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?
Our childhoods are filled with memories that are indicative of the era we grew up in. Whether it's the cartoons that were on TV, the technology that was available, or simply the toys we played with, it's easy to reveal how old you are simply through pictures. A Twitter thread using the hashtag #RevealYourAgeWithoutNumbers has got people posting pictures of things that were popular when they were young, and people are guessing how old they are. What would your pictures look like?
Babies are adorable, even when they're doing gross (albeit natural) things like throwing up, pooping, and peeing everywhere. And what's even more adorable is when their parents catch these moments on camera. Check out these hilariously cute pictures of babies making faces while they poop, which somehow wouldn't be as sweet if these were the faces of adults.
Sometimes you come across something and you think to yourself, "who designed this atrocity?" Whether it's a piece of clothing, a building, furniture, or technology, all these bad designs have to go through a chain of decision-makers who all approved an ugly design. Instagram account Ugly Design is a collection of some of the ugliest things ever designed, and they make you question who put these bad decision-makers in charge. Scroll through and you'll see what I mean.
Unfortunately, people tend to stare when they come across anyone who appears to be physically distinctive in some way. It's just human nature, but we unknowingly perpetuate stigmatization of being 'different'. It's not a good thing! Photographer Elisabeth Van Aalderen is trying to create beauty out of our differences, by capturing pictures of women who have Vitiligo (a skin condition that causes patches of skin to lose its pigment cells (melanocytes), resulting in the discoloration of patches in different areas of the body). Seeing the positivity in all types of physical appearances spreads the message to these women and the general public, that everyone is beautiful, no matter what they look like on the outside.
The world has certainly changed over the past 100 years. Whether it's fashion, food, climate, music, or popular culture, the world is almost unrecognizable from what it once was. These pictures of famous landmarks from the past 100 years to now, really show the difference that time makes, and how much things can change. Step back in time and check out how the world looked 100 years ago...
Witnessing your kids get married is one of the proudest moments for any parent. But there's something about dads seeing their little girls in a wedding dress that sets them off, making the tears flow and the moment super emotional. Look through these pictures of dads losing it when they see their daughters on their wedding day, but make sure you have some tissues next to you because you might shed a few tears too.
100 years ago, the Spanish Flu was sweeping its way across the globe, infecting and killing millions. The guidelines were much like the ones we have today during the pandemic we're living through now - stay home and wear protective gear in public. Thankfully, lockdown is a lot more bearable nowadays and people are finding all sorts of ways to entertain themselves. But these pictures show that a pandemic is a pandemic is a pandemic and if they did it way back then, we can get through it now. Hang in there, people!
Many people compete in 'ManVsFood' challenges, which involves eating insane amounts of food in one sitting. Normally, the people who compete are bodybuilders or at least hugely sized people who can handle consuming so many thousands of calories in one sitting. But Kate Ovens, a petite British 26-year-old girl who demolishes 4000-calorie meals in under 30 minutes, doesn't exactly fall into that category. Althoguh we want to cry at the thought of how intensely she has to work out in order to maintain her figure while consuming such large portion sizes, the pictures of her food look pretty impressive. Check out this impressive foodie below.
Seduction is an art that isn't limited only to people. Food can be sexy too, and it turns out that radishes know how to get attention! Check out this gallery of radishes in various seductive poses and then see how you feel about eating the cheeky vegetable again! We're pretty sure you'll remember these pictures every time you encounter one in the future!
One of the good things about being stuck in lockdown is that it gives you more time to do the DIY home improvement projects you've been putting off for all this time. When people get creative in their homes, the results can be stunning. These pictures show some inspirational transformations people have made within their homes, using before and after pictures to demonstrate their handiwork.
Everyone has good and bad days, and hopefully, you have more of the former—although in 2020, is anyone really in that boat? Regardless, bad days pass and things get better the next morning. Except for these people; we're not sure how they will recover after seeing their pictures of epic fails. At least they can only go up from here!
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.
When it comes to products for the home, or for everyday living, it's all about the user experience. Sometimes it feels like the designer didn't have the users in mind at all when they were going through the creative thought process. But other times, the designers are creative geniuses and they produce something that makes our lives a hundred times easier. Enjoy this gallery of perfectly devised products from designers who see right into our souls.
