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Odd images that might make you wonder if anyone else saw that

It seems like there are people and objects in these photos that are a little bit out of place, and it took some photographers with very keen eyes and camera phones at the ready to bring these strange happenings to our attention.

Keep reading to see a very embarrassing shadow, a rogue Mickey Mouse, and something that you may have missed in the background of Shrek.

Caught In The Act

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Photo Credit: Paperted / Reddit

Someone was just trying to take a picture of their friend on his 21st birthday, but they ended up catching a pickpocket in the act in the background.

I really hope that the guy in the striped shirt didn’t lose his wallet.

His Head Definitely Needs to Be Clearer If He’s Doing This

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While this photo certainly demonstrates how badly he needed to clear his head as he claimed, it also demonstrates why he should probably find a better way to do that.

After all, if someone is so preoccupied that they forget which side of the road they’re on and somehow don’t notice the oncoming traffic, they’re in danger of learning the hard way that worse things can happen to their heads than brain fog.

If It Makes Them Feel Any Better, The Uploader Didn’t Notice Either

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While typos can happen from time to time no matter how careful you are, it’s hard not feel embarrassed when they’re made in such large letters. That tendency to unconsciously correct mistakes in our heads is a mean one at times.

Still, Reddit user Boss-LadyZ admitted she didn’t notice the spelling of “chemisty” at first either. Her embarrassing truth was that her 12-year-old was the one who first noticed it.

It’s Amazing What Can Happen When You Take A Picture For Granted

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It seems impossible to walk into this room and not immediately be overwhelmed by the weird faces staring back at you, but a lot can be overlooked when you’re so routinely used to seeing the picture that’s normally here.

It’s hard to notice him amid all these soul-piercing eyes, but the presence of the Elf On The Shelf at the bottom explains that this was an elaborate Christmastime prank. It’s one that manages to be funny and unnerving all at once, except for the prankster’s family, who didn’t notice it.

That’s Not A Design Everyone’s Comfortable With

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As Reddit user silverrangel explained, “I bought a bra, didn’t notice this till I checked it at home.” Although the bra must have felt good enough, she understandably felt differently knowing it featured this weird hand design.

It’s hard to know how she navigated the difference between the bra’s physical comfort and mental discomfort, but if she decides to take it back for this reason, she probably wouldn’t be the first.

Well, This Friendly Fellow Is Always Welcome

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While people taking photos together can often find that someone has wandered into the shot, sometimes that can be more of a happy accident than an annoyance.

That definitely seems to be the case with this adorable fish, who looks just as happy to be here as the sweet family it’s interrupting. They couldn’t ask for a better shot.

What’s Going On Here?

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Photo Credit: 99LS1SS / Reddit

This woman was just trying to get a nice photo of herself with her daughter.

She didn’t realize that there were some kids trying to put a baby in a cannon directly being her.

It Won’t Be Time To Worry Until He Appears Again

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When this couple took a picture together, they hadn’t noticed the presence of who they described as the “crazy guy” until later. After all, they were out at a concert and were obviously paying more attention to the experience.

While this guy was definitely making a weird face, we can only hope that he was satisfied with doing that and moved on. Otherwise, that will make for a pretty hard horror movie poster to take seriously.

That Fancy Lettering Is Working Against Them

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When someone gets creative with their fonts, it can sometimes make it surprisingly hard to recognize typos in a product like this.

At first, it may be hard to tell what I mean, as these clearly seem to say, “potions,” “spirits,” and “magic.” However, the fact that there’s no difference between the stylistic G and the stylistic C makes it clear that somebody wrote “magig” instead. Even if the skeleton started dancing, that would be a “majig.”

More People Were Taking Part Than It Seemed

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Reddit user MRxxSMITH apparently discovered a charming “old man” filter somewhere on the internet and decided to see what he and his son would look like with it applied.

Although they were certainly tickled by the results, they became even funnier once he realized that it had been applied to his wife in the family picture behind them. It’s nice that she didn’t get left out.

The Strangest Detail Is Somehow The Subtlest

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Apparently, the reason why it says “Uranus is open” next to a giant cross is that the cross was a leftover from a church that also doubled as a boarding facility for “troubled teens” and Uranus is a town with a healthy sense of humor about its name.

