First rule of the internet, “Pics or didn’t happen.” Okay, maybe it’s not the first but it’s definitely somewhere in the top ten, especially now when everyone seems to claim something fantastical. Fortunately, these people survived their encounters, took a picture of it, and lived to tell the tale.
Got a story to tell? We hope you’re quick on your feet like these 70 people who got the only photo they needed to prove their crazy story.
1) She’s in Rainbow Land
They just happened to drive by this Rainbow Boulevard at the same time this rainbow appeared. Of course, they had to stop and take a picture.
2) Hot Pursuit in Australia
This is just a normal day in Australia went emus are causing trouble again. They even resist arrest and run away from the cops in the middle of the highway.
3) Better Than a Bottle Flip
The water bottle flip is a thing of the past. This guy flipped a Dorito and it landed on its end. Now that is an impressive flip. Let’s see him do it again.
4) Jenga Master
The original poster promises that there is no glue invloved in this shot. He simply stacked the Jenga blocks with the force. There’s no other explanation.
5) Oops, Squirrel
Have you seen a squirrel fall off your roof? Maybe. But you probably don’t have proof like this guy does. The little dude went splat and got back up again.
6) This is a Private Meeting
These cats took over this piece of playground equipment and highly prefered no one to interfere with their meeting. Look at them giving him the stink eye.
7) Buffalo Gals, Won’t You Come Out Tonight?
This guy went for a midnight drive and came upon a nice buffalo, staying in his lane like a gentleman. He wasn’t bothering anyone, just trying to get home to his family.
8) The Power is Still On
This dude called his friend and told him he rolled through a telephone pole. Of course, his friend asked for pics or it didn’t happen. So he sent him this.
9) What a Funny Dad
This nice dad was walking his daughter down the aisle when his pants fell down. He was two steps in when he said, “Goddamit Jeri, did my pants just fall down?”
10) Sorry, Meant the Otter One
This guy was kayaking when a calm little otter decided to hitch a ride with him. He wasn’t very talkative but he was as polite as could be. Soon enough, he jumped off, on his way home.
11) Where is My Invite?
This guy went to a wedding and there was a swan who wouldn’t stop staring at him through the door. No matter where he went, the swan’s eyes followed him.
12) Find What’s Wrong With This Picture
You never know what you’ll find at the gas station. In case you haven’t noticed yet, there is a baby opossum on that lady’s head. We don’t know if it’s real.
13) He Actually Did
Imagine Liam Neeson visitng your sandwich shop. Maybe if you try offering him free food then it will happen. Times are hard, after all. Maybe he can’t afford it.
14) Little Thumbsucker
This adorable kitten loves to suck his thumb like a human baby. Lucky for his master, there’s a picture to prove it and we can’t get enough.
15) I Heart You
You can’t photoshop this stuff nor would you want to. This couple was obviously meant to be because there’s a heart in the shadow of the proposal.
16) What Goes Around
A year before the second picture was taken, this guy took a selfie with the Google car. And now there’s a picture of him taking that selfie on Google Maps.
17) That’s a Real Deer
This awesome mom took a picture of a deer slipping on ice to prove that it does happen. Just like on Bambi only a little more creepy than cute this time.
18) She’s a Great Shot
This girl went to what she called “nerd camp” and really took to archery. In fact, she did something no one had done before. She shot a balloon and hit the end without popping the balloon.
19) Did They Bring a Casserole?
These new neighbors wanted to greet their new friend but are a little cautious. What if she doesn’t like them? What if she’s a serial killer? What if she doesn’t believe in Groundhog Day?
20) In Your Embrace
This happened in 1980 unexpectedly when this guy tried to take a nice picture with his car. Turns out, this buck wanted to be in on it too.
21) After a Decade
It had been years since these friends had seen each other. They now live hours apart but the second they meet, they realize they are wearing the exact same shirt.
22) Something for Everyone
This guy drove past this sign for sixteen years, going home from work, and it finally happened. The right light went out and now he has a photo op.
23) With My Best Friend
So, this buck decided the best place to chill out was outside of the university’s library windows. This kid thought that was an excellent idea and tried to make friends with him.
