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Photoshop is a magical tool if used correctly. With it, you can edit out any major flaws or annoyances in your images. (Everyone’s seen a picture with a tree branch sticking out of one’s head like an antenna.) You can go as far as adding cousin George, who couldn’t make it to the family reunion.

There is, however, the other side to this coin. If used incorrectly, photoshop can help create some bizarre-looking pictures. For instance, the same cousin George “grows” a third arm after copy-pasting goes wrong. Similar examples of disfigurement and other inconsistencies with reality can be found on the r/PhotoshopFails subreddit, which boasts an impressive collection of altered images.

If you enjoy such masterpieces, check out Bored Panda’s older edition of the worst and funniest attempts at photoshop. They show that everything is possible when you (don’t) know how to use photoshop correctly.

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What Is His Training Plan

What Is His Training Plan

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The history of Photoshop (commonly also known as PS) started just over three decades ago. It was developed by the Knoll brothers back in 1987, who were then working on a program for displaying grayscale images on a monochrome monitor. 

Thomas and John Knoll decided to stop their project at that time and try their luck at developing a photo editing tool. That is how Display, the predecessor of PS, was born. The brothers sold Display to Adobe Systems Incorporated in 1988. The program was then given its now well-known name and became part of the Adobe Illustrator software package.

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    Shadows Don’t Lie

    Shadows Don’t Lie

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    Huge Kittens And Miniature Families Can All Enjoy This Chair!

    Huge Kittens And Miniature Families Can All Enjoy This Chair!

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

    Darn right I do, the pics don't lie this is a quality chair I sank so deep into it I entered the 15th dimension

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    The editing program became a success. It went from Photoshop 1.0 in 1990, to Photoshop 24.1.1 now in 2023, and presented dozens of versions along the way. Each release introduced new possibilities, which is what made it a crucial tool for anyone working with images.

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    Nowadays, the overwhelming majority (90%) of professionals in the creative field use Adobe Photoshop. It allows them to reach spectacular results with their visuals, whether it’s photography or illustration they’re working with.

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    Seems Like A Real Dress To Me

    Seems Like A Real Dress To Me

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    The nearly endless possibilities for photo editing come in handy not only on the professional level. Photoshop allows its users to take birthday cards to a completely new level and helps amateur-level pictures reach new heights after just a quick brush-up. PS provides numerous ways for people to unleash their creativity.

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    Found On Fb

    Found On Fb

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

    Dude if i knew a woman with your shape i would strongly advise her to ser a doctor....

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

    I see she didn't think about the fact that she wouldn't have been able to get those shorts on over those thighs. Smh

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

    Hilarious cause she did everything wrong. *Standing in front of a reflective background, *background also has some stripes, *stark contrast in clothes to background,

    Chez2202
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No human I have ever met wanted to be the same shape as a kangaroo.

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

    I'd bet she looks a LOT better without whatever that is

    Upstaged75
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No thanks. I prefer to be able to sit down and fit through doorways.

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

    If I saw someone that actually looked like that, I would bust out laughing. Also, there seems to be a theme here - all of these people forgot to alter their shadows/reflections. In their narcissism, all they can see is themselves.

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

    Why is your upper legs being worryingly shaped, in an extent that would make me run for the doctor - if these allow running at all - something anyone would want? Also, why not even trying to hide it? No effort?

    Average Chicago Sports fan
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m a male and looking at this picture makes me confused. Her photoshopped shape is kinda weird.

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

    When your top half is a grocery store rotisserie chicken but your bottom half is giant turkey legs from a renascence fair.

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

    This is the second one like this 😅 just how do they not see how ridiculous their photoshop looks?

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

    and we want bendy windows too, but preferably ones that don't reflect our real shape.

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

    Who wants thighs the size and shape of a 20 lb Smithfield ham?

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

    Her shape is literally warping reality around her. Plus, those hips might lie but her reflection in the window doesn't.

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

    Better call a handyman to fix those bent walls and windowframes.

    A. Starhawk Hunt
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven’t seen saddlebags that size since my last Harley Bike Show!

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

    Presumably, after these people have done their photoshop, they must be satisfied with the result. I have two questions: 'Why'? and 'Have they ever seen any human being that actually looks like this?'

