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Store mannequins are designed to do a very basic thing—display clothing and different fabrics in a way that would show us how they look on a real person. However, sometimes window dressers or store owners miss the target and end up attracting customers with bizarre models that are just begging to be documented.

Whether it’s a motionless figure with 4-foot-long arms or a unicorn’s head instead of their usual one, it’s equal parts creepy, unexpected and completely hilarious. Needless to say, a great source of entertainment too.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of some of the funniest moments when mannequins truly departed from the norm. Below you’ll find the funniest pictures we found floating around the internet, so upvote your favorite ones! And if you’re in the mood for some more, be sure to check out our previous post right here.

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Not Much Customers Around Today, So I Got Creative With The Bedsheets

Not Much Customers Around Today, So I Got Creative With The Bedsheets

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

Most of us tried out this look around quarantine: Day 20.

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This Exactly Why I Don’t Take Him Nowhere

This Exactly Why I Don’t Take Him Nowhere

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

Narrator: ...and his parents panicked. BEN! BEN ,WHERE ARE YOU? They searched the entire store with no luck..Meanwhile, in another section of the store, a shopper was startled when she took a picture of the 3 mannequins infront of her, and she thought she heard the middle one giggle and move...she stood still.......

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Many of us see mannequins as articulated dolls that are supposed to capture our attention with the apparel that they are wearing. We’re so used to them standing in one place and posing in the same way that when we see a strange-looking model, we can’t help but stop and stare. 

Shops use them not only to show off the best clothing they can offer but also to share their brand values. We reached out to Adam Moon, an executive creative director at Fusion, the world’s largest maker of custom mannequins. 

Over the past 30 years, the company has evolved into a creative design studio that has been manufacturing larger-than-life displays and producing a variety of mannequin collections. Their most recent one is called Prism which consists of the first gender non-conforming mannequins. 

#3

This Clothing Store Is Undergoing Construction, So They Dressed Their Mannequins Appropriately

This Clothing Store Is Undergoing Construction, So They Dressed Their Mannequins Appropriately

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#4

Interesting Choice In Mannequin For A Table Saw Display

Interesting Choice In Mannequin For A Table Saw Display

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He was kind enough to share some insights about the part these immobile figures play in the retail industry. Talking about shop owners who are trying to attract buyers with unusual-looking mannequins, Moon said that there’s always a desire from stores of "how to best represent their brand and aesthetic through the mannequins they utilize."

"Sometimes doing something forward-thinking or unusual will catch the attention of a potential customer," Moon added. And as we can see from this list, there are plenty of unique ideas shop managers can use to stand out from the crowd. 

When asked about the importance of mannequins to the industry, the creative director said that it’s definitely a key piece in the retail puzzle. "[They] offer brands the opportunity to tell their story while also offering customers the ability to see the latest trends, styling techniques, and fit," he explained. 

#5

I Had A Mini Heart Attack When I Saw This. Spotted In NYC Today

I Had A Mini Heart Attack When I Saw This. Spotted In NYC Today

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

I kid you not. I'm 178 cm and I ordered that one pretty crocheted winter dress/tunic, and... yes, it's pretty, it's a cute..... sweater to me. ♡ Literally.

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

Oh so we can make pants that are 79 billion feet long but I can't have pockets in a fit for me? 😑😅

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

theres no way this isnt photoshopped but the idea of the store having a random pair of 12' pants to dress a mannequin with is so funny to me

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

The tells of editing aren't jumping out at me. I'm guessing the clothing is a special order for the mannequin.

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

*in narrative voice* “Slender man was spotted in a local clothes store in New Yorck City Today around 10:35 AM. The creature however has not moved or has made any indications upon his discovery. We have a witness.” *Witness 68 year old woman* “it scared the living daylights out of me when i saw it. it was so tall”

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

i'm so tall and no pants fit me, so i have one question for you... Where'd you get those pants?