24) He Creates Space Magic
No one believes that this guy stages rocket launch photo sessions. So he took a picture of himself taking a picture of one. Now everyone knows.
25) In Full Circle
This one is strange. The Kansas City Fire Department had to save Kansas City Police Department from a halted elevator. Now who are the heroes?
26) But It’s Not Silver
Someone found a dollar that was nearly 100 years old. It was printed in the early 1900s! Back then, they were called silver dollars, despite being made of paper.
27) Caterpenguin
This caterpillar isn’t your ordinary caterpillar. He has little penguins all the way down his back, all ready for a party. You can almost see hats on some of them.
28) Meet Your Hero
This guy met his hero way back when. Yes, that is Muhammad Ali. At the time, the kid didn’t know who the guy was, but his mom sure did and she was excited to take this picture.
29) She’s a Boss Queen
This kind woman rehabilitates wild cats, which is the coolest job ever. Here she is with one of her kitties, getting it ready to go back out in the wild.
30) Swimming with Dolphins
These dolphins photbombed this couple on their boat trip. All three of them were ready to take the spotlight, knowing they would be posted online.
31) Whale, That’s Strange
It may take a second to really see what’s going on here. But soon you’ll realize that there is whale on that truck. Someone captured it in Belgium out on their deck.
32) That’s Not Him
Do you know this man? Well, it isn’t the same man that is on that billboard unless his photo was stolen. This dad and his daughter found it on the side of the road!
33) Where Does It End?
Is there also a wagon in that red car and a RC car in that wagon and a hot wheels car in that RC car? Is the Earth just a mode of transportation for that truck?
34) Excuse Me, Kind Sir
This little boy asked his mom if he could tell that man his undies are showing. Of course, she said yes and thus this viral picture is born. I think the dude took it well.
35) This Story is Amazing
So, this message in a bottle was found and the man in the picture happened to track the girl down that wrote it. Years later, they are still together.
36) He Beat Chuck Norris
This guy is super proud that his dad sparred with Chuck Norris. In fact, he pinned him down. That’s the real unbelievable part here.
37) The Complete Process
This girl captured the entire life of a ladybug in one picture. All three stages are on one leaf. Now that’s something to take to show and tell.
38) Did They Disappear Too?
It took years to finally find this picture to prove that this girl and her own twin brother ate pizza with the famous Olsen twins. Surely they still keep in touch.
39) The Legend Continues
Back before we lost our hero, he could be found surprising up and coming comedians by appearing at their shows. This comedian got to talk to him for twenty minutes that night.
40) From Behind the Lines
This disposable camera already had a photo taken on it whenever it was opened. It appears that we have a sneak peek at what goes on in the factory that makes them.
41) RJ From Over the Hedge
This raccoon is a lot like a certain famous cartoon mammal who teaches wild animals how to steal from humans. Looks like he really hit the jackpot.
42) My Dog Ate My Homework
This is a classic case of “my dog ate my homework” but I’m not sure that the teacher will buy it. After all, what if he let him use it as a chew toy?
43) We All Know This Guy
This guy went viral after sneaking into the Volcom release party with nothing but a receipt on his wrist. Don’t get any funny ideas though.
44) He is Now a God
This explains why many ancient civilizations believed that the mountains were gods. This one looks exactly like this fellow here. Perhaps it is one of his ancestors.
45) Is That a Weapon?
Someone checked this stick into the airport. With this sort of transparency and innocence, we just know that this person has never had bad intentions. Clear!
46) Just a Slice of Pepperoni
This squirrel found a piece of pizza and I’m a little jealous. He didn’t even have to pay for it and he’s eating it right. We don’t deserve squirrels. But who is going to plant our trees now? Mr. Beast?
47) Albino Twins
These gorgeous albino twins were spotted in West Virgina hanging out with the rest of the pack. I hope that there aren’t many predators around because they are rather conspicuous.
48) He’s a Player
This grandpa kept saying he had eight lady friends. No one believed him until he sent them this picture. Yep, he’s got game and he’s never going to lose it.
49) But Did He Win?
This kid played chess with Morgan Freeman. There’s a good chance that he didn’t win but he’ll always have the memory. And better yet, the picture.
