We all get to enjoy some of the most beautiful sculptures in the world. From the Great Sphinx of Giza to the Pieta to the Venus de Milo, these sculptures have stood for hundreds or thousands of years for more reasons than one. For instance, they’re made of stone so they can withstand anything! We just can’t get enough of them.
Of course, just because they’re beautiful doesn’t mean we’re not going to goof around with them. Who can resist the opportunity to pose with a statue, especially if they can find a clever way of inserting themselves into the work of art?
As for what the artists would think, there’s no way we’ll ever know. With any luck, if Michelangelo saw the number of tourists who have pinched David’s backside, he’d get a chuckle out of it.
And of course, goofing around with statues doesn’t mean we’re not appreciating them. You could even make an argument that by interacting with them, we’re lending new life to art.
If you don’t want to get so deep, there’s a simpler reason — it’s pretty funny. Here are 75 people whose statue game is on point.
This sweet little guy saw the bunnies trying to get their friend up, so he ran over to lend a hand. Or maybe he’s trying to steal it. But still, so sweet, right?
Kids these days have no respect for their elders! They’re out in public without any clothes on, beating up innocent passersby. What’s going to happen to the next generation?
Sometimes, statues predict trends years ahead of their time. Clearly, this handsome fellow was looking to the future and decided to perfect his Single Ladies routine long before the age of Beyoncé.
They say you should never leave your luggage unattended and this guy is living proof. He’s taking advantage of a hug to run off with the poor man’s suitcase!
Just look at this shameless woman, getting in between a father and his child. She’ll be shipping her off to boarding school in Switzerland before you know it.
Custody battles are difficult, but who knew they could be made into such compelling pieces of art? To be fair, Mom looks like she’s got a couple of feet on Dad, so maybe she’ll win.
This bear sculpture offered a perfect opportunity to stage a dramatic tableau. Doesn’t he look like he could be in a Shakespeare play — maybe like The Winter’s Tale’s Exit, pursued by a bear”?
Mark Twain died long before the invention of the cell phone, but we like to think if he’d known about them, he would have been game for a selfie. Maybe with a cigar in one hand and a kitten in the other.
Some statues get a little too handsy with passersby, especially the ladies, if you know what we mean. Whoever made this sculpture had to see the opportunity to stage this, right?
Babies are completely open, full of affection that isn’t spoiled by societal expectations. This sweet little girl saw a boy her age and planted a kiss on him.
Finding your way around a museum can be tough, especially if you’re a statue who’s never moved from one place. Maybe you should go try the neighboring exhibit.
This classy lady is probably supposed to be admiring the beautiful view, but it does look a bit like she’s throwing a tantrum. One tourist saw his chance and grabbed it.
It’s so embarrassing when your parents take you away from your friends. It’s usually best to go quietly so you can maintain some dignity, as opposed to getting dragged away by your ankle.
Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds came out in 1963 and terrified multiple generations. Who doesn’t look at a giant pigeon statue and wonder if it doesn’t have murder on its mind?
Some people will do anything to cut in line! Just look at this cute but sneaky little fellow in China who decided to pull a fast one on us by stepping in front of the other kids.
This cute statue of a mother swinging her child around is pretty sweet, but it’s also an easy target for tourists who all come up with their own unique way of playing around with it.
Many parents are divided on the subject of physical punishment, with many families now opting not to spank their kids. Can we all at least agree that a hammer is excessive?
Plenty of people are known for exaggerating their physical prowess but this guy has photographic proof. He can really take out two bowler-hat-wearing businessmen with one ninja kick.
Some people get really desperate after hearing “There’s plenty of fish in the sea” one too many times. Hopefully, most of us aren’t quite THIS desperate.
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Sculptures like these just make it all too easy. You get the feeling the museum sets them up so that hundreds of tourists can take the exact same picture.
Most people don’t exactly see clowns in a positive light. After the weird clown attacks of 2016 and a re-adaptation of Stephen King’s “It,” we’re more likely to see Ronald McDonald as throwing a punch than giving a friendly wave.
While some sculptors probably see the potential for their statues to be messed with, the one who made this cowboy probably didn’t foresee this. At least, we hope not.
