The Worst Selfie Fails By People Who Forgot To Check The Background

By Juliet Smith 2 years ago

1. That's Kinda Awkward...

Aww My Boyfriend Is So Sweet! Sneaking In Shower Shots Of MeImage Source/ UnsetJellyWhat I wanna know is who was this girl trying to make jealous? It's clear that she was trying to get someone's attention by taking this photo, pretending that her boyfriend was trying to get a snap of her. It's a shame that the mirror didn't have her back!

2. Who's The Star Here?

Mama's Big BoyImage Source/ Bored Panda
What better way to get a picture of your workout journey than having your Mee-maw take it for you! This budding bodybuilder must've had limited options when he asked his little Mee-maw to get this snap of him and she only went and stole the limelight.

3. Eight-legged Little Friend

Spider Photo-Bombs A SelfieImage Source/ Jair Townsend
These two sisters were chillin and vibin while taking a couple of selfies. It appears that the younger sister was paying particular close attention to the black blob in the background... which turned out to be a spider! As you can see by her face, she's not amused.

4. Back to the Future

I Took A Selfie And Saw Myself 20 Years In The FutureImage Source/ Naptownfellow
You could call this one proof that time travel does exist. This gentleman decides to take a snap of himself sporting his best yellow polo, just to be showed up by the other gentleman behind him! But if you look closely, this could just be him thirty years in the future.

5. Upon Reflection...

Mirror Selfie. Look CloselyImage Source/ UNew
Lookin cute and feeling her best, this girl decided to take a cheeky lil snap of herself and her fit before heading out for the evening. Well, it wasn't until she looked back that she realised the makeup mirror did her sooo dirty. I bet she had a good laugh about it though.

6. Doin a Dump

I May See A Better Selfie Of A Man, A Baby And A Dog This Month But I Doubt ItImage Source/ vinnyty
While out in nature, this excited father decided to try and get a beautiful selfie with his younger one in his arms. Well, the sun must've blinded him when he took this, because otherwise he would've seen what was going on... the photo makes it look like the dog is taking a dump on baby's head. But which father did it best...

7. Photobomber Father

Little Girl Selfie Gets Photobombed By Bear-Like FatherImage Source/ trevortf
We all know what it's like to be photobombed by your family, especially this girl. While taking an innocent selfie with her bedroom as the background, her father decides to make an appearance, topless and hairy! What an iconic dad.

8. Out of Focus

That Moment Your Camera Focuses On A Horse's Butt Instead Of Your SelfieImage Source/ Yung_hitta
Well, it's fair to say that whoever took this photo is not a photographer. This young horse fanatic wanted a photo of himself by the stables but instead, the photographer couldn't quite get the focus to work properly, so the young guy is out of focus while the horse's butt is at the forefront. Horse got cake tho.

9. This Traffic Ugh

This Traffic UghImage Source/ Bored Panda
Firstly, do not try this at home, both hands on the wheel always... yes that means you. Secondly, this girl gave the ultimate fail when she uploaded this snap to Instagram. While complaining about all the traffic she's stuck in, this pouter didn't realise that her glasses were revealing all. Oops.

10. One Day...

One Wrong Move And It's Mine...Image Source/ reddit.com
This pup is giving the ultimate death stare. While this unbeknownst owner takes a selfie with her delicious ice cream, the doggo in the back stares longingly on, hoping that one day soon he might be able to enjoy these luxuries in life. For goodness sake, just buy him one!

11. Always Watching

When You See ItImage Source/ Bored Panda
For this poor girl's sake, I hope this one was a joke. While taking a cute lil snap of herself in the bathroom mirror, this girl's (and everyone's) worst nightmare came true. Looking back she can see that there's someone behind the curtain... watching. Always keep your curtains open!

12. It Takes a Minute

I Had This On My Refrigerator For 6 Years Before I Noticed ItImage Source/ reddit.com
Okay so this one takes a while to see. Apparently, this adoring couple had the photo on their fridge for 6 years before they finally clocked onto the uninvited guest. I bet they were very startled to see it when they paid particular close attention to the photo.

13. Mother Knows Best

Sneaky SelfieImage Source/ Bored Panda
While trying on clothes at a store, this young girl was feeling herself in this dress. Well, she might've been the only one. What looks like her mother peers in through the crack in the door, giving her daughter a disapproving look on her fashion choices.

14. Mom, Who's That Scary Lady?

All Dressed Up For A Ke$ha Themed Birthday Party And I Couldn't Resist A Car SelfieImage Source/ ronisneat
Well, it seems this man was really feeling himself when he dressed as Ke$ha for this party and I think it's fair to say he rocked the look. Well, not everyone agrees. By the looks on the little girl's face, she's slightly frightened by the man in the wig!

15. Dark Lord Sunbathes

I Know Voldemort Is In The BackgroundImage Source/ ukarm
We can all agree that going out for a picnic in the height of the Summer holidays is the best way to spend your time in the Sun. And that goes for everyone! These two girls were not expecting to catch an image of the Dark Lord, Voldemort, on his day off, soaking up the Sun.

