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The online world is full of so much content, some of it ought to be weird. Or cursed, if you will. Yes, you guessed it right, it’s time for some more of the internet's finest disturbing images, this time provided by the Instagram account titled ‘Cursed Images 2009’.

Sharing pictures of bizarre things and happenings since 2016, the account has already amassed a fan base of nearly 82k members. Their collection of posts cover everything from toilet design that can only be called weird to people pretending to be animals, and so much more. Scroll down to find some of their posts and our interview with the founder of the Instagram account, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions.

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The founder of the Instagram account told Bored Panda that their interest in these somewhat bizarre images started back in school. “I had Tumblr when I was in middle school or high school and Tumblr had a lot of ‘cursed images’ or ‘liminal space’ photos. I became super into them.” 

They added that they wanted to bring what they saw on Tumblr to Instagram. “At first, I was mostly posting for just my friends and myself but I started gaining a following over the years over this shared aesthetic.”

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

I miss the days when a camera flash could easily reveal who was possessed by demons. I am convinced that the digital camera was invented to cover up this revelation.

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“I find these images on Twitter or other mutuals on Instagram,” the creator of the account revealed. “My friends also love sending me cursed images they think I’ll like.”

They said that one of the things they love most about such pictures is how out of context they are most of the time. The curator of the cursed images admitted they like not knowing why or how the photos were taken. “I like the mystery!”

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Spencer's slave
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nanas and Grandmas be like " There's a fingerprint on that window. I won't be a minute".

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

The perspective makes Eddy look like he's going to have a big headache soon.

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The mastermind behind ‘Cursed Images 2009’ told Bored Panda that in addition to the images they share, the thing they love most about managing the account is interacting with the followers.

“I honestly didn’t expect to get any followers, really, because I made this account for myself and to make my friends laugh. I’m really grateful I’ve built a following and a community,” they added.

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

And the sad thing is, these are by far the best-looking crocs I have ever seen, hands down.

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

Needs a shorter chain to keep the pants from hiking up the leg.

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

I hate crocs but I love spikes and chains more so while this makes me cringe I love the metal.

Charlie Farley (Dr Bob)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

..I really want to see the rest of this onsomble..I'm sure it's sensational 👌

Eric S.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You wouldn't believe me without proof: behold, the glow in the dark Croc nuts, only $9.95 for a pair of pairs! https://a.co/d/25v03lf

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

I can bloody my ankles with the foam rubber soles of a running shoe. Imagine these...

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

Finally! A chain solution to never loose your crocs again.

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

If you tried to ride my horse, she'd throw you AND stomp you.

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

Last winter I had fun wearing ice cleats/crampons on my crocs to go outside and sweep snow off the steps. I could even break up ice stomping around in 'em! Called them my "killer crocs"

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

Who says you can't? Unless of course there is someone specifically telling you that you can't, in which case I don't want to pry but maybe it's for a good reason 😁

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

Funny thing is, those are actually expensive crocs considering the price of good spikes…

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

Why the chain? Is he afraid someone’s gonna steal his shoe?

Melissa Hammond
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There seems to be some kind of cognitive dissonance in play here, I believe. It just won't go together, will it?

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

Don't want anyone stealing your custom crocks while you're wearing them? You must not look that dangerous.

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

all you have to do for self defense is donkey kick someone ( also may inflict self damage )

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

That's a whole load of crocks for sure with spikes....Wonder how long he/she get away with it until the cops confiscated them.

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

People with their wallets chained on are the least likely to have said wallet stolen - there's usually nothing in it of value.

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

Assuming there's another swivel snap on the other leg, these will be handy if the wearer decides to go wading in their socks and doesn't want to carry their shoes. They can just step out of them to walk through the surf, and the Crocs will come bumping along behind.

sharonljeffords@gmail.com
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wonder how many times they got poked in the ankle? But I am sure it seemed like a good idea at the time.

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When asked what kind of cursed images the founder themselves enjoy the most, they said that it’s basically anything car-related. “There’s so many I find that I think fit my aesthetic,” they pointed out.

(Un)fortunately, cursed images go beyond the limits of bizarre pictures on Instagram accounts. Some professionals devote their time and effort to creating something so hauntingly appealing that it can only be called cursed, whether it’s pictures, videos, or full-length movies. 

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Aperture covered the pictures of one of them—photographer Patricia Voulgaris—who was fascinated with what makes an image cursed. It also suggested that such works often have some sort of a push-pull effect that can be both disturbing and soothing at the same time.

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

"Spot the dog" or "Three of these things are not like the other"

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But if cursed images are so disturbing, why do this and similar online accounts have so many fans, you might wonder? It’s likely related to the way we are affected by disgust. Even though it is typically evoked by something far from pleasant, researchers suggest that “disgusting stimuli both capture and retain your attention more effectively than emotionally neutral stimuli do”, as reported by Scientific American.

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Psychologist Nina Strohminger pointed out to Scientific American that liking things despite considering them disgusting can be related to a human tendency known as “benign masochism”. It means that people might seek seemingly negative stimuli to enjoy “constrained risks”, for example, riding a roller coaster or eating spicy foods.

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Watching scary movies also falls into the category of things people are fearful of but enjoy nevertheless. CBS carried out a survey that revealed that nearly one-in-two Americans enjoy watching something that is very likely to send shivers down their spine.

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Lotus Flower in Space 🪷‍
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A 60 yr old grandma the size of a small child with two humans in a polar bear suit. So Russia then.

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

I’d hate to be there when that horse finally farts. You can kiss goodbye to that building, for a start.

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If you enjoy viewing somewhat disturbing or scary content online, Bored Panda has you covered; check out more lists of cursed images here, here, here, and here next.

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

My brain couldn't process what this is for a second. It's a fridge, isn't it?

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

Unfortunatly I had to witness such solutions in some poor Asian and African areas. And they were the most hygienic ones…sadly. So please: don‘t mock this creative effort to provide more hygiene. It‘s the most they can afford. You should feel lucky not having to live there.

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

Me: I just hate the stereotype about Irish people and potatoes! Also me: There's probably enough there to get me through to the weekend.

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

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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Mr.Li
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excuse me sir, do you have moment to talk about our lord and savior Cthulu?

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

Horses can walk up stairs okay but have a really hard time going back down stairs

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

There's a really sweet story behind this photo https://metalinsider.net/in-memoriam/grindcore-fan-that-happened-to-be-a-goat-passes-away

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

At installation by Doris Salcedo if I remember correctly from a previous post of this image.

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

They could have thrown some bleach in there before taking the photo… or at least flushed.

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

What Americans think the 24 hour clock, sorry, military time looks like. /j

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

This is a cosplay of Nina's chimera form from the anime Fullmetal Alchemist, isn't it? I guess it looks cursed out of context. In fact, it looks cursed even in context.

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

I bet with halloween they put a dress on and it looks like a great witch. (Maybe it doesn't even need a dress).

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

It's so that when he gets hot, he can roll the window down... Which he has done.

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

A taxidermied deer butt is called an "Assquatch". An Assquatch is a mounted deer's butt that's shaped to look like a face, much like Sasquatch. Taxidermists are known for using their creativity to turn deer butts into bizarre Sasquatch heads.

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