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The internet can’t be just about kittens and wholesome things now can it, dear Pandas? Oh, they’re absolutely fabulous things to pick up your spirits, but sometimes… sometimes you need a bit of c o n t r a s t. There can’t be any light without darkness and there can’t be blessed images without C u R s E d ones to balance out the net.

There’s one Instagram account in particular that we want to highlight today—the ‘Cursed.Aesthetic’ project that has over 177k followers on the social media platform. It’s a haven for bizarre, weird, and slightly disturbing images that suck you in and don’t want to let you go. Some of these are so enrapturing, you might not want to stop looking (and then somehow you can’t account for the last hour).

Have a scroll below, upvote the images that you found the most intriguing, and let us know what you thought of them. We know that these might be a bit too much for some of you Pandas, so here’s Bored Panda’s article about some hilariously cute cats to balance things out.

More info: Instagram (Cursed) | Instagram (Blessed)

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It’s A Jeep Thing You Wouldn’t Understand

It’s A Jeep Thing You Wouldn’t Understand

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Ssshhhhhh

Ssshhhhhh

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The ‘Cursed.Aesthetic’ IG account also has its mirror twin, the ‘Blessed.Aesthetics’ page to offer followers an alternative if they’re not a fan of cursed images. Though, based on the number of followers alone, it’s easy to spot that it’s the cursed pics that draw in the larger crowd. Possibly because of how mind-bendingly bizarre they are, forcing us outside of our comfort zones.

Cursed images aren’t anything new on the net. They’ve been around since at least October 2015, according to Know Your Meme. The page explains that cursed images are usually photos that are disturbing to the viewer. This can be either due to the super low quality of the pic (oh no, pixels!) or because of how “abnormal or illogical” what’s pictured really is.

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#5

First Day On The Job And Saw This Smh

First Day On The Job And Saw This Smh

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Carrying That Mf Thang

Carrying That Mf Thang

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“Images of this or similar nature are sometimes seen as the visual equivalent to CreepyPasta. They have inspired several popular social media accounts devoted to posting various cursed images,” Know Your Meme explains, adding that ‘blessed’ images are the polar opposite of ‘cursed’ ones.

That’s not all, though—there’s also a hybrid variant of pics that are both blessed and cursed that’s called ‘blursed.’ It might sound weird, but I love that word and it’s started me down a dark-yet-well-lit path into some incredibly unusual content.

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My Followers Watching Me Say My Vows To The Love Of My Life

My Followers Watching Me Say My Vows To The Love Of My Life

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After a Tumblr account dedicated exclusively to cursed images started publishing bizarre photos, the idea spread to other blogs. Later, in 2016, cursed photos spread to Twitter. Most recently, cursed images took a hold of TikTok users.

In April 2020, TikTokers edited their videos to include cursed images to the sound clip ‘Rhythm thief but cursed.’ There’s no doubt in my mind that cursed pics will be around for a while and spread even further across the net. It’s a good thing we’ve got so many blessed images to counter them!

#11

Idk How To React But This Slightly Scares Me. Deep Down I Feel An Emotion Of Pain I’ve Never Felt Before

Idk How To React But This Slightly Scares Me. Deep Down I Feel An Emotion Of Pain I’ve Never Felt Before

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

Despite a massive head injury, he was determined to carry the Sacred Orange to safety

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#12

Oh To Be Shitting On A Toilet As The Sun Rises Over A Peaceful Alpine Meadow With No Sign Of Civilization In Sight

Oh To Be Shitting On A Toilet As The Sun Rises Over A Peaceful Alpine Meadow With No Sign Of Civilization In Sight

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Tag Urself I’m The Pizza

Tag Urself I’m The Pizza

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

I have seen this picture for so many times and never noticed there’s an emo (edit: Goth!) with a raven and a crying bride in it as well. 😮🤭

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#19

Before I Leaped I Should Have Seen The View From Halfway Down

Before I Leaped I Should Have Seen The View From Halfway Down

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#23

Damn I Really Can’t Believe There Was 16yo In 2008

Damn I Really Can’t Believe There Was 16yo In 2008

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That’ll Do

That’ll Do

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

I remember seeing this picture not long ago and the commenters said this was a joke/satire.