50) Anna is Not Pleased
Strangely enough, this husband wasn’t jealous when his wife took this picture. But Anna Faris on the other hand does not seem happy about it. Perhaps that’s why they divorced.
51) I’d Like a Lift to the Airport
An owl flew into this guy’s car through the open window in Vegas. Could it be missing from an act? If that is the case, I’m sure he is more than happy to be free.
52) Hello, New Friend
So, this bunny just appeared in this guy’s car. Talk about a heart attack. Until you see that it is the most beautiful wild bunny in existence. What a looker.
53) This House Needs Another Wall
This guy got an ice pack and put it on his head. His girlfriend yelled at him from the kitchen, telling him not to move. This is why. We appreciate her doing this for us all.
54) Not Walter White
This is not Walter White. I repeat, this is not Heisenberg or Bryan Cranston. This is just a dad who looks just like him. He could make a living being a model.
55) He Couldn’t Save Himself
This AAA dude responded to someone who locked their keys out of their car. While helping, he locked his own keys in his car and had to call AAA.
56) This is My Car Now
This lady let a raccoon pass in front of her on the road but lost track of it. Soon enough, she found out where it ended up. Looks like someone made a new friend.
57) Rescued a Guardian
This guy rescued an owl that was hanging from barbed wire by its wing. When he freed it, it fell into his arms to thank him. From there, he took it to DNR.
58) That’s a Zoomer Lifetime
Now this is amazing. Someone tried to return a shirt from seventeen years ago…and succeeded. At least it’s in really good condition with the tags still intact.
59) He’s So Offended
This gorilla flipped this dude off. That was all fun and games. But when the dude flipped him off, he was so offended, it was all over his face.
60) Now She Needs Peanuts
Someone had a normal cup of coffee with cream and found an adorable Snoopy with his doghouse. There are even hearts around the cup to frame it adorably.
61) The Ritual is Complete
These three squirrels of different colors are most definitely trying to summon an alpha squirrel in order to take over the world. World War Squirrel.
62) Crybaby at Your Wedding
Imagine Johnny Depp being in a band with your in-laws. In his wife’s case, they were in her family’s wedding band. If only he could have gotten them to play at his wedding.
63) Rainbow Dreams
This beautiful pigeon belongs in storybooks and pigeon heaven. Not down here with us. Yet here she is, letting us know that we do not deserve her beauty.
64) Future Olympian
Who else practiced their axe throwing today? Someone did and they actually hit the previous axe. They should make a living out of this or at least go on AGT.
65) He Checked the Cams
When this mom told her kids that the rooster got after her one day, they had to have proof. So they pulled up the game cameras and found out it was true.
66) Nothing to See Here
We don’t know what’s going on here and we don’t want to know. What we do know is that these guys were even barking and howling. Someone is making big bucks to do this.
67) That’s Not Trash
This poor goat was heard scavenging from the living room. When someone went to check on him they found out he thought that he was trash. Poor thing.
68) Time for Training
This happened in Northen Wisconsin and it will either make you want to move there or never visit. This is what a bear’s life is like up north.
69) I Think I’ll Stick With The Ticket
When this guy went to change the decal on his license plate, he found a whole herd of hornets and decided he’d change it later. Even a cop would understand if you showed him this.
70) Not Even a Parking Ticket
How did that car get in that little slot? We will probably never know but that doesn’t stop us from staring at the picture trying to figure it out.
71) Mystic Insects
This lucky guy was mowing his lawn when he came across this pink grasshopper. So, yes, Pokemon fans are sure it’s a shiny grasshopper, but they just let it go.
72) Not Even My Cat
After going through a Taco Bell drivethrough, this guy meets this cat who jumped into his car through the open window. His name is now Jose and he likes the smell of tacos.
73) Complete Zen
After eight hours of practice, this champion balanced these stones and took a picture to prove it. If you wouldn’t hang this on your wall, you need to go to therapy.
Let these people remind you to keep your phones at arm’s reach because you can never tell when you’re going to need a receipt. Share this with your friends and family, and see if they have photos of their crazy encounters.
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