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77 Incredible #2012vs2018 Transformations Prove People Can Become Totally Unrecognizable In Just 6 Years
Remember that dumb photo from the past that you put away in a dusty attic, and swore to never show to anyone? It's time to get it out. The hashtag #2012vs2018 is going viral, and it has people comparing the way they looked 6 years ago to their current self. Bored Panda has compiled weight loss and haircut, even "ugly duckling" and a few other transformations so unbelievable, it's hard to believe they feature the same people. Scroll down to check out the makeovers, vote for your favorites and to add photos of your own 6-year changes as well!
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#1
5 Years Cancer Free
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#2
This Sh*t Was Made For Me
Mimis Nachbarin 6 years ago
You were a very cute boy - but you really are an extremly stunning woman! WOW.
#3
Be Careful Who You’re Mean To
#4
Who Is This Dude, Your Cousin?
#5
Am I Too Late?
Mimis Nachbarin 6 years ago
Very different types - but both beautiful in their way. The left picture is only more of an unlucky snapshat.
#6
Finally A Hashtag For Me Lol
Jay Raman 6 years ago
Jesus people. Do you guys understand how "posing" works? Because she was laughing in that one picture doesn't define her entire existence at that time as bubbly and happy and fun loving. And just because she is simmering and done up in the second one she isn't a psychopathic Russian spy. Just take it easy and commend the transformation the person chose for themselves for whatever reason they thought it needed to be done!
#7
It's Hard To Post This Even Though I Don't Look Like That Anymore, I Still Struggle With My Self Image. So I'm Asking Nicely, Please Be Kind..
#8
If We’re Gonna Start Talking Glow Ups, Then Please, Allow Me
#10
I Did That
#11
2012 Vs 2018
#12
Can I Say Blessed Or What
#13
2012 Vs 2018
#14
Thought I Should Join This
#15
I’ll Just Leave This Here...
#16
Evolution Of Aqasha
#17
I Think I Win
#18
Since Everyone’s Doing It
#19
2012-2018, They Ask Me What My Inspiration Was, I Tell ‘Em Global Warming
#20
2012 Vs 2018
#21
4 Years Of Change..
Final score:
156points
#22
Last Year, I Cut Off My Chemically Straightened Hair And Now I’m Growing My Hair Naturally.
Final score:
154points
#24
Still Ain’t Done Glowing Up
#25
I Truly Don’t Know Her
#26
If I Could Kill Anyone Who Saw Me Before 2018, I Would Do It
Biljana Malesevic 6 years ago
I don't get this one. She was very cute before, and I love her thick curly chestnut red hair.
#27
Some Pokemon Take Years To Evolve
#28
I Guess I Glo’d Up A Lil
#29
A Little Late To This Trend But I'll Just Leave This Here
#30
Few Years, And - 70kg. I Got New Life!
Final score:
104points
Molly Block 6 years ago
Something disturbing about the photo on the right, but I can't put my finger on it. I like the left one more!!
#31
I Could Swear There’s Worse Pictures Of Me From 2012 But I’ve Deleted Everything Off Of Facebook In Efforts To Forget About Those Times
Mimis Nachbarin 6 years ago
Why forget about "those times"? What was wrong? You were (and are) very beautiful.
#32
I Have No Words...
#33
My Weight Loss Journey. 96kg Lost. I’m 184cm Heigh, So The Number Are True.
Final score:
89points
Elisabeth Noguera 6 years ago
Wow! Should that was hard, and you had to work very much, congratulations for your will, you look great!
#34
Made Some Gains
Final score:
88points
#35
I Was A Cute Boy Once Even Thought Im Not A Boy.
Final score:
82points
#36
Safe To Say Something Changed For The Good
#37
6 Years Past, 130 Lbs Lost, Happier All Around. #2012vs2018
Final score:
70points
#38
This Is What 6 Years Did To Me
Final score:
69points
#39
It's Actually 2013 But I Couldn’t Find Any 2012
Andrew Keane 6 years ago
The other guy was a bit harsh but I would suggest thinning those eyebrow at the top. They just seem out of proportion. You look great though.