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#28

Dia Is The Only True Airport

Dia Is The Only True Airport

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#29

Ayo We Got Dj Lawng Arms Out Here

Ayo We Got Dj Lawng Arms Out Here

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#30

Tag Urself I’m Dunphreys Darkness

Tag Urself I’m Dunphreys Darkness

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årê ¥ðµ §µrê ¥ðµ'rê åwåkê?
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ć̵̮̭̭̰̭̜̓̐̿͘͝h̴̡̢͍͈͎͙̒̔͒̀͊͐́̆̍̿͑̍͘͠į̷̧̝̰̜͎̣̳̥̥͇̤͙͙̫̤̳̫̗̻͍̘̭̫̼̈̊͑̽͆̉̊̂́͘͝͝͝ļ̵̡̢̢̬̲̮̮̭̬̝̻̬̘̬̭̥̫͇͖̰͉͈̹̩̲̏͒͌̓̽̿͊̌̆́̋̅̔̐͒͆͋̍͛̎̉́̚͝ḑ̴̢̻̖̻̟͍̥̪͔̗̙̮̘͈͓̙̪͍̬̖̠̩̯̝̗̜̥̋̐̂ͅ.̸̡̦̺̖̝̻͙̣̩̲̞͇̤̹̖͈̜̔̒̆̏̈̍́́̿͌̆́̋́͗͂̑͆́̈́̓̍̀͘̕͘͠͠͠͝ͅͅͅ

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

im 12389325787429385245294385478952438752475824756234897534875347 why?

Mary Peace
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Child has no choice. "You want it longer at the back? Can't do that, you're a child."

Nathan Pogorzala
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This has to be the best collection of made up names in history, besides Wales. kidding.

autumn
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the way there's a point-stick-thingy at sampson's last wish, *excuse me who wanted that again*

Rebekah
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd like a Eucharist! in the front, and a Shame Reaper in the back please.

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#31

Omw To Refill My...

Omw To Refill My...

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#32

Honestly Goals

Honestly Goals

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Ieva Poliščiukienė
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seen this picture before, she is sitting on her bf, holding hands with mentally disabled brother

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#35

Ho(G)nk

Ho(G)nk

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Andrew Gibb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The story of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell was misinterpreted for a Russian pageant

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#39

Sorry

Sorry

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

The Four Horsemen of the Toilet: "Diarrhea", "Hard as a Rock", "The One That Burns", and "Only Gas, No Substance"

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#40

We Rolling In All Floor

We Rolling In All Floor

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#42

Ocean Born Mary Is That You

Ocean Born Mary Is That You

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#44

What Anime Is This?

What Anime Is This?

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#46

How Could You Forget My Man [data Redacted]??? Smfh

How Could You Forget My Man [data Redacted]??? Smfh

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#47

Yea Could I Get 2 Spicy Potato Soft Tacos And A Quesalupa Replace Meat With Potatos Thanks

Yea Could I Get 2 Spicy Potato Soft Tacos And A Quesalupa Replace Meat With Potatos Thanks

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Julia Atkinson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plot twist: that's really an execution gurney and the restaurant had refused to deliver Tony's last meal

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#49

Superbad

Superbad

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Julia Atkinson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wayne was thrilled yet confused by his sudden chick magnet status. If only his billionaire Grandpa could have lived to see this day!

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#50

Choose Ur Fighter

Choose Ur Fighter

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Julia Atkinson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maria may have been 93, but she never forgot that her Sicilian grandmother could carry twice her body weight in tomatoes whilst giving birth to twins

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#53

Where Is This Flight Going To

Where Is This Flight Going To

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Adam C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Passport- check, Boarding card - check, leave all manners at home - check

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#54

What’s The Best Album Of All Time And Why Is Is Blonde

What’s The Best Album Of All Time And Why Is Is Blonde

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Chris Wade
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Title gave me a stroke. But aww they're making him in Sims hahaha

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#58

The Black Lotus Gets Me Every Time :(

The Black Lotus Gets Me Every Time :(

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#59

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?

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#60

I’m Praying To A God I Don’t Believe In.

I’m Praying To A God I Don’t Believe In.

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#68

Hawt Dawg

Hawt Dawg

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#69

Ikeas New Straight Pride Couch Is So Beautiful 💖 Happy July 1st

Ikeas New Straight Pride Couch Is So Beautiful 💖 Happy July 1st

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It’s My 22nd Bday Tomo. Venmo Me If You Wanna Help A Poor College Student Have A Few Drinks Tomo, If U Want. @ Bigbird47 this Is A Shameless Birthday Plug. I Don’t Care.

It’s My 22nd Bday Tomo. Venmo Me If You Wanna Help A Poor College Student Have A Few Drinks Tomo, If U Want. @ Bigbird47
this Is A Shameless Birthday Plug. I Don’t Care.

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