Whenever there’s a statue of a famous athlete, especially one with sports equipment, you can be sure that passersby will find a way to stage a scene just like this one.
Is this the mountain trail version of stowing away on a boxcar? You’d think that guy would notice all the extra weight, but clearly, his life of forging a path as a pioneer has made him strong.
There’s hitting a man when he’s down, and then there’s kicking a guy into a river when he’s clearly already about to jump. Some people have no manners!
Does this creature represent the slog of the college years or the crushing weight of student loan debt? Either one would suit, so we’ll let you decide.
What kind of friend lets you pour beer into your mouth just so you can keep doing your morning sun salutation? A friend who’s okay with day-drinking, obviously.
Anybody with a breastfed baby knows they get a little enthusiastic around breasts, or “snack machines” as they call them. Kids also have no boundaries. Can someone get him a bottle, please?
Darth Vader loved using the Force for chokeholds, but he didn’t get much of an opportunity after leaving the Empire for an office job. But when the chance arose, he always enjoyed it.
We’re not sure what’s going on in the original statue, but by golly, did these guys nail it. I wouldn’t be able to spot the difference if I didn’t know that eagles don’t wear parkas!
Whenever you see a busty, human-sized squirrel, you need to stop for a chat. But doesn’t this lady look friendly? She looks like she wants to buy you a drink.
This lady was clearly made before cell phones were invented. But you’re lying if you say your grandma doesn’t strike this exact expression every time she tries to operate her phone.
The world probably thinks this is how Americans get up in the morning: riding to work on their eagles with a bottle of alcohol in each hand. Joke’s on you, we can’t drink while driving!
Every generation has despaired of its children, saying they’re lazy and have bad manners. But now we have proof that children these days are bullying adults — like this little hooligan right here.
It’s great to let kids play together! The older ones teach the younger ones, and eventually can even be temporary babysitters. Of course, you might want to make sure they’re real, first.
Smoking may not be good for you, but smokers always have one another’s backs. Whoever needs a light can count on getting one, even if they’re a statue!
The hilarious thing about this one is the discoloration on the statue’s backside. You can tell that this man gets manhandled by many tourists on a daily basis.
It’s not often that you run into your doppelganger in statue form! If I was this lady, I would pretend it was a statue in my honor. I’d tell everyone, too.
Laugh if you want, but anyone who sees a Halloween decoration like this and doesn’t jump on the opportunity is wasting their time. Come on, get in the spirit of the holiday!
Even avid chess players won’t turn down an occasional pointer from a fellow enthusiast. Although this guy looks like he’s not willing to give her the time of day!
There’s nothing like spending time with your grandparents. You can hear their stories and share your hopes and dreams …and do whatever the heck these two are doing.
They say when given the chance, humans will bond with anything, even inanimate objects. This sweet little girl is proving them right by joining in on the reading session.
If you ever have the opportunity to arm-wrestle a monk, don’t let it go to waste. If you beat them, it’ll be a story to tell at parties for the rest of time.
I don’t remember learning this in etiquette class, but my gut tells me if someone is burning at the stake, it’s not good manners to use their fire to warm your hands.
They say that Red Bull gives you wings. Clearly, this guy has been drinking a lot of it or he’s an actual angel. Or maybe, he’s just, you know, standing in front of a statue.
Some people will steal anything, including an abandoned suitcase full of clothes! Or at least, they would steal it if it wasn’t attached to the ground.
This fancy lady is enjoying her lovely face in the mirror, maybe repeating the “Mirror, mirror” line. She might not be pleased to realize someone else is trying to get a peek, too.
This girl is posing among a group of otter statues, and she’s doing such a good job, we frankly can’t tell who is who. Okay, maybe she’s not THAT good.
They say we find love in the oddest places. Just think, the next time you go for a walk in the woods, you could meet your soulmate just like this lady did.
I wonder what Marilyn Monroe would think of this gigantic statue of herself in her legendary white dress, showing off her underwear to everyone walking below? I don’t think I’d be very pleased.
If you had to look at this for a few moments to figure out who’s the statue and who’s the real person, you’re not alone. Talk about some seriously amazing work!
