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We’re all very mindful of aesthetics, whether we’re consciously aware of it or not. On an instinctive level, we deeply enjoy looking at beautiful things. It’s not only that, though. We want that which is beautiful. Lance Hosey writes in The New York Times: “Brain scan studies reveal that the sight of an attractive product can trigger the part of the motor cerebellum that governs hand movement. Instinctively, we reach out for attractive things; beauty literally moves us.”

However, there is a parallel narrative running alongside this. To put it bluntly—we’re also fascinated by that which is ugly and bizarre. Truly horrendous art, horrible designs, and unaesthetic projects can capture our imagination like nothing else. Whether these things are so unaesthetic they loop back around and become aesthetic becomes a moot question when you’re stuck there, looking deep into the abyss, wondering whether to run away or share the image with your friends.

Luckily, we’re not the only ones who have a fascination with the (un)aesthetic side of the internet. The ‘Things that are not aesthetic’ Facebook page with nearly 3.5 million followers is a celebration of everything that makes us uncomfortable (yet keeps our eyes glued to the screen). Check out some of the most intriguing, weird, and unaesthetic posts featured on the online group, which is part of the Dank Channel project, upvote the ones that you particularly enjoyed hating, and go join them if it’s something that’s right up your alley.

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    The Dank Channel project was created by Levi Cameron Grenko back in 2013. The social media manager has very ambitious goals, including to "make a difference on the world as a whole" through memes.

    This isn’t the first time that Bored Panda has written about crimes against good design and aesthetics. Ugliness and weirdness are both pretty popular, it seems. And they’ve got some things in common.

    Recently, I spoke with Swiss design aficionados Jonas Nyffenegger and Sébastien Mathys about their ‘Ugly Design’ project over on Instagram. Ugliness, especially how it clashes with picture-perfect social media feeds, is a fascination of theirs.

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    Do Not Eat

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    "As our love for ugliness keeps growing, the line between ugly and beauty is getting a bit blurred," the guys behind the ‘Ugly Design’ page told me during an earlier interview. "It appears more and more of our followers have completely lost their taste. That’s a good thing. It means they’ll have to find it again. It will most likely be forever changed."

    Jonas and Sébastien told me that part of the appeal of badly designed objects is that they create a stark contrast to what you can usually find while scrolling down in your Instagram feed.

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    “When seeing an ugly design rather than perfect aesthetics (as defined in the 21st century)—scrollers takes notice. Also, @Uglydesign never gets predictable—that is key to maintain and grow followers in our opinion,” the pair noted that we should avoid predictability and conventions if we want to get noticed in a space where ‘perfection’ is, more often than not, the norm.

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    I Appreciate How Well Done This Is, But It Gives Me Severe Anxiety

    I Appreciate How Well Done This Is, But It Gives Me Severe Anxiety

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    “We find it crazy that this theme can still surprise us and make us laugh so much after having dug into it for so long,” they said. “We are posting various topics under the theme of ugly design, from maximalism to design fails, covering everything from luxurious furniture, jewelry, fashion, nail art, architecture, to upcycling… And except for some designs fail, we believe it is an incredible source of inspiration and joy.”

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    It should be clear by now that unaesthetic things and designs are just as important as aesthetic ones, as far as inspiration and social commentary both go. However, which ones grab our attention the hardest is still up for grabs. 

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    Found This Cool Dress On Clearance

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    Aesthetic Shadow

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    Jfc That’s Horrifying

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    This Would Work Better Than Giving Me Flowers

    This Would Work Better Than Giving Me Flowers

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    The Surgery Went Perfectly

    The Surgery Went Perfectly

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    But When Are You Hiring?

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    Oh, Sweet Jesus

    Oh, Sweet Jesus

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    “I Don’t Need To Trace It...i Know How Big Letters Should Be.”-John Mulaney

    “I Don’t Need To Trace It...i Know How Big Letters Should Be.”-John Mulaney

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    Going Into Trendy Restaurants Like

    Going Into Trendy Restaurants Like

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    My Dog When I'm Changing The Sheets On My Bed And She Refuses To Move

    My Dog When I'm Changing The Sheets On My Bed And She Refuses To Move

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    Bow Hunting With Style

    Bow Hunting With Style

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    I’m Intrigued

    I’m Intrigued

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    It's A Tiny Stage For A Mouse Comedian

    It's A Tiny Stage For A Mouse Comedian

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    That Is Not Aesthetic

    That Is Not Aesthetic

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    Idk What’s More Embarrassing: Owning These, Or Getting Your Ass Whooped By Someone Wearing These

    Idk What’s More Embarrassing: Owning These, Or Getting Your Ass Whooped By Someone Wearing These

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    Apartment Balcony, But Inside

    Apartment Balcony, But Inside

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    Slice Out Negativity, It’s A Lifestyle

    Slice Out Negativity, It’s A Lifestyle

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    Thomas Has Never Seen Such Jerry Rigging

    Thomas Has Never Seen Such Jerry Rigging

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    When The Birthmark Is Part Of The Tattoo

    When The Birthmark Is Part Of The Tattoo

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    Do I Have To Wear Anything Under It? ( O Y O )

    Do I Have To Wear Anything Under It? ( O Y O )

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    Just Yeehaw It

    Just Yeehaw It

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    Literal Hell

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    Thanks, I Hate It

    Thanks, I Hate It

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    Poopin With The Homies

    Poopin With The Homies

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    This Is A Mood

    This Is A Mood

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    Tbh This Would Be Amazing On A Hot Day

    Tbh This Would Be Amazing On A Hot Day

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    Got Them LED Installed

    Got Them LED Installed

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    The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Plants

    The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Plants

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    Seeing This All I Can Think Of Is That Video Series Where Goofy Says "Where's My Money!!!"