Kimberley Gayle Thomas
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw this in Old Navy I think and pondered what the point was. I should have asked.

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

Is it just me or did anyone else instantly think Nightmare Before Christmas... 🙄

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

Is it just me or did anyone else instantly think of Nightmare Before Christmas? 🙄

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

Someone has been watching ‘Miss Perrigrine’s Home For Peculiar Children’.

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

Demonic. This demon steals children. Who ever put this display up is in league with the occult make no mistake. It needs to be taken down. This is a slap in the face putting this in plain sight!!😡

R. U. Sirius
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The store bought custom clothes for this thing... Wild... Imagine being the person working on that custom order lmao

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

As someone who wears petites, this is what every piece of clothing looks like .

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

Damn,even Slenderman has to get a retail job nowadays.

Morgan Merrill-McNeal
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Slenderman has to get his clothes from somewhere. Sorry, Slendy, but I think those are a tad too short...

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#6

Whenever My Daughter Walks Past Child Mannequins, She Likes To Pretend She's One Of Them

Whenever My Daughter Walks Past Child Mannequins, She Likes To Pretend She's One Of Them

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Still, there’s the never-ending dialogue about the unrealistic beauty standards and unhealthy body sizes that mannequins represent. More often than not they show the ultra-thin ideal which could contribute to various mental health problems and eating disorders. 

Eric Robinson, a behavioral scientist with a background in experimental psychology, conducted a study about how fashion mannequins communicate dangerously thin body ideals. He and his colleagues analyzed 58 mannequins in fashion stores on the high streets of two cities in England, Liverpool and Coventry.

"What we found was that all of the female mannequins in these shops had body sizes that corresponded to that of an underweight human. We didn’t find a single female mannequin that was a normal body size on display," he wrote. Yet, most of the male mannequins didn’t look underweight: "only 8% of those surveyed were too thin."

#7

Yet Another Unrealistic Body Standard For Women

Yet Another Unrealistic Body Standard For Women

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However, Adam Moon mentioned that the idea of changing unrealistic beauty standards is absolutely evolving within the industry. "Inclusivity and body positivity is a large part of every brand’s retail strategy, and this definitely applies to the mannequins retailers develop for their stores."

He continued: "Whether through representing diverse body shapes and sizes, the differently abled, or gender non-conformity, mannequins are a vital component to every brand and every retailer."

#11

A Rabbit Headed Mannequin I Spotted In Japan

A Rabbit Headed Mannequin I Spotted In Japan

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This Mannequin In A German Mall

This Mannequin In A German Mall

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

All I can see is the cursed plastic child of Lou Costello and Danny Devito.

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#13

I Thought It Was A Real Person Sitting On A Bench, Until I Noticed Her Hands. Festive Mannequin

I Thought It Was A Real Person Sitting On A Bench, Until I Noticed Her Hands. Festive Mannequin

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#14

Finally A Realistic Mannequins In Women's Lingerie Store

Finally A Realistic Mannequins In Women's Lingerie Store

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#15

This Mannequin With Character

This Mannequin With Character

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#16

This Weird Mannequin At The London Science Museum

This Weird Mannequin At The London Science Museum

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#17

This Kid Mannequin That Looks Like He Will Devour The Souls Of Sinners On Judgment Day

This Kid Mannequin That Looks Like He Will Devour The Souls Of Sinners On Judgment Day

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#18

These Mannequins

These Mannequins

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

Horrorskeeping. Don't eat the mints they leave on the pillow of the burning bed.

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#19

This Store's Emblem/Mascot Is An Eagle, And So Are The Mannequins

This Store's Emblem/Mascot Is An Eagle, And So Are The Mannequins

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#20

Mannequins At The Mall Near My House. I Think They Used Mark Zuckerberg As The Template

Mannequins At The Mall Near My House. I Think They Used Mark Zuckerberg As The Template

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#22

This Shrek-Inspired Mannequin

This Shrek-Inspired Mannequin

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

Lord Farquaad on the left has been taking good care of himself, though....

