Are These Pictures Real Or Fake?
- by Nick Crispino
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- in Mind Twisters
Ever heard of the Cottingley Fairies story? Considered one of the earliest forms of manipulating photos, photographers Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths would take five photos of two cousins who lived in Cottingley, England from 1917 to 1920. Wright and Griffith would make cardboard cutouts of fairies and use hatpins to prop them up in the photos.
The first photo would be seen in the 1920 Christmas edition of “The Strand Magazine.” The images would spread, the same way content goes viral today, and before you knew it, people believed in fairies. Of course, there were critics, and the two eventually confessed that they made the whole thing up. They used cardboard cutouts because it was a century ago, now imagine if they had the tools we have today.
The manipulation of an image is as easy as making pancakes these days. Anyone can do it if you just follow the instructions. Technology has become easier to grasp and anyone can take an image, edit the photo, and watch it go viral. People are also a lot smarter today and can easily spot out a fake photo, or can they? Welcome to this quiz, we hope you have a keen eye and can tell what is real from fake. Good luck.
Someone's Having A Bad Hair Day.
This is one hairy truck. We understand getting a haircut can’t be the number one priority for everyone but this truck definitely needs a trim. It’s just wrong to let your hair drag on the concert. All these people in the streets need to find some scissors pronto. The guys on top don’t seem to mind, it looks real comfy up there but let’s hope no one fell off on the way to their destination. If anything could be called the shaggy mobile, it’s definitely this vehicle.
Straight As An Arrow.
Ever set up your own train tracks as a kid? Do you remember seeing any pieces such as this? For anyone that gets on a train that has to go through here, good luck with the turns. It must be some new style of engineering that will make our trains safer. Maybe those two workers on the tracks are making more of these turns to even out the track. If fake, then whoever photoshopped this has some legit skills.
Anyone Else Hungry?
Who doesn’t love watermelon? So tasty and delicious it’s a great snack on a hot day. Do you know where watermelons originate from? The scrumptious fruit’s lineage traces back to southern Africa as well as Ancient Egypt. There are a variety of watermelons and humans have been trying cross-seed plants for a long time. Do you think this purple watermelon actually exists? If it does, purple enthusiasts would go crazy over finding some. It’s like Willie Wonka decided to get in the fruit business and made this watermelon.
Who Needs Rescuing?
You can thank director Steven Spielberg for a nationwide fear of sharks. A lot of you, if not most of you, taking this quiz weren’t around when the hit movie “Jaws” debuted in 1975. From many accounts of fans who were there, the movie would set off a fear of sharks unlike anything ever known before. Today, our world is fascinated with one of the most terrifying but beautiful creatures in the ocean. This image is pretty epic because we do know sharks have the power to jump out of the water.
A Real Life Barbie?
Sometimes you just can’t tell what’s real or fake these days. We’re not talking about just images but also body modifications as well. People love going under the knife for many reasons, and if they got the cash, they’re going to go back for some more upgrades. Whether a nose job, tattoos, or a few trips to the plastic surgeon, body modification isn’t going away anytime soon. The figure in this image could be a doll or a real person. Maybe it’s all photoshopped and nothing is genuine about it.
Where Can I Buy One?
Who wouldn’t want to take this loveable animal home? You get the better of two worlds in the animal kingdom. Your pet could not only fly but looks adorable doing it. Splicing the DNA of animals usually pops up in sci-fi tales, however, don’t think crazy scientists haven’t tried or worked on splicing these days. We’re not saying this image is evidence of a crazy bird-dog flying through the air, but you never know. We do one thing, that’s one of the cutest faces on the internet.
A Supersized Cannon, Okay.
War is terrible and a sure sign of a failed diplomatic approach. One thing about war is the massive amount of money flowing into it. When you have all this money, you start thinking about big things. The Nazis were absolutely insane, but was Adolph Hitler and the Germans crazy enough to make this huge gun? The weapon is so massive, it looks like it needs train tracks to move it. Can you even imagine walking over to that thing and hearing it go off? We can’t.
Give Me Ten More!
Shout out to all the members of the military and thank you for your service. A special shout out to this soldier who is getting a set of pushups in. Doberman Pinschers are alert, intelligent, and definitely, can take orders. Making them great guard dogs, are you really surprised to see this pup do a few pushups with his fellow brothers? It seems like he’s doing better than some of the other guys in this photo. In the name of puppy love, do you think this is real or fake?
Now That's A Thirsty Critter.
When you’re running around in the sun all day you can become very dehydrated. The solar rays just beat down on your body, giving you a nice tan or lobster look in the process. Now imagine you had fur. Would you want a nice refreshing drink after running around in the grass? This little fella has the right idea. With a firm grip, he easily can chug down one of his favorite drinks. We’re just wondering if he has any more to pass around.
Don't Look Down, You May Lose.
Sometimes you just gotta break out a sweat on one of the tallest buildings in the neighborhood. Not everybody loves tennis, but it can be fun. Just don’t end up falling off the court chasing down a ball. Who would even make a tennis court that high up? Wouldn’t the wind be a huge problem in keeping the ball steady and true? Created in the 19th century, we can’t imagine what the first tennis players would think of this court if we took a time machine and brought them to this court.
