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Published 14:15 23 Aug 2019 GMT
Now we live in a society that has a huge social media presence, there is an added pressure to always look “Instagramable”. However, there's a renewed interest in the “ugly” photo on the subreddit PrettyGirlsUglyFaces. Scroll through some of our favorites and enjoy these hilariously ugly photos!
[post_page_title]#1 The Two Faces of Fiona[/post_page_title]
Did you know, facial contortion has actually been a sport? Called gurning competitions, since 1297 in Britain, people at the Egremont Crab Apple Fair started out making grotesque faces after eating very sour apples? This woman definitely looks like she’s eaten a whole basket of sour apples.
It seems that others on Reddit agree. Tuzdaychild wrote, “She’s a Disney villain who hasn’t been created yet.” Another user, Bex, wrote, “haha I think of a beautiful version of Ursula from The Little Mermaid when I see this!”
[post_page_title] #2 A New Take on the Duck Face [/post_page_title]
Here’s one that is a truly horrendous photo, but that also makes us laugh – hard. It’s a great example of how we are multi-faceted people capable of giving many sides of our personality if we choose to.
Reddit users found this to be quite hilarious. Reddit user Lulik said, “If you squint your eyes a little bit, you will see an adorable little duck or chicken on the second picture XD”
[post_page_title] #3 Hello Boys![/post_page_title]
So this woman was told by her mom she shouldn’t be posting such photos just in case a boy saw – such a mom thing to say. But in a middle finger to the patriarchy, this lady gives us the classic goofy face, with a beautiful double chin.
Redditors got behind this look and what it stood for, with Koalamonster writing, "If a man doesn’t love you making a goofy face with no makeup on he is not the man for you anyway."
[post_page_title] #4 Magical Glasses [/post_page_title]
Forget the pretty vs ugly faces, can we talk about the trick this woman is pulling off with her glasses. She’s able to balance them perfectly between her lips while managing to align her eyes within the glass part. How?!
Redditors were more taken by the second picture, which looks like a hangover picture. Robert Greisberg wrote, “The next morning…” While Cute_Angel said, “sleep deprivation.” Either way, we’ve probably all been there...
[post_page_title] #5 Same person photographed within the same week[/post_page_title]
It’s incredible what a little makeup and a good angle can do for a person. This woman is the same person, but clearly in two different scenarios. The photo on the right looks like any of us at 3 am during a Netflix spiral on a Friday night.
Redditors also saw that duality themselves. Robert Greisberg appropriately captioned it, “Filter vs reality.” Koalamonster gave the following insight, “It’s amazing what bad lighting and angles can do to a person."
[post_page_title]#6 Instagram vs Reality [/post_page_title]
Perhaps a photo series that shows such truth. It's definitely something we can all relate to.
Others on Reddit seemed quite impressed by her ability to hold in her chips with Edgy 3rd grader writing, “impressive.” Lucy Bell said, “What an unusual skill to have but impressive nonetheless.”
[post_page_title]#7 My Face when Someone Says Dinner is Ready[/post_page_title]
The caption says it all. We all get excited for food, and it's nice to see that we aren't alone in that. This woman is living proof of that with her two pictures.
Redditors got in on the fun as ChiveChilly posted, “The caption tho XD” and Cute_Angel simply said, “Me Hungryyy!!!” Yes, that last one we can all probably relate to.
[post_page_title]#8 Photo Taken on the Same Day[/post_page_title]
Now this picture series probably isn't the best one - many people were doubtful that it even was the same person. Personally, I have a sneaking suspicion it may be the app that ages you? But that hasn't been confirmed yet.
Users on Reddit weren’t sold on this picture either. Loads joked that it was the same day, only 15 years apart. But Redditor Michelle Line had lots to say, posting, "This is NOT the same woman in both images. Shape of the lips are totally different – and it’s not from the lipstick, either. On the left, the bottom lip is so much fuller."
[post_page_title]#9 Making the Most of Good Hair Days[/post_page_title]
Sometimes we have good hair days. When they happen you definitely need to take advantage and get your best selfie. At the same time, you also got to have a little fun.
Redditor Terri Brittingham said it best when they posted, “Pinhead’s girlfriend – Braid Face.”
[post_page_title]#10 The Face that Can Even Scare a Father[/post_page_title]
Wow. If the caption is anything to go by, then the picture is probably guaranteed to be horrendous, since we all know that it takes a lot to shake a father.
BusLady joked on the post, “Dad is wondering: Did I make that?” Something we can probably agree with, although Jo Choto argued that, “Dad should never be scared of a lovely daughter with a sense of humor.
[post_page_title]#11 He Still Managed to Put a Ring on It[/post_page_title]
You know you’ve found the one when they’re willing to marry you looking like the picture on the right. Everybody should show up like that on the first date.
All Redditors could do was laugh. Karen Jenkins posted, “Wow! Hahahahahaa!” and Jo Choto felt, “That expression is gold.”
[post_page_title]#12 Can You Spot the Improvement[/post_page_title]
There is no doubt that sometimes the second take is the better photo. But perhaps not in this case? Either way, it makes us laugh.
The eyelid thing is a little freaky though, with a lot of Redditors agreeing. Perhaps it was best put by Pavle Jankovic, who wrote, “Klingons do live among us.”
[post_page_title]#13 Her Proudest Moment[/post_page_title]
As this woman said, the pictures were her proudest moment making people wonder if she was a nutria or a human being.
Makayla Bolton seemed to agree, saying “This might be my favorite.” Jo Choto also chimed in saying, “Full on nutria.”
[post_page_title]#14 Had to Share the Embarrassing Photo[/post_page_title]
Most of us don't really ever want to share the embarrassing pictures we take, so hats off to this brave young woman. She definitely exemplifies not caring at all.