When you spend long work hours in the sewer every day, there’s nothing like a hot meal and a pretty lady to eat it with. But take a shower first, Dave, seriously.
It’s amazing what you’ll notice when you open your eyes and view the world from a different perspective. That’s what these people found out. Their comparison photos examining the differences and similarities between things will blow your mind.
By looking at two items beside one another, they made some pretty fascinating realizations. Sometimes, it has to do with landscape changes across different seasons. Other times, it is related to people. For example, the mom who matched her face up with her daughter’s and realized that they were pretty much identical twins.
In the moment, one might never notice these sorts of things, but viewing the photos side by side helps to provide contrast and prime our minds for new realizations. Once you see the images for yourself, you’ll understand what we mean.
This sign can be found at a ski resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The photos show what it looks like in the summer versus the winter. It makes you appreciate how much snow they really get out there.
The first photo is what the dog looks like on the way to the lake. The second photo is what he looks like on the car ride home. He is completely exhausted after a long day of playing!
The giant ship in the back belongs to Chinese explorer Zheng. At the same time he was out sailing the world, so was Christopher Columbus. Columbus’s tiny ship named Santa Maria can be seen in the front. The difference between the two is astounding.
This photo shows four different paintings made by each of the mom’s four kids. Upon turning five years old, the mom had each of them paint the same sunflower. Each of the kids represented the flower very differently.
This slide from a university class describes the differences between urban, suburban, and rural living. We never thought of our environment in the context of public nudity like this professor did, but there is definitely some truth to his arguments.
These pictures were only taken one week apart. It’s amazing how fast the leaves can change in the fall. They went from light green to a brilliant red within seven short days.
The top photo shows the dog’s expression when he was first adopted back in 2012. Now, years later, he is like a completely different dog. He is so much happier and full of energy.
The boy has gotten a lot older, but he still has the same goofy grin. On the left is him on his first day of primary school. The image on right is him on his last day of teacher training.
Noah started as a cancer patient. Now he is a cancer survivor. It brings us so much joy to see him healthy again, and the whole time, his beautiful smile never changed.
“I did a half face comparison of myself and my daughter today, it’s kind of freaky,” explains the mom. The similarities are striking. The facial features between the mom and daughter line up perfectly.
We always knew that dolphins were incredibly intelligent, but seeing a dolphin’s brain compared a shark’s is especially illuminating. It’s one of the most interesting science museum exhibits that we’ve ever seen.
We often forget that different species’ eyes work differently. For example, birds can see ultraviolet light, while humans can’t. Many parts of their life are much more colorful than ours.
This is an image of Berlin, Germany viewed from space at night. Before the fall of the Berlin Wall, each half of the city used a different type of lightbulb. It’s been over 25 years and the difference is still visible.
Want to know how big the trucks really are at quarries? Look no further than this photo. There is a full-sized school bus driving by the machines. It looks miniature in comparison.
Video game graphics have changed a lot over the years. Just have a look at the differences in these popular games. The originals are insanely simple compared to the newer versions.
Here is a then and now photo from World War II taken on the same street 72 years later. There were soldiers and tanks running around the dusty alleys during the war, but looking at the area now, you would never guess.
This is the world’s smallest computer sitting next to a grain of rice. If you were to look at the computer with your naked eye, it would be barely visible. That’s how incredibly complex computer technology is getting these days.
Here we have a “side by side comparison of the papal thrones for Benedict XVI and Francis”. One is very luxurious and the other is not. Both pictures were taken on the day that the men were appointed pope.
On the left is Barcelona, Spain in the daytime. It is lined up with a photo of the same part of the city at night. It’s pretty cool. The nighttime shot looks like the city is on fire.
Wolfdogs have a lot of variation based on the percent of each species that they have in their genome. One is 98% wolf, while the other is only 40%. The 98% one looks a lot more mangy and wild.
The apartment on the left has smokers living in it. The blinds are completely stained yellow from the cigarettes. The apartment on the right is filled with non-smokers.
Human domestication of plants is really having a big effect on the plants’ properties. The first tomato is a modern one. The second was grown from 150-year-old seeds. It is a tomato in its natural state.