#40
Mad Glow-Up
#41
Ion Wanna Talk About It
#42
When You Finally Grow Into Your Five Head & Teeth...
Final score:
55points
#44
Angsty/suicidal Teenager To Successful Young Adult.
Final score:
47points
#45
2018 Glo-Up
Final score:
44points
Lonely Dragon 6 years ago
You look great! The smile in the first photo is charming, so use your new hotness to create a combo-powerup :D
#46
I Don’t Know What Happened But I’m Glad It Did
#49
The Beginning Of High School And College.
Final score:
36points
Molly Block 6 years ago
That new haircut REALLY suits you! I love it! Not many women can pull off such an adorable pixie cut like that.
SRW (Submission author) 6 years ago
Previosly, I was afraid to change my hairstyle. Tx so much for your support ^^
#50
Me Age 21 On The Left, And Now Age 27. New Haircut And More Confidence! #2012vs2018
Final score:
34points
#51
Let’s Be Honest Where’s The Change
Just Amiable 6 years ago
Seriously look into modeling, ignore any & all pissed off pandas (⬇⬇⬇) who skipped their morning coffee.
#52
I Went From “Yikes” To “Iight"
Rachel Tetemanƶa 6 years ago
OMG! Just because someone isn't smiling does not mean they are sad or depressed. They could in fact be happy. Do you just assume happy people smile 24/7? Because that's not how it works.
#53
What A Difference 6 Years Makes
Final score:
32points
Gayle Bynum Cardosa 6 years ago
I'm going to make a suggestion. If you get a layered haircut I think it would make an even bigger difference. I think you might like it. I don't know, maybe you're growing it out for something but I am feeling like if you have your brows shaped and get your hair layered and cut then you're going to have a third photo for us. You're looking good though Kaylee.
#55
6 Years Do Bring Change!!
Final score:
25points
#56
It Took Me Years To Figure Out Make-Up. Be Gentle I'm Still Learning Make-Up.
Final score:
20points
Charlotte Brine 6 years ago
But the way over used smooth face/skin tool on the second pic doesnt suit. Your face almost looks blurred!
#58
Young Model As A Teenager To Now 28 Years Old 💙
Final score:
20points
#60
Went From Being "The Goth Girl" To Being...i Don't Know What. Me.
Final score:
19points
#62
Ummm.... Wow
#63
Before And After ✌
Final score:
15points
#64
Yo This Was 6 Months Ago I Cant Belive It!
Final score:
13points
#65
Horrifically Bullied For Being Fat & Ugly
Final score:
11points
#66
Mine Is The Opposite I Haven't Changed Much. Photo 1: Prom 2011 Age 17. Photo 2 - 4 Were To Open In A Six Month Span In 2016 Age 22. Last Photo Was Just To Open In February 2018 Age 23.
Final score:
10points
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What do you think ?
Marvaree Bailey 6 years ago
Most of these ppl just grew up. Happens all the time ! Very few are "amazing transformations". But the ones that are, VERY COOL !!!
Clockworkstella 6 years ago
I'm very happy for the people who have truly gone through some difficult changes (changing their gender, beating cancer – you go, guys!), But I really can't appreciate some of the photos. Captions like "be careful who you are mean to" are problematic... Why? Because they might become hot someday? Should we only respect people who are attractive? It's sad that some people only feel confident and start loving themselves only when they learn how to do make-up, lose weight, or buy fancy clothes. Please don't get me wrong, I really don't want to insult the people in the photos. I just think we need to raise awareness about how we are still judging people (including ourselves!) by the looks.
Biljana Malesevic 6 years ago
I don't get this people! You were fine, you are all too hard on yourself. Also teenage years can be a bit weird for most.
jenna 6 years ago
Would they show their photo's if they were "uglier" than before? Probably not. The way these people present themselves looks like some kind of revenge. Revenge on what? It shows how this world values people for stupid things like looks and money. Such a waste of time. I pray that all these youngsters learn to accept themselves for WHO they are, not how they look.
stellermatt 6 years ago
it's a big 6 years in your life, I mean if you look at a new born compared to them aged 6, you'd see a similar difference, it all kinda slows down after 21, but still, some happy lookin people in the list.
mbergen 6 years ago
Not sure why your comment was down voted. I tend to agree with you (not all the pics but I'm sure anyone would know which ones you meant).
