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We see and use regular-sized things every day. But today, they are taking a back seat as we explore the world of gigantic things! Referred to as “absolute units," they are a huge deal in the internet world.

The subreddit r/AbsoluteUnits is an online community dedicated to sharing things that are out of proportion to their surroundings. From gigantic animals to enormous objects, the Bored Panda team has compiled some of their best photos that will leave you impressed big time.

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Riley Howell, 21. The Absolute Unit That Tackled The Uncc Shooter And Tragically Lost His Life

Riley Howell, 21. The Absolute Unit That Tackled The Uncc Shooter And Tragically Lost His Life

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To those unaware, the “absolute unit” meme is a fairly new concept. It first appeared on December 13, 2017, when a Twitter user named @mrreptoid shared a picture of British hotelier David Morgan-Hewitt standing next to the Queen of England. He wrote, “In awe at the size of this lad. Absolute unit.”

But the term started gaining popularity after the Museum of English Rural Life tweeted a picture of a ram with the caption “Look at this absolute unit” in 2018. Since then, a lot of photos of colossal animals, plants, and food have been shared online. Clearly, many people love bigger versions of things, as the Absolute Units group has amassed a whopping 1.7 million followers.

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    Big Boi

    Big Boi

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    An Absolute Tank

    An Absolute Tank

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    Many of us are fascinated by objects that are not the size we normally expect them to be. The internet loves small and big versions of, well, anything and everything. Even Hollywood adores the concept of miniatures and giants.

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    The movie “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” where an inventor accidentally shrinks 4 kids, was so popular they made a sequel for it. In the new film, “Honey, I Blew Up the Kid,” an experiment goes wrong, causing a toddler to grow to an enormous size. But it’s not just the cinema. In contemporary art, oversized installations make the experience more engaging and fun for people.

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    Meet Bonner, The Bestest Therapy Dog At Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    Meet Bonner, The Bestest Therapy Dog At Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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    This Baobab Tree Is Said To Be 6000 Years Old

    This Baobab Tree Is Said To Be 6000 Years Old

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    This Horse Is An Absolute Unit

    This Horse Is An Absolute Unit

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    Many of us are fascinated by objects that are not the size we normally expect them to be. The internet loves small and big versions of, well, anything and everything. Even Hollywood adores the concept of miniatures and giants.

    The movie “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” where an inventor accidentally shrinks 4 kids, was so popular they made a sequel for it. In the new film, “Honey, I Blew Up the Kid,” an experiment goes wrong, causing a toddler to grow to an enormous size. But it’s not just the cinema. In contemporary art, oversized installations make the experience more engaging and fun for people.

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    #7

    His Destiny Was To Become A Unit

    His Destiny Was To Become A Unit

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    The Ardennes Is One Of The Oldest Breeds Of Draft Horse, Dating Back To Ancient Rome

    The Ardennes Is One Of The Oldest Breeds Of Draft Horse, Dating Back To Ancient Rome

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    A Tremendous Amount Of Good Boy

    A Tremendous Amount Of Good Boy

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    Anish Kapoor's "Cloud Gate" (often called "The Bean") is one of the largest permanent outdoor art installations in the world. Located in Chicago’s Millennium Park, the monumental piece was unveiled in 2004 and quickly became a popular sight. The bean is 33 feet high, stretches 42 feet wide, and is 66 feet in length. Weighing roughly 110 tons, this impressive sculpture is as heavy as 15 adult elephants!

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    Very Thicc Floof

    Very Thicc Floof

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    #11

    People Don't Realize Just How Huge Moose Can Get

    People Don't Realize Just How Huge Moose Can Get

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    #12

    The Size Of This Dandelion

    The Size Of This Dandelion

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    Anish Kapoor's "Cloud Gate" (often called "The Bean") is one of the largest permanent outdoor art installations in the world. Located in Chicago’s Millennium Park, the monumental piece was unveiled in 2004 and quickly became a popular sight. The bean is 33 feet high, stretches 42 feet wide, and is 66 feet in length. Weighing roughly 110 tons, this impressive sculpture is as heavy as 15 adult elephants!

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    A Bad Dog Owner Dumped This Wolfdog At A K**l Shelter When He Got Too Big And Too Much To Handle

    A Bad Dog Owner Dumped This Wolfdog At A K**l Shelter When He Got Too Big And Too Much To Handle

    Luckily a sanctuary took him, instead and saved his life! His DNA testing came back as 87.5 % Gray Wolf, 8.6 % Siberian Husky, and 3.9 % German Shepherd

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    Absolute Unit

    Absolute Unit

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    #15

    The Size Of The Bald Eagle Caught On A Trail Cam

    The Size Of The Bald Eagle Caught On A Trail Cam

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    In some places, giant objects are even being used to make big impacts. The world's largest rubber duck, which stands over 6 stories high, is displayed in harbors around the world to remind people to enjoy outdoor spaces and preserve them for generations to come. Affectionately called Mama Duck, millions of people have visited her since her debut in Los Angeles in 2014. This whimsical creation was designed by artist Florentijn Hofman.

