The Ultimate Cringeworthy Selfie Fails — a gallery that unveils the hilarious and often awkward side of the selfie phenomenon. In an era dominated by social media and self-expression, the pursuit of the perfect self-portrait sometimes takes unexpected and comically cringe-inducing turns. This curated collection showcases moments when the pursuit of the ideal selfie goes awry, resulting in laugh-out-loud mishaps and unintentional comedy. From peculiar poses to unexpected photobombs, each image in this gallery serves as a testament to the unpredictable nature of capturing one's self in the age of smartphones and self-documentation.
Feelin' Myself
Regardless of whether this was intended or not, it is still extremely funny.
This is pretty much how we all feel when looking into a beauty mirror. There's nothing cute about it!
Roaming Rat
Despite her beautiful dress and well-put-together appearance, this girl's room doesn't reflect her good taste.
In the midst of the disgusting mess, someone spotted a rat. I'm not sure if this is a pet rat, but something tells me that it isn't. Moral of the story is to clean your room.
Future Me
He took a selfie and saw himself 20 years in the future.
During an event for his kids, this guy noticed that his literal twin from the future was also there. It's funny that they're wearing the same bright yellow polo, but they look exactly alike!
Reflections...
People can be betrayed by mirrors. They can also be exposed.
This guy had no idea that he would be caught checking out her rear end by this oddly placed mirror. That's just how Karma works out!
Really Dad
There will always be those embarrassing fathers in the world.
The majority of us grew up without a dad who walked around in his underwear. Unfortunately, there are a few people who did not have such a privilege and have photos like this. Is this an accident or a cruel joke?
Is that Voldemort?
Voldemort? Is that you? Looks like it to me.
The girls had no idea that pure evil was sitting behind them at the event. The fact that they caught him in the background of their photo was simply dumb luck.
Three People, One Selfie
Took you a second to spot the third person, didn't it?
Three people are in the photo. The selfie-taker, the manic wall hugger, and the slug that's laying on the floor. That is exactly what having roommates is like.
Awkward
An awkward moment when a mom beats her child with her sandal as you're trying to take a selfie.
Children are experts at pushing their parents' buttons. This girl took a selfie at the exact moment this little boy pushed the button to set his mom off. There is evil in children.
Grandma Favor
Sometimes you have to call in backup to flex your muscles while holding a camera.
Here's where Grandmom comes in. Sadly, she did not realize that she was also in the background of this picture. She's proud of him, and that's all that matters.
Urine Trouble
One of the few places where you are truly alone is in the bathroom.
It's usually a good place for a photo op without any judgement. The main takeaway from this is to be aware of what's in your selfie's background.
Dog Sick
You will only attract dogs by taking selfies like these.
The dog is just trying to do his job. He didn't mean to be in the background, he's just trying to sell products for his pyramid scheme business.
Lonely Fail
I would like to commend this girl for her efforts.
After throwing some chips on her shirt, she laid down and pretended to sleep before taking a picture. She posted it as "bae caught me sleeping!" Yes, it's as sad as you think.
5th Wheel
These girls captured the moment when one of their mothers came home from a long day of work.
Being a parent to a teenager can be a challenge at times. From the expression on her face, you can tell that she was at the end of her rope.
Spider Bomb
The spiders have taken over the house, burn it all.
They had no idea what was crawling next to them until they took a selfie. Could selfies really save lives?
Brrrrrrrr!
The kitchen must be freezing. Central heat probably needs fixing.
Now it's apparent why all the boys want to hang out at Stacy's house. Stacy's mom has got it goin' on.
Help A Girl Out
It wasn't possible to see the entire outfit in the mirror, so this woman asked for help.
Luckily, her kid managed to get the right angle for a fire shot. Taking care of your mom is nothing to be ashamed of! Parenting at it's finest.
BEAR-like Father
What a confident group. No, not that girl. Background man.
Despite looking a little hairy and being out of shape, they are very confident in their abilities. Hopefully he knows the girl who took the selfie, otherwise things could get scary.
Pick-A-Boo
Here's where that Michael Jackson song comes in...
She took a nice picture of herself in her bathroom to show everyone, including the guy in the shower. Obviously, this was just a funny joke between two friends, but it was creepy nonetheless!
No Pictures
Camels seem to be relatively peaceful animals. A large, but gentle beast.
It was clear as day that this camel was not interested in being in the picture. These scars will hopefully teach this person not to take pictures with wild animals.
Not Okay
This is not acceptable. The only good thing about this is that these girls caught the perp in the act.
I hope they confronted him or the girl he was photographing. This dude deserves a lenghty jail sentence.
Gimme That
She thought it would be cute to take a selfie with her ice cream.
McDonald's ice cream machine working is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We hope she shared, that pup deserves it.
Crack Kills
The moment you realize the person behind you completely copied your outfit.