Load More Replies... Full Name 6 years ago
The vast majority of these people definitely have more issues now than they did before. The before pics mostly look happy and fun whereas the afters are all makeup and serious/duck faced and trying to make that perfect Insta-image. Relax and enjoy the ride, people. It's funny that the light skinned people use a darker skinned photo in the after, whereas the darker skinned people use a lighter skinned photo in the after. Grass is always greener I guess.
Guinevere 6 years ago
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I feel like the 'moral' of most of these before and after pictures is that you need to be super thin and wear fancy clothes and lots of makeup to be pretty. And the more people adhere to these standards set by the fashion industry, the pressure on everyone else to follow the same standards just increases, which is b******t. People can be pretty no matter if they are skinny or not quite so skinny, no matter if they use makeup or not, and no matter what kind of clothes they choose to wear. Not talking about the MTF or FTM transitions here. I think it's great that trans people have the guts to follow their true selves and become who they were supposed to be all along.
JoSta Urban 6 years ago
Good for all y'all. Too bad I was an ugly teen and not I'm an unpretty adult :D
Gayle Bynum Cardosa 6 years ago
Explain that. Seriously. Explain it. Why would a blind man not have the exact thoughts as a sighted man? You post these idiotic things to "shock" or anger people for your own weird little shits and giggles I guess but they're inane and stupid. Why not explain yourself if you really feel that way. I get what you're TRYING to say but it's not really true so go on....explain it or shut the f**k up because either you're trying to be weirdly contrary or you're trying to make some point with out really making it. Either way it's not working.
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Elisa McCurley 3 years ago
Growing up, makeup, plastic surgery.... wow, what an accomplishment
Julia Smith 6 years ago
I feel bad that so many people think they need nose jobs or skin lightening to look better or feel they need to be skinny to feel okay about themselves. I just hope they lost the weight by switching to healthy eating patterns and exercise and haven't developed eating disorders to gain acceptance.
roberto daniel arce 6 years ago
CADA LOCO EN ESTE MUNDO PERO BUENO , COMO MUJER ESTAN MAS LINDOS!
ivan bolitekurac 6 years ago
So one day you promote a fat woman telling everyone that we should accept ourselves and that she is "beautiful" no matter how her body looks like.A few days after you sell us a story that you have to go through surgery to be beautiful and happy because they all used to be "ugly".
frederic eeckman 6 years ago
Some are amazing, but... a lot of them are more "crappy picture vs pose" :/ And sometimes I feel it's more about being thin and fashionable than just feeling good in your own skin. You can be plus size and radiate confidence and beauty, you can be skinny and have a low self esteem, so there is no real rules there, just be happy with who you are, and once you found your happiness, enjoy it :)
Chris Daemon 6 years ago
I think a lot has to do with incidental shots versus taking one out of hundreds if not more digital images, planned, posed, reviewed, filter(s) applied and so on. Just saying that technology helps taking "better" pictures, now. And teenage years are weird, as we can look like Eric Cartman or a ventriloquist puppet. We grow, things change... or not. I find myself upvoting images not because they look ultimately attractive, but they look like the person made a transformative effort to get how _they_ like and are happy in their body.
Vandal Lillithson 6 years ago
Gee, I wonder why their suicide rate is so high... Oh it's constant abuse by people like YOU. Shut up and be nice and the rate would go down.
Load More Replies... Marvaree Bailey 6 years ago
Most of these ppl just grew up. Happens all the time ! Very few are "amazing transformations". But the ones that are, VERY COOL !!!
Clockworkstella 6 years ago
I'm very happy for the people who have truly gone through some difficult changes (changing their gender, beating cancer – you go, guys!), But I really can't appreciate some of the photos. Captions like "be careful who you are mean to" are problematic... Why? Because they might become hot someday? Should we only respect people who are attractive? It's sad that some people only feel confident and start loving themselves only when they learn how to do make-up, lose weight, or buy fancy clothes. Please don't get me wrong, I really don't want to insult the people in the photos. I just think we need to raise awareness about how we are still judging people (including ourselves!) by the looks.
