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Prank videos and hidden camera shows have long revealed the crazy things people do when they think no one is looking. Few types of content have more viral potential than seeing someone get caught in a hilariously compromising position or doing something utterly weird. Authenticity is key here.

If you’ve ever wondered what life is like on the other side of the world or how people act when they don’t know they’re being watched, then Google Street View is your best bet. It’s a treasure trove of hilarious moments captured by Google’s camera cars as they drive through cities worldwide.

Google Street View started in 2007 as the absurd idea to create a 360-degree map of the world using cars equipped with cameras. The tech giant has since captured a significant portion of the Earth’s surface. It’s an incredible tool for visually exploring the world, but it works even better as a gold mine of random moments — and yeah, we’re saying that because we love laughing at other people’s silliness!

While on the clock, Street View drivers have recorded countless people doing the funniest things in public. From random glitches to bizarre stunts, Street View has given us plenty of fodder for a good laugh. Here are some of our favorite funny Google Street View pics, including people who got creative with their wardrobe choices and candid footage of people getting caught off guard.

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    I Saw A Google Street View Car In My Neighborhood And Took Swift Action. 8 Years Later And My Brother Just Informed Me That It Worked

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    Batman Is Coming To Save The World

    Batman Is Coming To Save The World

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    Nathaniel
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Batman lose his driving licence? Also I like how they have blurred his mask, so you cannot identify Batman. In his Batmask.

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    #14

    Lunch Time

    Lunch Time

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    Mad Dragon
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bears know that sockeye salmon spawning season is the best time to go fishing! Lots of salmon in the river, they've turned red and are now easy to see, and they are swimming upstream so are remarkably easy to snatch out of the water!

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    #22

    Was Exploring Google Street View In Japan When Suddenly

    Was Exploring Google Street View In Japan When Suddenly

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    Your sleep paralysis demon
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh that’s just Ben, he’s on his day off from haunting children, don’t mind him :)

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    #24

    4 People In 4 Coloured Hazmat Suits In Russia. The Further On Street View You Travel The Stranger Their Actions Get, From Staring Into Walls To Checking Random Letterboxes

    4 People In 4 Coloured Hazmat Suits In Russia. The Further On Street View You Travel The Stranger Their Actions Get, From Staring Into Walls To Checking Random Letterboxes

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    #25

    Kidnapping Found In Sweden!

    Kidnapping Found In Sweden!

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    Christian Fuller
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The striped shirt, though. Makes it look like the Hamburglar's involved in whatever's going on.

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    Horse Eating A Banana

    Horse Eating A Banana

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    Chez2202
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought this was absolutely normal until I saw that this poor horse had been dressed in white sports socks. That’s when I phoned the RSPCA to report a case of animal cruelty.

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    #29

    A Young Kid Jousts While Another Watches From The Stands In Denmark

    A Young Kid Jousts While Another Watches From The Stands In Denmark

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    A Russian Man Trying To Put Out A Fire In His Mazda Rx8

    A Russian Man Trying To Put Out A Fire In His Mazda Rx8

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    Paulo Freitas
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well lol my old coworker had a similar problem with his aftermarket car sound system lmao, the thing shorted out, and his first reaction was opening the zipper and pulling his little " fire hose " out ( no Im not kidding ) luckily our other coworker had a fire extinguisher in his car, put out the smoke ( there was no fire ) and the little " fire hose " was never used, xand thank God to that because i would Ride on his car sometimes.

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    #34

    Alternative Parking Spot

    Alternative Parking Spot

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    foryouwhynot IB
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a truck stop on southbound highway 35. I see it often. Old retired truck turned into a sign (there’s a massive post in the middle)

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    Found While Searching An Address For Work. Made My Day

    Found While Searching An Address For Work. Made My Day

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    #47

    Glad This One Wasn't Blurred

    Glad This One Wasn't Blurred

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    zak
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If anyone hasn't seen his recent movie The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, it's pretty hilarious 😆

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    #48

    Looks Comfortable

    Looks Comfortable

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    Headless Roach
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, look at the gate on the right, it's very windy. I am sure the cyclist fiercely fought the wind before giving in like that.

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    #54

    Dang. He Got Us Good…

    Dang. He Got Us Good…

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    Bmo
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. His hand is above his waist. Must be below in order for it to count.

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    #59

    This House On Fire

    This House On Fire

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    Chez2202
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the flames and smoke weren’t a dead giveaway the fire engines were.

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    Look Closely

    Look Closely

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    Headless Roach
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact: it is a village in Japan, with over 350 dolls, each representing a former resident. Look up Nagoro.

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    #77

    Google Car Driver Visits McDonalds!

    Google Car Driver Visits McDonalds!

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    Flying Saucer

    Flying Saucer

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    Alexej Dvorak
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    fyi, these things were somewhat "mass produced" in the 60's, and if I remember correctly, they were intended as skiing cabins.

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    #81

    Even Google Can't Escape Our Lovely Police!

    Even Google Can't Escape Our Lovely Police!

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    theoneandonlynoira
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sir, I'm going to need your license, phone number, and reason for doing this please

    #83

    The DAB Era Was Amazing

    The DAB Era Was Amazing

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    Refael Pelealu (PV)
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First of all, What are the chances of dropping the google maps dude onto a dabbing ghost child ritual? second of all, pretty sure they should have feet.

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    Collision

    Collision

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    fs
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IIRC there are other views on that location where you can stop motion watch them drive head on into each other.

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    #88

    How To Impress On Google Street View!

    How To Impress On Google Street View!

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    Upstaged75
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at the person in the background! Doing some interpretive dance or something.

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    Standard Behavior When Spotting A Google Street View Car

    Standard Behavior When Spotting A Google Street View Car

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    fs
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's hope their relationship is still intact after that image went public.

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    Simple But Effective

    Simple But Effective

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    #100

    Just Taking A Nap

    Just Taking A Nap

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    #101

    Life Imitates Art

    Life Imitates Art

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    Pittsburgh Performance Art

    Pittsburgh Performance Art

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    Alternative Public Transport

    Alternative Public Transport

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    Half A Skater Kid

    Half A Skater Kid

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    Lyone Fein
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many pictures of these half people........are these alien abductions gone wrong? Ghosts?

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    #115

    Six Times A Man

    Six Times A Man

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    Wacky Toilet Paper Prank In Wisconsin

    Wacky Toilet Paper Prank In Wisconsin

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    Chris Osborn
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very likely "Homecoming" weekend for high school and the annual ritual of toilet papering. Has been going on for years and years. Used to "egg" houses and cars too but that could / would cause quite a bit of damage if not properly and quickly cleaned. I'm not sure if it's just a Wisconsin thing, but I can attest to the fact that it happens here, although I was never personally involved in the act of it. 😇

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