Anyone Want To Go For A Dip?
Mother Nature could be a real you know what. Tornadoes, earthquakes, and flooding are just some of the many different ways she can make a great day into a bad one. This image is allegedly taken after severe flooding hit the area. Notice the brown liquid all around the pool but what do you notice? You see a pool without a speck of dirt in it. If real, you know the owner of this pool thanked the heavens for keeping it clean.
That's A Large Family.
Are we seeing double, triple, and quadruple? This image is straight of out Michael Keaton’s 1996 film “Multiplicity.” There are so many questions we can ask about this photo. Does he have a ton of twin brothers? Did he figure out a way to make a clone of himself? How many look-alikes did he pay to pose in the shot? Don’t forget the cats, they seem not to be worried about the look-alikes in the backyard. What do you think, fake or real?
Nothing Beats Paradise.
Who doesn’t love beautiful islands? Our planet is awesome when it comes to natural settings and views. Seeing a gorgeous view of a mountain, island, or sunset can really brighten up someone’s day. If anyone had a boat and wanted to explore, this spot would be one of the places to go to. How often do you get to check out an island formation shaped this way? Or maybe the whole photo is fake and there is no such thing as a star-shaped island. You be the judge.
So This Is Where Yogi Lives.
You get invited to your estranged cousin's house for Thanksgiving and decide to go. You decide you’ll bring some delicious brownies without nuts over instead of an apple pie. The drive is long and you start to work up an appetite. You finally reach your destination and ready to chow down. You walk in and see this huge bear just hanging out. What do you do? If you run for the hills then you’re pretty normal, if you sit down and eat with this bear then you’re just like your family.
Someone Enjoys The View.
People love having their photo taken with a beautiful background around them. Beauty is objective but most could agree that the skyline of a city can be aesthetically pleasing. This guy is truly enjoying his pose. He has some nice shades on, his hair is looking 100 percent on point, and you can tell he has a swag about him. Looks like just a simple photo taken on top of a building that is overlooking a city. What do you think, real or fake?
Is The Invisible Man Going In The Penalty Box?
One of the unique things about hockey compared to the other big major sports in America is the fact that two players can duke it out in a real fight for a few minutes until the officials break it up. We know professional athletes in the MLB, NFL, and NBA wish they could have the opportunity to fight if things get out of hand like their counterparts do in hockey. Do you think someone successfully made a man’s head disappear or is there more than what meets the eye?
Thank You China.
Known as a low explosive pyrotechnic device, fireworks originates from 7th century China. They would develop the art and before you knew it, everyone wanted to get their hands on some. This image shows a beautiful shot of fireworks being set off. With red, white, and blue all over the place, maybe this was taken on Fourth of July? Regardless of the date, it would be awesome to check out this fireworks display. Do you think this beautiful showing is real or fake?
Now That's A Perfect Ten.
Ouch, this doesn’t look right at all. Gymnastics isn’t for the weak of heart. You have to commit yourself and expect to spend a lot of time training. The term comes from Ancient Greece but modern gymnastics didn’t really pick up until the end of the 19th century. This image is pretty incredible because it looks like the gymnast has a foot for a head. It’s incredible that types of maneuvers and stunts they can pull off with their bodies.
Bahhh!
Goats are cool but if you wanted one as a pet, prepare to feed it everything, and we mean everything. This photo centers in on one particular fella but the most noticeable part is the goats chilling on a tree branch. It’s pretty hilarious and if it’s real then kudos to those two goats for climbing all the way up there. The usual cast of animals that hang out on tree branches are birds, monkeys, and squirrels so this could be fake.
Somebody Had Too Much Catnip.
We all know the famous cat, Garfield, would definitely sharpen his teeth like this so he can chow down on some lasagna faster. If you have some fear of cats, then this photo definitely isn’t the one for you. Most cats are fickle and will attack if you mess around with them. Maybe the owner of this cat wanted a companion that could take a chunk of flesh out of some intruder’s leg. Cats also hate water, so no wonder this one is freaking out.
The Good Old Days.
Complaints on a job aren’t something new but imaging working on a building a century ago under these conditions? Notice anything? These guys aren’t wearing and safety gear and you know there isn’t a net to catch them if they fall. They’re so high up and have no helmet or rope, nothing, nada, zilch. All they have is each other if things turn south.
This Doesn't Look Right.
Sometimes you just got to get out of the house. You book a cruise and then next thing you know, you’re sipping on some mojitos in the Caribbean. Now imagine, you show up to the dock and you found out your cruise ship is on top of a hill? It’s like a very tall person came out of nowhere, took the ship and placed it on a beautiful hill. We’re sure everyone is asking themselves the same thing and that’s "where is the bar at?"
I Thought Humans Were A Dog's Best Friend.