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

    Yep... it's my deepest wish to look like I'm smuggling 2 fifteen pound hams in my pockets

    Daycare Attendant Sun
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone with big thighs, I can only do this with either an editor or if I push really, REALLY hard against my butt, bend my back at an impossible angle, and stand pigeon-toed

    Reginald the spider crab
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    on behalf of the underwater tribe, we have no clue what this is,but the power to distort the objects around us shall prove worthy against the attack

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

    Those are screwing with gravity, check out those bricks and window frames!!

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

    No we don’t and we can see the reflection like come on people dang

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

    The wavy grille/window frame isn't wanted by anyone either.

    Roger9er
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dare speak for women that they don't. Change my mind

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

    hmmm. I tried finding this profile but if you google just 'isaintempire' there seems to be this, which is nigerian. https://isaintempire.wordpress.com/ ..

    Gmaddles
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everybody wants what genetic disorder would cause such a thing... luckily it's b******t.

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

    Can i have contractors number? I like curvy brickwall and windowframes.

    Yeah, okay.
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If she did have that shape, she would be photoshopping them thin.

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

    I know I shouldn't even bother but I am extremely personally affronted by the fact that she thinks I want to be that ridiculous shape.

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    #7

    Found This While I Was Shopping And Had To Share

    Found This While I Was Shopping And Had To Share

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    #8

    Is She Holding Someone’s Hand?

    Is She Holding Someone’s Hand?

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    As with any skill, mastering Photoshop might take a bit of time. And lots of patience. Even though it is fairly beginner-friendly, there are plenty of features to get acquainted with before you start editing. PS boasts around 70 different tools, and once you get the hang of at least the main ones, there’s no way but up from there.

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    Amazing Work On A Headset Ad On Amazon

    Amazing Work On A Headset Ad On Amazon

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    Developing the skills might be quite a fun journey. By trying out different features, you get to create your first “masterpieces”, some of which might not represent the exact image you had in your head. For instance, trying to open one’s eyes in a picture might end up with an additional pair of eyeballs on the forehead. But that’s just a point in the learning curve. It will only improve with time and these funny attempts will become excellent proof of that.

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    When it comes to mastering Photoshop, the aspect that should be put on the pedestal is attention to detail. The ability to use the tool might not help you if you don’t see what to use it on. For example, a wedding photographer that didn’t notice the tree growing from the groom’s head while taking the picture must spot it when editing the photos later on.

    In the same way, it is important to look over the finished edit for any mistakes that might have slipped through. There are many examples of bent door frames following the enhanced shape of the person next to it for people to learn from.

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    #15

    Looks Like Someone Just Learned How To Copy Paste

    Looks Like Someone Just Learned How To Copy Paste

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    See The World As Your Car Rolls Off A Cliff, Apparently

    See The World As Your Car Rolls Off A Cliff, Apparently

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    #18

    Why Find A + Size Model When You Can Just “Stretch” Pictures?

    Why Find A + Size Model When You Can Just “Stretch” Pictures?

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

    Hah jokes on them if they wanted fat guy pictures in a Nike shirt they could have just hit up my camera roll

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    #19

    " Butt Shaping Leggings"

    " Butt Shaping Leggings"

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

    It looks like those boob mouse pads wrist rest things they had back in the day

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    #21

    I Guess They Pop Out Of The Box Glowing And Spinning At Top Speed

    I Guess They Pop Out Of The Box Glowing And Spinning At Top Speed

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    #22

    I Paid 150 Dollars To Blank Out The Faces And This Is What I Got

    I Paid 150 Dollars To Blank Out The Faces And This Is What I Got

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

    Damn, people are actually paying $150 for a simple photoshop? I'm in the wrong biz.

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    #23

    He Has Been Working Out For Months…or It’s Photoshop

    He Has Been Working Out For Months…or It’s Photoshop

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    #24

    I’m Sure The Shirt Looks Just Like This In Person, Right?

    I’m Sure The Shirt Looks Just Like This In Person, Right?

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

    I’m more concerned about the non-existent but also alarmingly seemingly existent pocket

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    #25

    Just Shopping For Chirstmas Themed Lingerie Online. This Was One Of The Result's And Something That Walmart Actually Had Up For Sale

    Just Shopping For Chirstmas Themed Lingerie Online. This Was One Of The Result's And Something That Walmart Actually Had Up For Sale

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    I’m Absolutely Sold On This Product!