    Seeing This All I Can Think Of Is That Video Series Where Goofy Says "Where's My Money!!!"

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    Maybe They Have Ocd And Have Literally Clocked What The Average Time They’re Open On Any Given Day

    Maybe They Have Ocd And Have Literally Clocked What The Average Time They’re Open On Any Given Day

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    Never Paint Your Nails Again With These Bad Boys.

    Never Paint Your Nails Again With These Bad Boys.

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    Anti Baby Cage

    Anti Baby Cage

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    Forbidden Sandwich

    Forbidden Sandwich

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    Eating An Apple To Start My Day

    Eating An Apple To Start My Day

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    This Staircase

    This Staircase

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    Holding 2020 Together

    Holding 2020 Together

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    Get Me That Ceiling. Sir Sir! Get Me That Ceiling!

    Get Me That Ceiling. Sir Sir! Get Me That Ceiling!

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    This Is The Last Damn Time I Order From Wish. Genuine AirPods My Ass

    This Is The Last Damn Time I Order From Wish. Genuine AirPods My Ass

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    A Grown Man? This Is How My 4 Year Old Puts Things Away

    A Grown Man? This Is How My 4 Year Old Puts Things Away

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    The Toppings Were Scared Away

    The Toppings Were Scared Away

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    Looks Like A Future Crime Scene

    Looks Like A Future Crime Scene

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    A Nice Ice Cream To End My Day

    A Nice Ice Cream To End My Day

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    What Country Is This?

    What Country Is This?

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    Enjoying Some Kit-Kat’s After A Long Day

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    Love This Midwest Weather

    Love This Midwest Weather

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    Sequin Nicolas Cage Pillow Case

    Sequin Nicolas Cage Pillow Case

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    Super Mario World: Nintendo 1990

    Super Mario World: Nintendo 1990

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    Hot Girl Summer

    Hot Girl Summer

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    As A Fomer Smoker, Just Looking At This Gives Me Heart Palpitations

    As A Fomer Smoker, Just Looking At This Gives Me Heart Palpitations

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    The Chad Victorian Gaming Chair

    The Chad Victorian Gaming Chair

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    I Am Confused

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    Dang One Second Off

    Dang One Second Off

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    Imagine It Being Pitch Ass Dark, Half Asleep, And Walking To The Bathroom

    Imagine It Being Pitch Ass Dark, Half Asleep, And Walking To The Bathroom

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    Morgan And Morgan, For The Tiny Mouth

    Morgan And Morgan, For The Tiny Mouth

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    Please Slow Down And Stop Thank You Very Much

    Please Slow Down And Stop Thank You Very Much

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    40oz Tomahawk Steak With American Cheese Slices

    40oz Tomahawk Steak With American Cheese Slices

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    This Is Peak Relationship Goals

    This Is Peak Relationship Goals

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    This Is Peak Relationship Goals

    This Is Peak Relationship Goals

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    Doing A Little Meal Prep For The Week

    Doing A Little Meal Prep For The Week

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    Zillow: “Cozy Two Story House For Sale. $350,000.” The House:

    Zillow: “Cozy Two Story House For Sale. $350,000.” The House:

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    Hello My Name Is

    Hello My Name Is

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    They Were Asking $10

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    Homie Mmmmmm

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    For Those Cold Nights

    For Those Cold Nights

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    Science Has Gone Too Far This Time

    Science Has Gone Too Far This Time

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    Grow A Boyfriend

    Grow A Boyfriend

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    Chernobyl Variety?

    Chernobyl Variety?

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    Hats You Can Smell

    Hats You Can Smell

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    Potluck At Work Gonna Be Fire

    Potluck At Work Gonna Be Fire

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    I’ve Had It Up To Here With My Meat Shrinking

    I’ve Had It Up To Here With My Meat Shrinking

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    What The Hell Is This?

    What The Hell Is This?

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    The Junk Yard

    The Junk Yard

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    Ngl I’d Try It

    Ngl I’d Try It

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    This Looks Like It Took Brains To Make

    This Looks Like It Took Brains To Make

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    Quality Home Cookin’

    Quality Home Cookin’

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    Idk How This Feels I Live In Oregon

    Idk How This Feels I Live In Oregon

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    Ravioli Holder For Those Long Trips

    Ravioli Holder For Those Long Trips

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    Mmm Portable Hotdog Maker

    Mmm Portable Hotdog Maker

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