In recent years, the conversation surrounding toxic masculinity has sparked some critical debate. Society holds some pretty archaic views regarding the stigmas still attached to men who express their emotions or do things perceived as 'soft' or 'feminine.' Although awareness is increasing, there is still a lot more progress to be made. One father, Eric Owens, experienced this first-hand when he posted a photo collage on Facebook of him and his son lying in his arms over the years, including one when his son was a teenager. His post, which he captioned "18 years later and he still under my arm," went viral, with thousands of people commenting on it. Although many of the comments were positive, a good handful of them (mostly from men) was negative, stating how strange they thought it was for a father to show affection to a grown son— something only a mother should do. Someone posted it all on Tumblr, adding a rant about how this was a classic example of the toxic masculinity pervasive in society and people are agreeing. What do you think about it all?
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When women take pictures, it's a team effort. With one bending down on the floor and contorting herself into specific positions to help her friend get that perfect shot, and the other taking 8000 mirror selfies until she has one that's perfect for Instagram, it's an area that will forever baffle men. And for that matter, many women too. So it's hilarious when men copy us girls when it comes to taking pictures and doing all the poses that we're so famous for doing. I guess this will make us think twice before posing in front of men, knowing how ridiculous they think we look.
If you're a person who loves tidiness, neatness, and order, then these pictures of perfection are for you. This collection of photos ranging from mother nature to man-made things shows the beauty of pieces fitting perfectly into place. It's not just my OCD that's been awakened, right?
Feminism: I mean, what is it really? As far as I'm aware, it is the advocacy for and the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men. Therefore a feminist is someone who holds by and supports these beliefs. But what does that look like in real life? How can one prepare themselves to spot a feminist when they meet one? Thanks to a few google searches and some good ol' stock photography, we have the answer. It turns out you can recognize an empowered woman through several discerning features, including the boxing gloves she will always have on and the various cliffs and ladders she is continuously climbing — always wearing business attire. Check out these and a few other telltale signs in the pictures below what feminists look like according to stock photography. Thank God for feminism!
Siblings Macaire and Camden Everett from Libertyville, Ill, are spreading joy and smiles during these dark times, by creating beautiful chalk artwork on the sidewalks near their home. Macaire has been drawn the amazing artwork for 100 days in a row, spreading positivity during the pandemic. She incorporates her brother into her drawings, basing them on things they want to do and places they want to go after lockdown. Check out their spectacular creations on their Instagram account, and below.
It's no secret that a good haircut can transform your face, but sometimes the differences in the before and after pictures are truly a sight to behold. Sure, good lighting and makeup can make the differences seem more obvious, but in some cases, a fresh new haircut and overall style can really change a person's whole appearance. Check out these photos of people who prove how true this is.
The Face Swap App has given us some real laughs over the past few years. People have been using it to face swap their kids, their animals, and even high profile figures. And now a new phase has begun, where people are face-swapping their tattoos that have faces on, and the results are truly terrifying. Check out these people who really took the Face Swap app to the extreme and good luck sleeping tonight!
One way to get through quarantine is by doing jobs around the house that you've been putting off forever. Whether it's clearing out the attic, or repurposing old items, now is the time to get busy. These people are upcycling their old items into totally different things, giving them a fresh lease of life and a new purpose. Check them out for some inspiration on how you can transform your old stuff!
You wouldn't think a front door is such an important feature of a house or building, but photographer Bella Foxwell would prove you wrong. Traveling around London, Bella captures some of the most beautiful front doors decorated with flowers, that you can ever imagine. Looking like something out of a fantasy or Disney movie, these doors are surely gateways to stunningly decorated interior design. Check out just how stunning these front doors are and then book a ticket to London asap to see them in person!
Life is full of wonderful moments that make us realize what's really important. Friends, family, and health are the truly meaningful things that make our lives whole and these pictures show just how much some people had to go through to appreciate those things. Scroll through these pics, but make sure you have some tissues on hand because there may be a few tears shed!
You don't always need to be a great inventor to be able to come up with genius solutions to life's problems. Sometimes all you need is a little bit of creativity. Here are some people who found answers to bad situations, proving that you can always make lemonade when life hands you lemons.
If you're ever feeling overwhelmed, or going through something that seems too big to handle, sometimes it's good to be reminded of our place in the universe. Earth may seem huge, but in reality, it's just a tiny speck in the Milky Way. Which itself is a speck amongst millions of other galaxies. These pictures show just how small Earth really is, not only compared to the other planets, but also the rest of the universe.
Pregnancy is a time when your body goes through many changes, both physically and hormonally. Many women document the progression of their pregnancy but one woman did it in the most creative way. Grace Horine, a photographer from Barcelona who lives in Orlando, Florida with her husband Brennan, created weekly pregnancy updates on Instagram that combined their love of Disney, Harry Potter, and The Office. Each week, Grace dressed up as a character from one of their favorite shows and posed next to a chalkboard which listed what trimester and week of her pregnancy she was as well as indicating the baby's size and a quote that usually had something to do with whatever character she was portraying. What an original to document her beautiful journey to motherhood. Check out the pictures below, including one of gorgeous baby Charlotte who is in the final photograph.
The world is a beautiful place that has many wondrous sights to behold. And while we may stop and appreciate nature and all the incredible man-made accomplishments too, we don't always know just how incredible the things we're seeing are. From what's really under a tiger's stripes, to what grains of salt look like under a microscope, here is a collection of photos that show the unseen side of things around us and they'll blow your mind!
The fashion world favors slim women. It's a sad fact and a growing movement of voluptuous and plus size women are trying to do something to change that. They campaign for clothing brands to make their sizes more inclusive of all women's body types, from the user slim to the plus sizes. One such woman is Katie Sturino, an influencer who posts side-by-side pictures of her and celebrities wearing the same outfit. She aims to prove that style does not depend on size at all. Her huge fan base leaves positive comments on her page, showing that she's speaking to the masses through her posts. Here are some of her wonderful outfit comparisons.
