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It’s one of those problems you had no idea existed until you had to do it yourself. How do you put up a picture of that wall mirror you want to sell without awkwardly including parts of yourself in the reflection? That’s how the story of people trying to sell mirrors began.

A viral X (formerly Twitter) thread with pictures of people selling mirrors (or trying to) became an unintentionally hilarious hit. Some people have clearly gone to great lengths to hide themselves; others apparently don’t give a hoot. Others still see it as a chance for a little self-promotion in these funny mirror pics.

Mirror for Sale: Funny Edition

How do the pros take pictures of mirrors for sale? Probably with the aid of Photoshop, we would imagine. But for now, let’s glory in these funny ads of amateurs who posted funny mirrors for sale pictures. Here’s the hilarious list compiled by Bored Panda. Can you check it out without breaking into giggles?

Scroll down below to see the funny mirror for sale photos for yourself, and please share your tips on how to deal with this conundrum! Also, share this with your friends to make them laugh or leave them scratching their heads, wondering how to take this picture.

One guy was just browsing around when he noticed there’s something special about pics of people trying to sell mirrors:

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And it has gone so viral that funny mirror-for-sale pics became the unintentionally hilarious hit of the year

#1

Haunted Mirror

Person covered in white sheet taking a selfie in front of a mirror, reflecting a humorous approach to mirror selling.

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    Artsy Mirror Sale Photo

    Mirror reflecting a cloudy sky, creating an illusion against a plain wall background.

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    #4

    Won't Be Driving Anytime Soon Anyway

    Mirrors for sale with a reflection of a person taking a photo, next to a pumpkin on a plaid tablecloth.

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    #6

    Sneaky Attempt At Capturing A Photo Of A Wild Mirror

    Antique mirror for sale, $25 with reflection caught in the image, listed by seller Betty C.

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    #7

    How To Hide Your Identity 101

    A person taking a photo of a mirror, capturing their hand and phone reflected, with a gold ornate frame.

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    #8

    It Takes Three To Picture The Majestic Mirror

    People holding a large mirror on a rainy street, capturing reflections and creating an amusing visual effect.

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    #9

    Shirts Are For Dummies

    Person reflected in a large mirror, wearing jeans, with a wooden fence in the background, showcasing mirror sale attempts.

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    stellermatt
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i'd heard a theory that 'headless' bodies on movie posters made that body seem sexier... this... this is not the case.

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    #12

    Banana For Scale

    Intricately designed mirror with a banana on a bench, highlighting unique mirror selling perspectives.

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    #13

    You're Doing It Wrong

    Person taking a photo of themselves in a mirror for sale, reflecting a room interior.

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    stellermatt
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "love, the first 8 photos were fine, can we just go, the shops will be shut soon"

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    #16

    Almost There

    A person reflected in a large mirror for sale in a home setting, with furniture visible in the background.

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    Cactuar Jon
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I don't want the mirror to capture me taking a photo of it" - "Ok, so why not put the camera on a chair with timer and stand next to it?" - "OH! Hadn't thought of that! Brill idea!"

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    #17

    Definitely A Portal

    Cats and dogs looking at a mirror on the floor, reflecting their curious expressions.

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    #18

    A Casual Attempt

    Person posing in front of a mirror for sale, capturing their reflection in a cozy living room setting.

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    #19

    Is The Dog Inside Or Outside The Mirror?

    Dog reflected in a large mirror placed in a sunlit kitchen, showing a unique mirror-selling perspective.

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    #24

    Barely There

    Person photographing a mirror for sale, capturing their reflection in a bedroom setting.

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    just a thought!
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the guy again ? His shirt makes him blend in with the wall😂😂completely invisible

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    #25

    Sneaky Attempt Vol 3

    A mirror reflecting part of an arm in a hallway, illustrating a humorous attempt to sell mirrors.

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    JillVille Child Care
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These ones with them hiding behind the doors have truly got to be the funniest. OMG I am dying of laughter here!

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    #26

    The Most Casual Attempt

    Man taking a shirtless selfie in a mirror, with wooden dresser and decorative shelves in the reflection.

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    #27

    *Bath Not Included

    Mirror with gold frame in a bathroom, showcasing a person’s hand holding a phone for a creative sales photo.