    I’m Absolutely Sold On This Product!

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    Seems Legit Adidas To Me

    Seems Legit Adidas To Me

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    #30

    Is Photoshopping A Babies Fingers A Fail?

    Is Photoshopping A Babies Fingers A Fail?

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    #32

    Is It Just Me Or Does This Look Photoshopped? Why Isn’t The Bed Or Pillow Affected By Their Weight? The Shadow Looks Fabricated. Thoughts?

    Is It Just Me Or Does This Look Photoshopped? Why Isn’t The Bed Or Pillow Affected By Their Weight? The Shadow Looks Fabricated. Thoughts?

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    Caution: Use Of This Product May Cause Extra Thumb To Sprout And The Bike To Clip Into Your Leg

    Caution: Use Of This Product May Cause Extra Thumb To Sprout And The Bike To Clip Into Your Leg

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

    I'm sure she looked perfectly fine without the needless Photoshop...

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    #35

    The Scale Is Just Brutal. The Shadow Is Icing On The Cake

    The Scale Is Just Brutal. The Shadow Is Icing On The Cake

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    Amazon Delivering A Safe Fan That Won’t Suck You Into Little Pieces

    Amazon Delivering A Safe Fan That Won’t Suck You Into Little Pieces

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

    I'm afraid someone would use it during a marital argument.

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    Lion Swallowed Baby Elephant Whole

    Lion Swallowed Baby Elephant Whole

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    Another One From Amazon

    Another One From Amazon

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    Humans Without Legs

    Humans Without Legs

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

    Easy explanation, they're playing footsie under the water. How wholesome! /s

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    #40

    Ok Britney, Those Are Some Very Bendy Lines!

    Ok Britney, Those Are Some Very Bendy Lines!

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    Love How Her Hair Strands Were In The Exact Same Position 2 Weeks Later

    Love How Her Hair Strands Were In The Exact Same Position 2 Weeks Later

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    Which Of These Good Boys "Wears" It Best?

    Which Of These Good Boys "Wears" It Best?

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

    No3 seems very proud! Such a photogenic boy! With... oddly painted-looking fur!

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    The Door Rlly Be Like 🌙

    The Door Rlly Be Like 🌙

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    Wife Found This Looking For Dresses For My Daughter

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    Shein Killed It This Time

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    I Hope Mine Is Going To Be As Pixelated As The Picture Shows

    I Hope Mine Is Going To Be As Pixelated As The Picture Shows

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    This Home For Sale In My Hometown

    This Home For Sale In My Hometown

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

    maybe it's just me, but I think the 'virtually staged' gives it away

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    #53

    Fashion Magazine Burda Style (Instagram Screenshot And It's Still On Their Page)

    Fashion Magazine Burda Style (Instagram Screenshot And It's Still On Their Page)

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    #54

    That's A Huge Phone! Source: Wish

    That's A Huge Phone! Source: Wish

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    #55

    Shopping For Hi-Viz Vest. Looks Like These Were Done In Ms Paint

    Shopping For Hi-Viz Vest. Looks Like These Were Done In Ms Paint

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

    For all those times you want to skip in a factory in the middle of the night.

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    #56

    I Apologize If This Has Already Been Posted But…

    I Apologize If This Has Already Been Posted But…

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    #57

    $4 Volleyball $4 Photoshop

    $4 Volleyball $4 Photoshop

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    #58

    Am I Crazy Or Is This Definitely Bad Photoshop

    Am I Crazy Or Is This Definitely Bad Photoshop

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    This Honey I Shrunk The Kids Golden Retriever

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    This Just... I... I Mean Who Am I Kidding?! It Makes Totally Perfect Sense! They Just Know Something We Don't!

    This Just... I... I Mean Who Am I Kidding?! It Makes Totally Perfect Sense! They Just Know Something We Don't!

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

    Seriously. Why bother painting the back of a monitor when no one will ever see it?

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    Ridiculously Repetitive Vegetation In Windows Lockscreen Photo

    Ridiculously Repetitive Vegetation In Windows Lockscreen Photo

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