While she had said in her post that she wanted to spread the joy, Redditor Jessica Morgan commended her, stating, “You have successfully spread the joy.”
[post_page_title]#15 First Timer Showing off her Skills[/post_page_title]
There is always the first time poster that says they're a first time poster, but secretly we wonder. This woman's expressions are so funny, we have to wonder if she hasn't done this before.
Redditor Wyndmere joked with them, “Don’t add this to your resume.” And we have to agree that they may have a point – it’s a skill best left off the old resume.
[post_page_title]#16 The Monster[/post_page_title]
Simply titled by its poster, this image is very reminiscent of Ursula from The Little Mermaid.
Redditor PeachPossum picked up on the similarity as well because they commented, "Vanessa meet Ursula" on the post. But you have to admit, being able to go from Disney princess to Disney villain is quite a talent in itself.
[post_page_title]#17 Better on the Second Try[/post_page_title]
Like I've said before, usually, the second photo is the better of the two, but not this time. I think we'd all prefer the first one with the cute cat in it as well.
Redditors all seemed to pick up on the subtle witchy vibe, and one user even claimed, “The right photo looks like she belongs in the movie Hocus Pocus.”
[post_page_title]#18 Exam Season - Expectations vs Reality[/post_page_title]
We've all been there during exams where we look at ourselves in the mirror and think "holy hell." This photo seems to capture just that.
The humor seemed to be lost on the Redditors though, as many of them immediately began saying it's not the same person. Our favorite Redditor Michelle Line was quick to say, "Not the same person."
[post_page_title]#19 Nasal Acrobatics[/post_page_title]
The picture on the right probably is best summed up as what we all do when we're alone and bored.
It's also a picture that had Redditors cracking jokes about what parents would say to that, with user BusLady posting, "Her mom's warning: Don't keep doing that, or it will stay that way."
[post_page_title]#20 The Face Only a Mother Could Love...or Not[/post_page_title]
As the woman said about her mother, she said she was pretty but could pull some ugly faces. But isn't that always the case?
Jo Choto had words of encouragement for the poster, saying, "Take it as a compliment! I love when my daughter does this stuff."
[post_page_title]#21 The Nightmare Version[/post_page_title]
Now here is an example of how a bad angle can actually make someone look like the cousin of that girl from The Ring.
However, most people on Reddit were seeing Mr. Bean instead. That's quite plausible. Someone else also commented, "Someone from 'Orange is the New Black'." Also quite plausible.
[post_page_title]#22 Twinning with the Kitty[/post_page_title]
When trying to look ugly it's always a good idea to get your pet involved - they will naturally outshine you with their cuteness. The perfect example is this cute little kitty and her human.
Redditor user Miaow had this encouraging message of "Nailed it! :D" for the poster. We can't agree more.
[post_page_title]#23 Finally Getting the Courage to Show off a Skill[/post_page_title]
This woman posted her pictures and claimed that she was showing off her self-proclaimed only skill. In her defense, her skill is quite good.
Her fellow Redditor Annette Rainbow stated, “Thank God I am not the only one who takes a terrifying photo. You are a beautiful girl, but your “ugly face” made me jump. Well done.” Well done, indeed.
[post_page_title]#24 When Dad Walks in On the Ugly Moment[/post_page_title]
Nothing creates ugly photo gold like when the moment is interrupted. This woman's father caught her in the act of taking an ugly photo and we are so thankful because the results are hilarious.
“Your dad walking in is what made this photo!” Redditor Ashley Wright posted. We agree. Let your ugly pictures have more exposure.
[post_page_title]#25 Confusing the Coworkers[/post_page_title]
It's embarrassing when you get mistaken for another person. It's especially embarrassing when your picture isn't the best angle.
Redditor Chantel Atwell said, “She’s actually not that ugly in the second picture…” While birdhouse said, “She looks like Brenda Song!”
[post_page_title]#26 Teeth Whitening Gone Wrong[/post_page_title]
You have to love an ugly picture where something is obscuring the teeth, making it more embarrassing. This woman got it right.
Her fellow Redditor Susan Gardner asked, “How do these faces get so fat in the same day?” To which another Redditor Ellie Ragsdale replied, “Bad angles vs good angles.” And that is absolutely correct.
[post_page_title]#27 This Woman Highlighted the Importance of Angles[/post_page_title]
This woman knew exactly what she was doing in her post by pointing out it's all about the angles. They really do make or break a picture.
Redditor Kaisu commented on the post agreeing and saying, “Everyone has their good and bad angles, no one in the world looks good from every angle.” So true.
[post_page_title]#28 Post-Gym Picture Is Pitted Against Post-Shower Selfie[/post_page_title]
We have one question, who goes to the gym wearing a full face of makeup? Still gorgeous nonetheless, but we appreciate the realness of the post-shower "ugly" face.
A user by the name Full Name made the observation, “Post gym? I think she went there to use the big mirrors to do her makeup.”
[post_page_title]#29 The Face When You Deadlift at the Gym[/post_page_title]
The gym is the perfect place to take a gnarly-looking selfie - especially when someone else gets the shot for you while you're deadlifting weights.
Reddit was taken by the second picture. Some of the comments made were, “Beyond constipated,” “Looks like she’s lifting 500lbs,” and “That moment before a serious F word.” All appropriate captions to such scary-looking picture.
[post_page_title]#30 Saving the Best for Last[/post_page_title]
This woman simply captioned her picture as "Scronch." We're not even sure what that means, yet it somehow perfectly sums up the face on the right.
While people had their reactions, Katchen probably said it best. This Redditor wrote, “This is like the opposite of the ‘girl becomes prettier when she takes her glasses off’ movie trope.” Well pointed out, Katchen!