The happy face is when the owners are coming home. The sad face is when the owners are leaving. So much of a dog’s mood depends on the presence of the humans that they love.
Here we have another great reason to stop smoking. The ceiling tiles in the smoking room of the airport are disgusting in comparison to the ceiling tiles outside. We can only imagine what smokers’ lungs must look like.
This dog is super fun to be around at the beach. The pup is in her element. However, when she gets home and has to have her feet cleaned, her mood completely changes.
The candle on the left is what a normal candle looks like burning on earth. The one on the right is a candle burning in microgravity on the International Space Station. In low gravity environments, the flame doesn’t really rise at all.
This is actually just one photo. The photographer caught someone else’s flash in the shot while they were taking it. It made it so the snow only showed up in half of it.
These two friends are both 13 years old. However, their height couldn’t be more different. The one kid is practically a giant in comparison. It’s obvious that he hit puberty first.
The first photo was taken in front of a liquor store. The second was taken at an eye surgery center. It turns out, both parking lots are frequently visited by people who have trouble driving safely.
Different cat breeds can vary a lot in size. For example, here we have a Maine Coon and an American Shorthair cat. The one cat could literally eat the other one.
These two were photographed while taking a nap together. The photo at the start of the nap is pretty normal. However, as the nap goes on, they both get more and more comfortable.
In 1990, every electronic item had one purpose. Now, almost 30 years later, all you need is a smartphone. A smartphone has all of the capabilities of the old devices and more packed into one tiny pocket-sized device.
The photo on the left was taken on the woman’s wedding day. The photo on the right is when she met famous actor Rob Lowe. There is a big difference in her excitement levels.
This photographer took a photo of the same bull five years apart. It’s at a ranch that he visits in Texas. The bull has grown a lot over the years, but it’s still happily grazing away.
The B-2 Bomber design was based on the shape of the Peregrine Falcon. The aerodynamic properties of the bird were modeled in the aircraft. It’s crazy how similar they look.
These pictures clearly illustrate the difference between moms and dads. The mom accompanies the toddler the whole way down the slide. The dad simply races to catch up.
The first image shows what the Arctic polar region used looked like. The second shows the same spot 103 years later. The ice caps and snow have all but disappeared.
This family has two skinny cats and one fat one. They let all three of them run around outside in the snow. Can you tell which tracks belong to the fat cat?
At Target, a pack of twelve pieces of chalk is being sold for 99 cents. At the college bookstore, it is priced at almost twelve dollars. That is one dollar per piece of chalk!
The one Corgi is very fluffy. The other has a smoother shorter-haired coat. It just goes to show that even within the same breed, dogs can be very different.
You definitely wouldn’t want to leave your boat sitting around all day at this dock. When the tide goes out, the scenery looks very different. The two photos were taken twelve hours apart.
This photo shows a human skeleton compared to a gorilla skeleton. They are surprisingly similar. Although, there are plenty of interesting differences as well.
This father and son photo proves that genetics isn’t always a clear cut thing. Just because your dad is short doesn’t mean you are going to be short, and vice versa. There are a lot of factors.
This person lives next to the ocean. The difference between the doorknob on the outside of their home versus the inside is pretty shocking. Saltwater is highly corrosive and ends up in the air and rain.
The women on the outside of the photo are women’s basketball players. In between them are the team’s cheerleaders. The height difference between the two groups is unbelievable.
This photo is fascinating. It shows the different claw sizes of various types of animal. The most interesting part is how harpy eagle claws are almost as big as the bear claws.
In this comparison, we see an elephant foot versus a human foot. It’s pretty surprising. The elephants actually have bones like we do. However, they are buried deep underneath many layers of soft cartilage.
This is what a bee stinger and needle look like under a microscope. The needle is fatter and more pointed. The bee stinger is much more slender with a serrated edge.
This is “the difference between 31 and 21,” explains the woman. She is still sober and functioning on her night out, while the younger woman is lying on the ground next to the toilet vomiting.
This person was fascinated by the glass of water that they poured. They filled up the bottom of the glass with tap water. Then poured sparkling water on top. The two liquids stayed separated.