16. Awkwardly Looking

Mirror ReflectionImage Source/ Found_my_username
All she wanted to do was try on some nice glasses in the store, but she got more than she bargained for! When her friend took a photo of her, they realised afterwards that there was a creepy man stood right behind her, staring at her backside! If only she'd known.

17. Sleeping Beauty

Bae Caught Me Slippin'Image Source/ CupcakeZombieAssassin
Have you ever been so tired and full of chips that you enter into a chip-induced coma on the sofa? No? Neither has this girl by the looks of it. She obviously wanted to look as though she had some company with her... unfortunately the mirror had other plans.

18. What That Dog Doin?

Went To Take A Selfie With The Dogs And...Image Source/ momo_mauck
I don't think we can entirely say that this was an accident. It looks to me as if this girl new exactly what she was doing by taking a selfie with these two lovebirds. She should be ashamed of catching them in an intimate act like this, how embarrassing!

19. Just Divorce Her...

My Friend Climbed A Mountain And Took A Selfie, Was Photo Bombed By Girlfriend Taking SelfieImage Source/ gunboypaul
What's the first thing you want to do after a big climb? Obviously take a proud selfie with your gorgeous doggo like this man did. Well, his girlfriend had other ideas. There she goes, photobombing this great selfie with a poorly taken one of herself.

20. Who Stole The Limelight?

That Mirror ReflectionImage Source/ Bored Panda
Although this was a selfie fail on the photographer's part, I think we know full well that her brother intended to be in this pic. After all, they both look so entertaining that we can't quite decide who steals the limelight?! Her eyebrows, or his nipples?

21. There's a Moose Loose Aboot This Hoose

A Rat Among The Clutter?Image Source/ og_pocahontas
I think it's fair to say that it took this woman a looooong time to decide what she was going to wear this night. Well, I'm glad she finally did in the end. And if you look a little closer, she actually made a little obstacle course for her mouse friend in the back.

22. Who Are You Kidding?

Hate It When My Girlfriend Takes Pictures Of Me SleepingImage Source/ Madagoscar
Just like our other relationship cons, we've got another one here. This guy obviously thought more outside of the box for this one, and put his feet into action. What is it with these guys wanting to look like they've got company? I hope he didn't post this!

23. Got The Munchies...

Sexy Selfie Gone WrongImage Source/ Bored Panda
Girl in the dress was 100% feeling herself here, but it's a shame she didn't put the same energy into cleaning her room. Despite the mess, I think it's her friend in the background that's the real star of this show. Who doesn't love munching a corn dog?!

24. Wait a Minute...

Selfie Background FailImage Source/ Bored Panda
Even after looking that this for a few minutes, I still can't see what this guy was trying to achieve... Was he trying to just aim the gun at the camera, or make it look as though he's being held at gunpoint? Either way, he looks kinda dumb in the process.

25. Save The Damn Child

Bae Caught Me Slippin'Image Source/ Bored Panda
First of all, those pink shorts are NOT the look. Second of all, your damn kid is struggling for their life back there but it seems that you got more pressing matters going on, hm? I hope that this was the only selfie taken, and that the child is okay.

26. Well, That's Unfortunate...

Selfie FailImage Source/ Bored Panda
What is it with a bathroom selfie? It's all anyone seems to take these days, and they almost always end up in background selfie fails! Take this one for example, I'm pretty sure that the girl in the back did not wanna be caught doing her business in this.

27. Thirst Trap

Must Concentrate On My PoseImage Source/ Bored Panda
While mummy takes some thirst trap photos in the mirror, the kid is just thirsty full stop. No but seriously, why not get your kid a glass of water before taking a selfie. Then again, kids will be kids! I bet they say the bathroom water tastes better...

28. Working Out, Yeah?

Selfie Background FailImage Source/ Bored Panda
We all know the feeling. You've been working out and getting yourself all toned and fit, and all you wanna do is take a cheeky snap of yourself in the mirror. Well, by all means do as you please, but just make sure to pick your dog mess up behind you!

29. Like Mother, Like Daughter

Make Mommy Look Sexy, SweetieImage Source/ Bored Panda
"Mum, I've got this bomb ass idea for a pic, please can you shoot me in the bathroom?" I wonder if that's how this convo went down? While trying to take a seductive picture of her daughter in her new outfit, the mom accidentally catches herself looking swag in the mirror.

30. Inspector Cat

My Friend Got His Tux In And Sent Me A Pic. I Had To Bring It To His Attention What Was Going On In The BackgroundImage Source/ colski08
Either this cat is doing it's cleaning rounds of the apartment, or it's just really well toilet trained, who knows. While this guy takes a swagger pic of himself in the mirror, dressed to the nines, the cat seems preoccupied with something in that toilet... glad we can't see that.

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