Biljana Malesevic 6 years ago
I don't get this people! You were fine, you are all too hard on yourself. Also teenage years can be a bit weird for most.
jenna 6 years ago
Would they show their photo's if they were "uglier" than before? Probably not. The way these people present themselves looks like some kind of revenge. Revenge on what? It shows how this world values people for stupid things like looks and money. Such a waste of time. I pray that all these youngsters learn to accept themselves for WHO they are, not how they look.
stellermatt 6 years ago
it's a big 6 years in your life, I mean if you look at a new born compared to them aged 6, you'd see a similar difference, it all kinda slows down after 21, but still, some happy lookin people in the list.
mbergen 6 years ago
Not sure why your comment was down voted. I tend to agree with you (not all the pics but I'm sure anyone would know which ones you meant).
Load More Replies... Full Name 6 years ago
The vast majority of these people definitely have more issues now than they did before. The before pics mostly look happy and fun whereas the afters are all makeup and serious/duck faced and trying to make that perfect Insta-image. Relax and enjoy the ride, people. It's funny that the light skinned people use a darker skinned photo in the after, whereas the darker skinned people use a lighter skinned photo in the after. Grass is always greener I guess.
Guinevere 6 years ago
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I feel like the 'moral' of most of these before and after pictures is that you need to be super thin and wear fancy clothes and lots of makeup to be pretty. And the more people adhere to these standards set by the fashion industry, the pressure on everyone else to follow the same standards just increases, which is b******t. People can be pretty no matter if they are skinny or not quite so skinny, no matter if they use makeup or not, and no matter what kind of clothes they choose to wear. Not talking about the MTF or FTM transitions here. I think it's great that trans people have the guts to follow their true selves and become who they were supposed to be all along.
JoSta Urban 6 years ago
Good for all y'all. Too bad I was an ugly teen and not I'm an unpretty adult :D
Gayle Bynum Cardosa 6 years ago
Explain that. Seriously. Explain it. Why would a blind man not have the exact thoughts as a sighted man? You post these idiotic things to "shock" or anger people for your own weird little shits and giggles I guess but they're inane and stupid. Why not explain yourself if you really feel that way. I get what you're TRYING to say but it's not really true so go on....explain it or shut the f**k up because either you're trying to be weirdly contrary or you're trying to make some point with out really making it. Either way it's not working.
Load More Replies... Elisa McCurley 3 years ago
Growing up, makeup, plastic surgery.... wow, what an accomplishment
Julia Smith 6 years ago
I feel bad that so many people think they need nose jobs or skin lightening to look better or feel they need to be skinny to feel okay about themselves. I just hope they lost the weight by switching to healthy eating patterns and exercise and haven't developed eating disorders to gain acceptance.
roberto daniel arce 6 years ago
CADA LOCO EN ESTE MUNDO PERO BUENO , COMO MUJER ESTAN MAS LINDOS!
ivan bolitekurac 6 years ago
So one day you promote a fat woman telling everyone that we should accept ourselves and that she is "beautiful" no matter how her body looks like.A few days after you sell us a story that you have to go through surgery to be beautiful and happy because they all used to be "ugly".
frederic eeckman 6 years ago
Some are amazing, but... a lot of them are more "crappy picture vs pose" :/ And sometimes I feel it's more about being thin and fashionable than just feeling good in your own skin. You can be plus size and radiate confidence and beauty, you can be skinny and have a low self esteem, so there is no real rules there, just be happy with who you are, and once you found your happiness, enjoy it :)
Chris Daemon 6 years ago
I think a lot has to do with incidental shots versus taking one out of hundreds if not more digital images, planned, posed, reviewed, filter(s) applied and so on. Just saying that technology helps taking "better" pictures, now. And teenage years are weird, as we can look like Eric Cartman or a ventriloquist puppet. We grow, things change... or not. I find myself upvoting images not because they look ultimately attractive, but they look like the person made a transformative effort to get how _they_ like and are happy in their body.
Vandal Lillithson 6 years ago
Gee, I wonder why their suicide rate is so high... Oh it's constant abuse by people like YOU. Shut up and be nice and the rate would go down.
Load More Replies...
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