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    #16

    Absolute Unit Guarding Lithuanian Declaration Of Independence

    Absolute Unit Guarding Lithuanian Declaration Of Independence

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    #17

    That Onion Is Huge

    That Onion Is Huge

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    This Cat

    This Cat

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    Unlike these unique creations, some “absolute units” don’t last forever. The Guinness World Record for the largest pizza is held by YouTube star Airrack, along with Pizza Hut. It took almost 4,948 pounds of pizza sauce and 8,800 pounds of cheese to create the 14,000-square-foot pepperoni pie. To put that into perspective, it’s roughly as big as 3.5 standard basketball courts.

    David Graves, Pizza Hut’s CEO, told Reuters that the food was not wasted; as soon as the pizza was documented for Guinness, they cut 68,000 slices and donated it to local food banks.

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    A Comfy Chonk

    A Comfy Chonk

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    #20

    Some Big Boi Manatees Eating Sweet Potatoes

    Some Big Boi Manatees Eating Sweet Potatoes

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    #21

    An Absolute Unit Of A Gray Percheron. This Is The Same Horse 5 Years Apart. They Transition From A Black Coat To A Gray Coat As They Grow Older

    An Absolute Unit Of A Gray Percheron. This Is The Same Horse 5 Years Apart. They Transition From A Black Coat To A Gray Coat As They Grow Older

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    Due to increasing demand, many items are sold in giant versions commercially. Oversized stuffed animals like teddy bears make for a great present. Many parks and public places have extra-large versions of classic games like chess and jenga. People even use giant blow-up decorations during the holiday season to make their house stand out. The fashion industry also has an oversized trend that can be called “fashionable absolute unit.”

    #22

    My Parents Dog Who I Got To See Over The Holidays

    My Parents Dog Who I Got To See Over The Holidays

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    #23

    Big Boi Tiger

    Big Boi Tiger

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    #24

    Absolute Unit Of A Cow, Over 6 Feet Tall

    Absolute Unit Of A Cow, Over 6 Feet Tall

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    #25

    This Is Very Impressive Art

    This Is Very Impressive Art

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    #26

    This Vietnamese Street Vendor

    This Vietnamese Street Vendor

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    Absolute Unit Of A Tortoise

    Absolute Unit Of A Tortoise

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    Mega-large versions of everyday objects can be amusing. Imagine owning an extra-large makeup palette; it would have all kinds of beautiful colors. Or a very big bag for the airport. You could dump your chargers, beauty tools, snacks, and everything else in it.

    But having too much of something is not always a good idea. Digging into an unusually large box of cupcakes could give you a stomachache. Large-sized animals also face challenges like mobility issues and predator vulnerability as they are easily visible. They may also suffer joint issues and heart problems because of their size.

    Tell us which of these gigantic things gave you a huge smile! Don’t forget to upvote your favorite enormous post!

    #28

    Absolute Unit Of A Cabbage

    Absolute Unit Of A Cabbage

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    #29

    Chonkus, The Eater Of Worlds

    Chonkus, The Eater Of Worlds

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    #30

    Baa Baa Motherf*©ke®s

    Baa Baa Motherf*©ke®s

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    #31

    This Maine Coon Is An Absolute Unit!

    This Maine Coon Is An Absolute Unit!

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    #32

    Absolute Unit Fat Fred

    Absolute Unit Fat Fred

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    #33

    Zeus Is An Absolute Unit Horse

    Zeus Is An Absolute Unit Horse

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    #34

    What An Absolute Fluf

    What An Absolute Fluf

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    6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine the volume of shedding. I would be brushing him outside while I change the furnace filter for the fourth time that month.

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

    I think he just ripped one off and he's not telling anybody.