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    Anouk
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How To Photograph A Mirror #24: 'Scene From A Roman Bath'

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    #28

    The Key Is To Turn It Upside Down

    Man taking a photo of a mirror with a tablet, showing the humorous side of selling mirrors.

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    #29

    The Sliding Puzzle Thing

    Person selling mirrors reflected in a garage, showcasing their unique segmented design.

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    #30

    Ominous Mirror Sale

    Person reflected in a large wooden-framed mirror, furniture visible in the background, showcasing mirror sales humor.

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    #31

    Double Trouble

    Man captured in a room reflection while attempting to sell a mirror online.

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    #34

    This Way You Can Picture Both The Mirror And The Vacuum In One Take

    Person capturing a mirror reflection with a phone, showing a vacuum and a doorway in the background.

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    #35

    Two Places At The Same Time

    Child's reflection in a mirror with a decorative wooden frame, capturing a playful moment in the room.

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    #37

    Betty Boop

    Person reflected in a mirror with a Betty Boop design, capturing a humorous attempt at selling mirrors.

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    Anouk
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How To Photograph A Mirror #33: 'Betty Boop - Before And After'

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    #40

    Clicking Casually While Walking

    Person taking a selfie in a large ornate mirror, showcasing its decorative frame.

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    #41

    Lights And Feathers

    Woman selling a decorated mirror with pink and black feathers, reflecting partially in the room.

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    Just Amiable
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like someone stretched out a flamingo and wrapped it around the damn mirror.. Someone owns this?

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    #43

    The Mirror Above The Art

    Person attempting to sell a mirror, reflection showing interior with a chandelier and decorative items.

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    #45

    Rear View Mirror, Is That You?

    Person taking a photo of themselves in a mirror, capturing a colorful background.

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    Anouk
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How To Photograph A Mirror #22: 'Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are'

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    #46

    Is It The Lighting?

    Person standing in front of a mirror they are trying to sell, with their reflection visible in the frame.

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    Just Amiable
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I Hope that's just awkward lighting in the front of his pants, but It's not, I know it's not, because I was a moron & zoomed in, thats exactly what it looks like, he mirrored his junk on craigslist & now my eyes burn

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    #47

    Portal No 2

    Person holding a white-framed mirror in a carpeted room, showcasing quirky mirror selling attempts.

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    #48

    Three Mirrors On The Wall?

    Person taking photo of a mirror set, capturing their own reflection awkwardly with a smartphone camera.

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    Anouk
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How To Photograph A Mirror #30: 'Pants or No Pants - That Is The Question'

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    #50

    Objects In The Mirror Are Bigger Than They Appear

    Person taking a photo of a large mirror with a brown frame from below.

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    Malicity D'Obscura
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he tiny, and those are the gold balls you decorate cake with, in a pillow of fondant?

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    #51

    A Floral Mirror

    A mirrored vanity with floral carvings, reflecting people in a cozy room, highlighting the charm of selling mirrors.

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    sunnyrei82
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want this! so I can feel like a Disney princess. Makes me think of Aurora or Giselle.

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    #52

    Which Mirror Is For Sale?

    Person taking a photo of a mirror for sale, reflection showing part of the room including chairs and cardboard packaging.

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    Apollo
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The longer I look, trying to understand what I see, the more I feel like an idiot.

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    #53

    Another Sneaky One

    Person taking a photo of a large mirror in a hallway, showcasing creative mirror-selling techniques.

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    BarryAllenTheFlash
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imma dress in all black, sneak up on the mirror, he will never see it commin...

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    #55

    A Mirror That Blurs Faces?

    Person taking a mirror selfie in a cluttered room with an old vintage mirror listed for sale.

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    #56

    Gateway To A Parallel Universe

    Person taking a mirror selfie, showing legs and a wicker mirror, highlighting funny attempts to sell mirrors.

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    #61

    Just The Hand

    Person taking a photo of a large mirror in a room, showing part of their arm.

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    Jeremy Porter
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whatever is in the box behind the mirror must be Italian, it says "Frah-gee-lay"

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    #63

    Another One With Just Legs

    Framed mirror for sale reflecting person's legs, with price tag of $28, listed in Huffman, TX.

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