Who doesn’t want to swim with the dolphins? We know this puppy does. Both the pup and dolphins seem to be having a pretty fun time flying through the air. We also know if any sharks come along those dolphins would protect the pup with all the energy they have. Arguably the smartest animals of the sea, it’s a shame we can’t be like Aquaman and communicate with them telepathically. There are so many questions that need to be answered. We’re getting off track folks, so what do you think, real or fake?
Welcome To The Apocalypse!
This photo was taken from the set of George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road.” The movie takes place in a dystopian future where the law no longer exists. It may not seem original but you have to remember, this is a remake of Miller’s original Mad Max series. The movie did really well both at the box office and awards show. Their blend of graphics and real life gave us a stunning movie the will be getting a sequel. Notice anything in this photo? Maybe a famous person.
What If I Told You. This Is Neither Real Nor Fake.
KEANU!!!!!!! Keanu Reeves has had his up and downs in the business but he truly is one of the most popular stars out there. His longevity speaks for himself, every decade it seems like he gets attached to an awesome project. From “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” to the “Matrix,” to “John Wick,” Reeves always finds a way to stay relevant. This image was taken when Reeves was eating his lunch, he looked sad, and the internet blew up, do you remember?
Why So Serious?
Looks like these ladies are at a concert of one of their favorite artists. They’re so emotionally excited, the tears and screams are flowing all over the place. This has must have been what the Beatles saw for every concert they did. I guess there are certain things in life, death, taxes, and raging teens going crazy for a musician. They had to be extremely dehydrated after this event. Luckily they have a gentleman in their presence that can get them some water if parched.
Now That's A Big Horse.
Once aviation became more accessible and popular, people with land started to get creative. From UFC crop circles to hilarious designs on a plot of land, people want to give you a message while you’re in the skies. This image is all about the visual. The horse is huge and takes up a large surface of the hill it lays on. If you’re flying through the air, look down, and see a huge horse on a hill what would you think?
Live Long And Prosper.
Yes, that is Patrick Stewart and he’s having a really good time. He’s not the only one having a good time, it seems everyone in the picture is. Stewart has been acting since the 1960s but really blew up in pop culture, especially the Sci-fi genre, when he became Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Less than a decade later, he would also be cast as Professor-X in countless X-men films. Stewart definitely seems like a lucky man in this photo and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
To Inifinty And Beyond.
Houston we have a problem. When a space shuttle is in the middle of a major intersection, it might not be a good thing. Real or not, it seems like a lot of activity is happening on the street. We guess you just really don’t know how big a space shuttle is until its smack dab in the middle of the street you take to work every day. Anyone else have a craving for some Pepsi and meal at Sizzler?
Just Do It!
From the wise words of entrepreneur, artist, and philosopher Shia LaBeouf, “Do it. Just do it!” He would get his start in the entertainment business in 1096 when Disney casted him to play Louis Stevens on “Even Stevens.” His career has had a lot of highs and lows and so has his personal life. One of the more interesting things he did was watch a marathon of his own movies in a theater. His stunt blew up on the internet and this photo is one of the outcomes of it. Real or fake?
Jedi Frog
We all know what you’re thinking when you see this image. You’re thinking, that’s what Princess Leia from “Star Wars” would look like if she had turned into a frog and her hair was made out of snails. Sadly, the actress who played Leia, Carrie Fisher, tragically passed away in 2016 but we hope she came across this picture because it’s pretty heartwarming. Regardless if it's fake or not, you can’t help but laugh or smile, especially if the force is with you.
Who Doesn't Love A Parade?
Snoopy first appeared in a 1950 comic strip called “Peanuts.” The creator, Charles M. Schultz, was inspired to create Snoopy because of his childhood pet. Today, Snoopy is one of the most recognizable cartoon dogs out there. The character is so popular, we see floats of the fella at important parades. Snoopy isn’t the only pup in the street, there is one more behind him. Regardless if the image is real or fake, it’s one of the more adorable pictures of this quiz.
When In Fear, Call Super Cow.
Imagine walking through a field and you come across this huge behemoth? What would you do? Try to tip it over or run for your life? We doubt this animal realizes how strong it is and it could easily beat up the owner if it wanted to. This animal puts gorillas, hippos, and any other incredible strong creatures to shame. If you were in trouble, would you want this super cow to save you or wait on the police? Super Cow it is.
Now That's A Big Duck.
This brings back so many memories of having a rubber ducky while taking a bath. A plastic yellow duck in water is as common as taking a photo of your food and posting it on social media. This duck is pretty big compared the ones that are sold to make your bath more entertaining. Maybe the duck is searching for his family or friends and ended up in the wrong waters. Why the duck is there doesn’t matter, what matters is how awesome and epic this image is.
Look, It's The German Popeye!
People come in all shapes and sizes but have you ever witnessed the shapes this guy has? He’s like the human version of the comic character, Hellboy, who has a huge right arm and hand. If real, this guy would need different sleeve sizes for his button-down shirts. He seems to be digging the arm so kudos for him being cool with it. Can we chalk this up to genetics or maybe someone was playing around with Photoshop. What do you think?