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    These Units

    These Units

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    #36

    Daddy With His Kids

    Daddy With His Kids

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    #37

    He Drinks Chonka Cola

    He Drinks Chonka Cola

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    #38

    Sadie The Squirrel Has Eaten 3 Jack O’lanterns So Far

    Sadie The Squirrel Has Eaten 3 Jack O’lanterns So Far

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    #39

    Rip Patrick, A True Unit

    Rip Patrick, A True Unit

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    #40

    This Is The Soft Giant Isabkuro From Rwanda

    This Is The Soft Giant Isabkuro From Rwanda

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    #41

    My 67lb Cabbage

    My 67lb Cabbage

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    This Wolf

    This Wolf

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    #43

    Absolute Fucking Chonk Of Fluff

    Absolute Fucking Chonk Of Fluff

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    #44

    This Elephant Ears Plant At A Plant Store

    This Elephant Ears Plant At A Plant Store

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    #45

    Absolute Unit Of A Bee

    Absolute Unit Of A Bee

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    #46

    Freya Is Making Herself Known And Comfortable, All 900kg Of Her, By Lounging On Docked Boats

    Freya Is Making Herself Known And Comfortable, All 900kg Of Her, By Lounging On Docked Boats

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    #47

    Absolute Units Of Garlic Cloves

    Absolute Units Of Garlic Cloves

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    #48

    Turtle Coming Out Of Hibernation

    Turtle Coming Out Of Hibernation

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    #49

    This Gigantic Rooster

    This Gigantic Rooster

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    #50

    This Big Boy

    This Big Boy

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    #51

    A Caleb Cluster Of Grapes

    A Caleb Cluster Of Grapes

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    #52

    My Dad Used To Take Me To Feed The Buffalo Outside Of Town When I Was Little. We Called This Guy Big Daddy

    My Dad Used To Take Me To Feed The Buffalo Outside Of Town When I Was Little. We Called This Guy Big Daddy

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    #53

    This Unit Of A Caterpillar

    This Unit Of A Caterpillar

    "This dude does not want to pupate. I think he's enjoying being a caterpillar too much. All he wants to do is eat and he's gotten enormous."

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    #54

    Someone Said Cuddles Would Fit Here

    Someone Said Cuddles Would Fit Here

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    #55

    Some Units Need Trailers!

    Some Units Need Trailers!

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    The Tallest Mallard Duck To Have Ever Lived (Since Records Began) Known As 'Long Boi' He Lives On The Campus Of The University Of York, England. He Stands Just Over 1m Tall (3.5ft)

    The Tallest Mallard Duck To Have Ever Lived (Since Records Began) Known As 'Long Boi' He Lives On The Campus Of The University Of York, England. He Stands Just Over 1m Tall (3.5ft)

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    #57

    Chronos, The Titan

    Chronos, The Titan

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    Absolute Unit Of A Toad

    Absolute Unit Of A Toad

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    #59

    We Met Poncho Via, The Longest Longhorn To Ever Longhorn

    We Met Poncho Via, The Longest Longhorn To Ever Longhorn

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    #60

    This Eagle Seen In Alberta, Canada

    This Eagle Seen In Alberta, Canada

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    The Amount Of Fluff On This Dog

    The Amount Of Fluff On This Dog

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    #62

    Absolute Unit On R/Aww

    Absolute Unit On R/Aww

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    #63

    This Gargantuan Cold Boi

    This Gargantuan Cold Boi

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    #64

    University Of Michigan Squirrel

    University Of Michigan Squirrel

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    #65

    Anyone Missing A Big Boy? This Guy Was Found Alone In The Forest And Is At My Local Humane Society

    Anyone Missing A Big Boy? This Guy Was Found Alone In The Forest And Is At My Local Humane Society

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    #66

    Basically Everything About These Baobab Trees Is Fit For This Sub

    Basically Everything About These Baobab Trees Is Fit For This Sub

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    Komodo Dragon

    Komodo Dragon

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    #68

    Why Does It Look Like That 😳

    Why Does It Look Like That 😳

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    This Heart Of A Blue Whale

    This Heart Of A Blue Whale

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    #70

    This Avocado

    This Avocado

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    This Chonker Next To My Grandmother

    This Chonker Next To My Grandmother

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    This Dog Sized Cat

    This Dog Sized Cat

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    Wowza

    Wowza

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    These Curtains

    These Curtains

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    #75

    The Head Size Difference Between A Man And A Cane Corso

    The Head Size Difference Between A Man And A Cane Corso

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    Aerial Photography Camera Used During Wwii

    Aerial Photography Camera Used During Wwii

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    #77

    Jesus Christ This Blue Whale

    Jesus Christ This Blue Whale

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    #78

    This Cat’s Arm Size

    This Cat’s Arm Size

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    #79

    Quartz Crystal Cluster On Display In A Museum In Namibia

    Quartz Crystal Cluster On Display In A Museum In Namibia

    This is the world's largest quartz cluster, it was discovered in 1985 at the bottom of a 45 metre deep cave in the Otjua mine near Karibib in Namibia. It weighs 14,100 kg and took three years to excavate and remove.

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    This Cucumber Mistaken For A Watermelon

    This Cucumber Mistaken For A Watermelon

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