Plumbers crack is fashionable now. Women can go near naked and not have anything said to them, but men can't show a little crack without getting stared at?
Autofocus
Who’s the star in the photo? Is this a deliberate act?
No one knows. We do know that either way has the same effect. With a horse's "you know what" in the background, he snapped a selfie.
Sorry, Friend
She just did herself a disservice.
In an attempt to take a cute picture of herself, she ended up taking one of her friend eating a corndog and sitting at the computer. Is there a real winner here?
Hardcore Gangsta
This is much more embarrassing for him than for his girlfriend.
She is carrying his child, taking his scrubby pictures, and smiling the whole time! He's trying to be cool like he did everything himself.
Generation Gap
There's no doubt that this older gentleman is flabbergasted.
Youth have no boundaries when it comes to their freedom. There's a time and place for selfies. Public restrooms are not it, you're making people feel uncomfortable.
What Is She Doing?
Gagging on something, I guess? Here's another mom who's not happy
One more teenage daughter, one more disappointed mother. Her face tells you that she doesn't like what she's seeing.
Aussie Cops
When you take a selfie with Australian cops.
Cops have had enough of your horseplay, and they aren't afraid to let you know it. It may all be in good fun, though. The world would be a better place if all of us got along like this.
Drowning
Your child is drowning behind you.
She's trying to capture a cute selfie, but her kid in the background seems to need some help.
Dad Life
Looks like the dog isn't the only one in the picture going #2.
Why else would the dad make a face like that? Hold my diaper, I'm going in!
Tighty Whities
Has anyone seen my tighty whities?
Let's stop pretending that we don't all have "granny pants" and move on. Although most of us wouldn't want them to be in the background of a hair selfie.
Power Push
That's one heck of a "power pusher" she's got going on.
That's why people should close the bathroom door. I don't even know where to begin diagnosing this picture because there is so much going on. I'll let you be the judge.
Fake Bae
Mirrors. Ruining liars pictures since forever.
"Aww my boyfriend is so sweet! Sneaking in shower shots of me hehe." There is a mirror in the background that suggests otherwise.
Duck Face
A normal selfie turned horribly wrong for this girl.
These dudes pulled up next to her and ruined everything. It seems that traffic is another place where you shouldn't take selfies.
Double Trouble
When you reach the top of the mountain together but take independent selfies.
It's funny how he managed to capture both selfies at the same time. The dog seems uninterested to say the least. He's ready to go home.
Failed Attempt
This is the worst attempt at looking sexy I've ever seen.
Despite the girl's beauty and the toilet's price tag, it makes for an unusual selfie. Couldn't find anything else to hold besides toilet paper?
Looks Legit
Haters will say it's photoshopped.
Well, if nothing else, he's practicing his Photoshop skills since he probably doesn't own that body.
Butt Bomb
One of the best photobombs in the history of photobombs.
"Look at it. Would you look at it!" When you're a proud butt owner it's only right to show it off. For this dog, it's at the girls expense.
Kat-Kong
Human, release my genitals now!
The kid isn't qualified to take a selfie, especially with a cat. Look at how uncomfortable that cat looks.
Face of Concern
Dad is dressed up as Kesha, if you're wondering about the costume.
There's lengths dads go for their children that sometimes go too far. We applaud the effort, but this little girl does not approve.
Hardcore
But his phone won't let him.
I'm pretty proud of this guy for not showing any shame after taking a picture with a Helly Kitty camera. Jorge is his name, and he's a hardcore stud.
"Pro" Fitness Trainer
This fitness trainer shared this picture for a brand deal for something that helped tone her abs.
Apparently, she doesn't care much about her health because she left her dog's poo on the indoor potty mat! In no way would I trust her advice.
Creative
"No, go away bae"
He used his feet and an iPad this time, which is pretty impressive. It would have been great if the mirror didn't sabotage this fire picture.
Privacy?
Their friend sitting on the toilet quickly does his best to hide his modesty.
Trying to get the perfect selfie, these girls didn't realize their friend had the bathroom door wide open! I bet they love this photo even more now that it embarrasses their friend.
Prom Swag
The only thing he wanted to do was show off his prom swag.
In the end, he managed to get a decent picture in a poorly lit bathroom with his cat drinking out of the toilet. You can't win them all. At least his dad isn't half-naked somewhere in the background.
Locker Room Fail
They were celebrating a well-earned victory with a selfie.
To get everyone in the picture, they even used a selfie stick! Everyone got in the shot, including the guy who was just trying to take a shower. Clearly, they didn't think this group photo through.
Gross
There's something purposeful about this photo.
There are a few things about that placement that seem a bit odd to me. I wouldn't trust anyone with a huge mirror behind me!
Surgery
He gave his phone to the nurse before going into surgery to have his finger partially amputated.
He woke up to this gem. I'm not up to date on my surgery room rules and regulations but I'd like to guess this is frowned upon.
