In a world where social media reigns supreme, and filters are the norm, the quest for the perfect selfie has reached epic proportions. We’ve all heard about the wonders of Photoshop and Facetune, those magical apps that can transform an ordinary photo into a masterpiece.
But what happens when reality becomes so distorted that even the most discerning eye can’t tell fact from fiction? Enter Instagramreality, a community of internet sleuths dedicated to exposing the truth behind the carefully curated images we see online.
From impossibly tiny waists to flawless skin and picture-perfect backgrounds, nothing is off-limits in their quest to uncover the secrets of digital manipulation. Sure, it’s easy to get caught up in the allure of those flawless Instagram feeds, but let’s not forget that behind every perfectly posed photo lies a carefully constructed facade.
What we see online is often far from reality, and it’s important to remember that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and imperfections. Thanks to the vigilant moderators of Instagramreality, we can now see beyond the smoke and mirrors of social media and embrace our true selves.
So, the next time you find yourself comparing your own reflection to those flawless faces on your feed, take a moment to remember that perfection is nothing more than an illusion. After all, who needs filters when you’ve got personality?
1. "The Original Has Finally Seen The Light Of Day"
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2. "Photoshop Cloud Associates."
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3. "No way"
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4. "Gee, Lindsey Lohan, what a tricky set of stairs you have."
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5. “She looked perfectly fine in the before image sheesh”
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6. "Bey’s bendy wine glass by her knee."
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7. "Natural look."
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8. “Don’t believe what you see on Instagram folks”
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9. "Oh man, some architect is about to get sued."
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10. “When you carry your personal cloud everywhere you go”
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11. "Shrunken Head"
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12. "Blury beautiful "
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13. "The Mirror Always Seems To Expose These People "
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14. "Clothing promo."
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15. Ups..
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16. "So Hot, The Car Melted"
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17. "Please, change the palette!"
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18. "She’s 50 Years Old And Photoshops Herself To Look Like She’s In Her Late 20s. Women, There Is Nothing Wrong With Looking Your Age. You’re Not Expected To Look Like A 20-Year-Old Forever"
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19. “Kylie’s version (left) vs. the original”
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20. "Miranda Kerr doesn’t seem to think she is thin enough."
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21. “100% white Swedish influencer (blackfishing)”
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22. "Is that a part of Rihanna’s costume or a second thumb?"
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23. "Lady Gaga using the force to bend that mirror."
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24. "They really do always forget the shadows."
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25. "Can‘t Believe How She Thinks That’s Acceptable"
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26. "Busted!"
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27. "Beautified."
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28. "Can you imagine caring enough about the shape of your belly button to use multiple fake belly-buttons in a photoshoot?"
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29. "Skin? Never Heard Of It."
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30. “The razor burn is real”
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31. "Oh no Lindsey, what are you doing."
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32. "No armpits, another unachievable beauty standard for women"
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33. "I Didn’t Know There Was A Wax Statue In Milan"
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34. “Con photos do not lie.”
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35. “Teeth brighter than my future”
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36. "Angles Change People"
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37. "Found On A Thinspo Account. Send Help."
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38. "Online vs. at photo-op."
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39. "Traveling with his personal fence."
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40. "Bubble butt"
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41. "Wow no word."
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42. "Same day."
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43. "Same jeans. Different results.”
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44. "And oh boy, the (Tiger) King of fake…"
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45. “No Filter” But Instagram Says Otherwise At The Top"
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46. “Instagram vs. real life”
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47. "And to think she’s so beautiful without the Facetune."
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48. “Uncanny Valley”
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49. “Same day comparison”
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50. “He Forgot To Photoshop The iPhone Box’s Shadow”
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51. "Posted vs. tagged."
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52. “The power of makeup and filters”
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53. "Beyoncé was botching some gap work again."
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54. "No belly button, no problem!"
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55. “Instagram “model” steals photo of Queen and photoshops herself in”
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56. "Two bellybuttons."
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57. "I Thought People Had More Sense Than To Believe This Is Real, But She Popped Up On My Feed Because Friends Of Mine Shared Images Like This As “Goals”
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58. "I Literally Have No Words…"
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59. "Not Even Craters Are Safe From Mad Filtering"
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60. “Photo on left is from when she first joined Instagram. The photo on right is recent and after influencer fame. Might as well be a different person.”
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61. “He has so much power that he can even melt glass”
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So, what's the takeaway from all of this? Well, it's time to ditch the filters and embrace the beauty of imperfection. Let's stop striving for an unattainable standard of perfection and start celebrating authenticity instead.
After all, life is too short to waste trying to live up to someone else's idea of beauty. So here's to being real, flaws and all.
As they say, you're not a photocopy but an original. So own it, flaunt it, and let your true self shine through. After all, nothing is more beautiful than being confident and unapologetically you.