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#23

These Strange Mannequins

These Strange Mannequins

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

Looking up to the ceiling ...so I dont see you looking at my dress.

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#25

Another Impossible Body Standard For Women

Another Impossible Body Standard For Women

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#26

Found This Mannequin At A Pharmacy In Russia

Found This Mannequin At A Pharmacy In Russia

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#27

The Training Mannequins In My College. There Is A Control Room To Make Them Have Heart Attacks

The Training Mannequins In My College. There Is A Control Room To Make Them Have Heart Attacks

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

I'm more concerned with the angle of his neck than his heart condition. However, I totally used one of these when I was in nursing school. My fondest memory was we were told to take our 'patient' into the actual hallway of the building and to the bottom floor. While we were in the elevator the damned mannequin had one of those damned heart attacks and the only way to give it CPR was to climb on the bed and start chest compressions. The look on the engineering students face when the doors opened to three panicking student nurses one of them straddling a full size dude while my classmate screamed 'GET THE NEXT ONE!!' Lol!!

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#28

Dental Training Mannequin

Dental Training Mannequin

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#29

This Mannequin Is Hilarious

This Mannequin Is Hilarious

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

Eheheee! They just hacked my limbs and left...said they will be right back...hee hee

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#31

This Mannequin In The Store Showcase Looks Hyper Realistic

This Mannequin In The Store Showcase Looks Hyper Realistic

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#32

These Creepy Mannequins At My Local Store In Japan

These Creepy Mannequins At My Local Store In Japan

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#33

Found This Mannequin In Our Warehouse This Morning. Thought It Perfectly Represented Monday Mornings

Found This Mannequin In Our Warehouse This Morning. Thought It Perfectly Represented Monday Mornings

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#34

Mannequin Stored Under Leaky Gutter

Mannequin Stored Under Leaky Gutter

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#35

Slenderman’s Girlfriend Is Looking Great

Slenderman’s Girlfriend Is Looking Great

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

Her boyfriend in NY is selling some jeans...they can't work at the same store

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#36

Quite A Mannequin

Quite A Mannequin

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

Shirt looks good on you mate. ...uhhmm...you sure?..( eyes bulging and a sheepish smile.)

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#37

Put The Shirt On The Mannequin Boss

Put The Shirt On The Mannequin Boss

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#38

"Hey, Can You Put This Shirt On That Mannequin?"

"Hey, Can You Put This Shirt On That Mannequin?"

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#39

Mannequin At A Local Shop. Her Face Says It All

Mannequin At A Local Shop. Her Face Says It All

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#40

This Mannequin Of A Boy In A Bulgarian Shop

This Mannequin Of A Boy In A Bulgarian Shop

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#41

This CPR Mannequin Without A Face Looks Like A Baby Bird Wanting Food

This CPR Mannequin Without A Face Looks Like A Baby Bird Wanting Food

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

The title made me more uncomfortable as I stared into the mouth of the thing and thought about baby birds. . . help me😨

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#43

Is The Mannequin's Head Really Necessary To Sell The Jeans?

Is The Mannequin's Head Really Necessary To Sell The Jeans?

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#44

Finally, I Can Relate To A Mannequin As A Woman With 4' Curved Legs

Finally, I Can Relate To A Mannequin As A Woman With 4' Curved Legs

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#46

This "Mannequin" In A Swiss Shoe Store

This "Mannequin" In A Swiss Shoe Store

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#47

Stores Are Stepping Up Their Game With Unrealistic Female Body Expectations

Stores Are Stepping Up Their Game With Unrealistic Female Body Expectations

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#48

This Large Mannequin With Small Clothes

This Large Mannequin With Small Clothes

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#49

Put The Eyelashes On The Mannequins, Boss

Put The Eyelashes On The Mannequins, Boss

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Blursed Mannequin

Blursed Mannequin

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