosaur in the background or a group photo with a UFO hovering above. While this can be done well with careful planning and execution, it often looks completely ridiculous and takes away from the authenticity of the image.

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He Is Definitely Carrying That Tablet! Found On Amazon

He Is Definitely Carrying That Tablet! Found On Amazon

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Sheila Stamey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kid had three hands and they couldn't get one in front of the handle? Geesh! SMH 🤣

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I Did This On My Phone, Go Easy

I Did This On My Phone, Go Easy

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Jp@nda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She must really hate that woman, she's barely a speck. Who cares that much

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Finally, one of the most cringe-worthy Photoshop fails is when someone tries to airbrush a person's face to make them look flawless, but ends up making them look like an entirely different person. This is a problem that plagues many magazine covers and advertisements, where models and celebrities are made to look like they have perfect skin and no imperfections whatsoever. However, this can backfire spectacularly, resulting in a completely unrecognizable and often unsettling image.

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School Decides To Cover Girls' Chests By Altering Yearbook Photos

School Decides To Cover Girls' Chests By Altering Yearbook Photos

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If The Moon Landing Is Real Explain This

If The Moon Landing Is Real Explain This

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2 Dads

2 Dads

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Mohsie Supposie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, they haven't found him yet, of course! And Marlin is beside himself, worried, looking for Nemo!

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You Can Barely Tell

You Can Barely Tell

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On An Asos Ad

On An Asos Ad

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I Made This On My Phone

I Made This On My Phone

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

:( It's sad that someone feels that they have to be Photoshopped to look "thinner" and without their skin condition in order to be... pretty? Presentable on the internet?

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They Genuinely Expect People To Believe It's Real

They Genuinely Expect People To Believe It's Real

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Automatic Pet Food Dispenser

Automatic Pet Food Dispenser

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Riley Quinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, I get the levitating kibbles, but I don't get the lack of kibbles on the floor. Ask any pet owner - not realistic.

The Dapper Dragon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was looking for a cat tree a couple years ago and was astonished at how many have a full size cat photoshopped on ones that would barely hold a kitten. Word to the wise: Read all the measurements very carefully!

Jet
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

designer: how small do you want cat the person who made this ad :yes

Rinoboyrich
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“… and make the cat vomit the food TO the dog. For added realism.”

Vivian McBride
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat will not eat dog food, but the dog will definitely eat cat food.

Klondike Penguin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You cannot convince be that a dog and a cat can eat from that simultaneously without going at each other.

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So I Screw The Stand Onto The Front Of My Monitor?

So I Screw The Stand Onto The Front Of My Monitor?

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I Think That Elastic Is About To Snap. And So Is The Lady

I Think That Elastic Is About To Snap. And So Is The Lady

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Part Two In This Series Of Whatever The Hell This Is

Part Two In This Series Of Whatever The Hell This Is

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Going Through My Photoshops Yesterday Found This

Going Through My Photoshops Yesterday Found This

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This Is A From A 3 Billion Dollar Company's Website

This Is A From A 3 Billion Dollar Company's Website

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Hotdogking
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh those are high alrght. Clearly so was the person who greenlit this lol

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It Hurts To Look At It

It Hurts To Look At It

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Amanda Rose
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brother spent 20 years in the Air Force. I need to send this to him for a good laugh.

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Take A Deep Breath, It's Nutella

Take A Deep Breath, It's Nutella

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Giraffe Lady Gets Amazon Modelling Job

Giraffe Lady Gets Amazon Modelling Job

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Ebay Shower Cap

Ebay Shower Cap

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There Definitely Playing In That Pool Definitely

There Definitely Playing In That Pool Definitely

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I Made This On My Sister's Request

I Made This On My Sister's Request

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This Absurd Clickbait Article's Attempt At A Shocking Image

This Absurd Clickbait Article's Attempt At A Shocking Image

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She's Really Wearing That Mask

She's Really Wearing That Mask

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CJ the Ghost
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you want this anyway though? The best part about wearing a mask is that you don't need to worry about how you look

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Can You Spot It?

Can You Spot It?

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Wonderfully Not-To-Scale And Reality-Warping Plant Pots On Amazon

Wonderfully Not-To-Scale And Reality-Warping Plant Pots On Amazon

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