My Close Up
He said he left his phone in the grass while cleaning up the yard.
Later that day, he found this while scrolling through his photos. Selfies are even popular with puppies!
Headache
A beautiful, sunny day made for a great baseball game.
She just wanted to take a picture at the field. This is sadly the reality for many people who don't pay attention during the game. You don't want to get hit in the head by a baseball.
Tough Mug
The guy was obviously going for a tough-guy selfie.
The stone-cold face, mullet, and bandana add to the mood of the photo. That background definitely ruins the mood of the selfie.
Saving Lives
These two paramedics spent the evening with the guy in the bed.
He was found passed out on the street after a night of partying. Before taking this legendary selfie, they helped him sober up and tucked him into bed.
I'm Tired
Knock if off sis, I'm done taking selfies today.
Her little sister was ready for a nap after a long day at the pool. A selfie like this was definitely not in her plans! Leave the girl alone.
Looks Normal, Right?
And it is a normal photo! This photo was taken with a stolen phone by one of these guys.
The iCloud was still connected to it, so it ended up on the phone's owner's computer. They were busted, yes.
Starting Early
Son, I'll let you stay up late tonight but you have to do me a favor first.
He managed to take a pretty decent picture of his parents. He got them in the frame and everything! He might become a world-famous photographer one day.
Pool Day
The girl was visiting her grandparents in Florida and was flexing her "sick" vacation online.
At the elderly living community, she planned to take advantage of the free pool. For some reason, we're not jealous.
It's My Turn
She must have taken too long in the bathroom.
Her brother tried to intimidate her into leaving because he was tired of it. The reflection behind her duly noted his efforts!
Unlucky
This seems like a pretty smart idea at first glance.
With the help of that mirror, she took a selfie while showing off her favorite jersey. In retrospect, it wasn't such a good idea. Her favorite soccer player spells something backwards that shouldn't...
Forever Alone
My girlfriend is always trying to sneak pics of me.
No way! That's my girlfriend too! I wonder who else she is cheating on me with! You're a pretty good actor dude.
When You See It
Their affection for each other is evident in this not-so-flattering photo.
Then you see the person sneaking a peek between their crooks. The way they're just hiding like that is almost scary.
Grandma's For Dinner!
The male curse of only walking around in your underwear never ends.
Even Grandpa fell victim to it. To be fair, he probably couldn't see that he was in the reflection!
No Privacy
The dogs and I took a selfie and...
Give them space! It's a beautiful moment, have you no couth? Some people need to learn boundaries too.
Can't Fix Stupid
You can't fix stupid, but you can laugh at it.
Tell me you shouldn't own a gun without telling me you shouldn't own a gun. Here's a candidate for a Darwin award.
Gummy Worm
Dollar General really does sell everything.
I know your first thought went there, but no, it's just a giant gummy worm. I had a caption until the lady in the background nailed it for me.
Thanks For Sharing
Check your background before you post that selfie.
She knows exactly what she's doing. That smirk says it all!
Panic Attack
This is the moment when the guy realizes that his girlfriend has caught the bouquet.
Her joy is contagious, but he appears to be in the midst of a panic attack.
Bowled Over
I think he should have flushed the toilet before taking this picture.
Weren't you taught any manners? The unflushed toilet and now sneakers on the counter? Get it together.
I Told You What?
Mom disapproves of her daughter's selfies.
Especially when she hikes up her dress just so. She probably had her phone confiscated seconds later.
Initiation
It's all about the story here. At the club, this guy lost his phone.
When he found it, it had a picture of a woman drinking through a straw. You'll have to figure that one out.
Cannon Loaded
It is not the picture taker's fault what is happening in the background.
Once you see it, you can't stop staring. That's a person, perhaps a child, being shoved into a cannon.
Reviews
You should always take good pictures before leaving an Amazon review.
The dude in the background is half-dressed. In addition, his nude art is on display.
Why?
It's a urinal, not a place to stand.
This happened for no good reason at all, yet it did. My only guess was she wanted to be taller?
Young At Heart
He's taking a selfie with his phone, just like everyone else.
There's only one difference - His is an old rotary phone that many people would pay a lot for.
No Pants Dance
A new haircut is always an exciting experience.
She had her boyfriend take a photo of her new hairstyle. She apparently couldn't wait for him to put on any clothing for the picture.
One With Nature
She was truly one with nature.
So much so that she didn't even notice she laid down next to some poo! Granted, it totally blended in with the ground. Hopefully there weren't any other surprises underneath her.
Rest Easy Grandpa
Everyone grieves differently.
The least she can do is wear black! All seriousness aside, Grandpa isn't dead... It's just that he has the best mirror in the house.
Gnarly Road Burn
A day spent shredding on his skateboard left him scarred.
After taking a tumble, he got road burn all over his arm! He wanted to share a picture with his Facebook friends, but ended up posting more than he intended.