The church was reportedly shut down for being what we’ll diplomatically call less than helpful in its mission, so they have bigger problems than this sign’s placement. As for the dinosaur in the background, it’s unclear why it’s there but it should be understandable as to why it didn’t stand out at first.

This Isn’t As Peaceful As It Seems

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This started life as what it appears to be, which is a very nice picture of a very handsome cat. However, that furry blurring around the kitty is its own explanation for why the moment didn’t end so peacefully.

It turns out that that’s the uploader’s other cat and it was just about to attack the star of our show. It could be jealousy or it could be boredom but we’d have to speak cat to know for sure.

That’s Gotta Hurt

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It looks like this dog wasn’t so thrilled about his family jumping for joy. He wanted to pull them back down to Earth.

Maybe he was scared that they would fly away and leave him alone.

A Guacamole Bowl

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Photo Credit: Tylajay488 / Reddit

Whoever invented this guacamole bowl lost a perfectly good opportunity to call it the “Guaca-Bowlee.” Well, I guess this person never went to business school.

Or maybe they did but they just didn’t learn anything useful.

He Loves Himself

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Photo Credit: Trampolice / Reddit

Do you see the kid in the background of this photo making out with himself in a mirror that doesn’t even belong to him?

He probably thought that nobody was watching.

Right Between The Legs

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Photo Credit: StarVulpes / Reddit

Men, this is a public service announcement. If you’re picking up a kid who can kick, be very aware of where their legs are flailing.

You really don’t want to end up like this guy.

He’s Ready For His Closeup

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If you look closely at the background of this photo, you can see that there’s a guy sort of perched in the water with white mud all over his face.

He looks like he’s about to pounce on something.

Right In The Face

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This runner reached out his hand to high-five the guy at the finish line at the end of this marathon and he accidentally ended up smacking a fellow runner in the face.

It looks like she was a step ahead of him too.

She Didn’t See It Coming

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This girl was having the time of her life at a concert.

That all changed very quickly, though, as soon as this cup of water hit her square in the face.

Showing Off His Chili

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This guy was really proud of the chili that he had made, so he decided to show it off for the camera.

Unfortunately, he tilted it a little too far forward.

Flying Into The Frame

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This couple was trying to take some romantic wedding photos at their destination wedding in Hawaii when a cliff diver basically fell out of the sky and interrupted their photoshoot.

I mean, this photo is a lot more interesting now.

That’s Not How Baskets Work

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Photo Credit: Miscaaba / Reddit

This woman took the whole basket stand with her as she was shopping around the grocery store. You’re supposed to take the baskets out of that metal contraption.

There’s a sign on it and everything.

Two Proposals In One

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This couple got the prime proposal spot at Disney World right in front of Cinderella’s castle.

If you look in the background, though, it looks like there’s another future husband popping the question.

The Favorite Pet

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Reddit user distriived posted this photo online along with the caption, “This man saved our dog. You can see our cat jumping out the window.”

Well, I think it’s pretty clear which pet is the favorite pet.

Lost Keys

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This woman was out skydiving when her keys flew out of her pocket. You can see the keys on the left side of this photo.

Someone managed to capture the keys on camera, but they weren’t able to actually catch them in their hands. Now they’re lost forever.

Two Kinds Of Dogs

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There are two kinds of dogs in this world, those who sit regally and do what they’re told, and those who constantly poop in the background of photos.

Who doesn’t love a golden retriever?

What’s Up With Mickey?

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It looks like Mickey Mouse is doing something rather strange in the background of this photo.

The girl in the foreground of this photo didn’t even notice what was going on behind her.

An Unfortunate Shadow

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This guy probably thought that he was being really discreet by taking a leak behind this white tent. Unfortunately, the sun was not on his side that day.

Now, this moment is captured on camera forever.

Flipping Into Action

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There’s always one person in the family who can’t hold it together long enough to get a nice family photo.

I’m not sure what compelled the guy in the back to attempt a front flip at this exact moment.

A Shark Head

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I would say that it looks like a kid got creative with a shark toy, however, there’s no way that a kid could reach the top of this mannequin.

Something tells me that an adult was behind this.

Not Haunted At All

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This for sale sign says that the house is guaranteed not haunted, however, the house in the background begs to differ.

Don’t those windows look like they make up a spooky face?