Dwayne Johnson is 6’4″ and weighs 260 pounds. We’ve always considered him to be a very big and muscular man but just look at him next to Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal. He doesn’t even compare.
On the left is what Norwegian soldiers looked like 75 years ago. On the right is what they look like now. They went from a jacket, a hood, and a handgun to full-on tactical gear.
In this photo, we can see the massive difference between types of light bulbs. On the left, the streetlights use new LEDs, whereas, on the right, they are the old kind.
Here we have a sign comparing Japan’s highest bridge to the height of Godzilla. It is a weird comparison to make, but also hilarious. We think that all heights should be measured in comparison to Godzilla.
This is what the lake in Michigan looks like at 9:00 am versus 11:00 am. The fog rolls in thick and heavy in the morning. You can’t see anything, but just a few hours later, it’s like it never happened.
After hurricane Florence hit a few years ago, the damage was immense. Just have a look at this before and after picture of a street in Surf City, North Carolina. The surrounding landscape and roads basically didn’t exist afterward.
The weather changes quickly in Utah. That’s what these images show. One day, everything is completely covered in snow, and the next, it is completely melted off. It’s pretty crazy.
In Girls’ Life magazine, all they talk about is hair, fashion, and beauty. In Boy’s Life magazine, it’s more about career planning and science. It’s certainly a big difference.
“Whenever somebody posts a photo of the Milky Way, people invariably ask ‘is that how you see it with the naked eye?’. Here’s a representation of what you do see compared to what comes out of the camera,” the photographer explains. The moral of the story is that the night sky is best viewed in person!
These two shoppers are about to experience two very different nights. The single man will be feasting on chicken and drinking whiskey for Valentine’s day, while the other shopper will be celebrating it with a loving partner.
It’s hard to fathom how big the earth is, but this image does a great job at providing some points of reference. It shows all of the earth’s water and air condensed into balls and placed next to our giant planet.
This one is a comparison between a Tyrannosaurus Rex foot and an emu foot. The dinosaur’s foot is a lot bigger, but structurally, they look about the same. Birds are closely related to the ancient reptiles.
The set of stairs that is crumbling was built out of stones in 1829. The nicer set was built in 2005 from cement. We can clearly see how things have changed over time.
In the front, we can see the Titanic. In its heyday, it was celebrated for its incredible size. Yet, it is just a fraction of the size of the modern cruise ships today. Behind the Titanic is a picture of the largest cruise ship that currently exists.
On the top is a photo of a normal day in California. On the bottom is what the same view looks like when all of the wildfires are burning. The recent fires in the state are a huge cause for concern.
Michelin makes a lot of different sizes of tires. Some are even larger than people are. For example, here is their biggest tire placed next to their smallest tire.
Motorola flip phones used to be all the rage back in the 90s and early 2000s. This one was crafted in 1998. The current smartphones make the old ones look so primitive.
This photo shows the volume difference of a small versus a medium orange juice at McDonald’s. The most interesting part? There is essentially no difference…
These door handles show how many right-handed people there are at the school compared to left-handed people. The door on the right gets a lot more use. Although, part of that is because it is also a social norm to enter through the right.
This diagram shows “Russia and Bangladesh’s sizes compared to their population”. Bangladesh actually has more people living in the country than Russia. However, its total land area is tiny in comparison.
There is a giant market for toy lightsabers and the quality varies significantly. On the left is a lightsaber that costs $10. On the right is one that costs $400.
He’s a husband and father first, but he’s also a funny comedy video creator. This New Zealand dad creates entertaining videos that get lots of hits because they’re downright hilarious. Jordan Watson shares parenting tips and tricks on his youtube page, with a great tongue in cheek style, that other dads (or anyone who takes care of kids) can relate to. Each video has his comedic sense of humor with a deadpan delivery, as he parodies the “how-to” videos that are popular on the internet.
Jordan Watson, from Aukland, New Zealand is a part-time landscaper, full-time dad, and viral video creator.
His first video was just a goof he put together when he was left alone with his baby, Alba. The video is titled, “How to Hold a Baby” and is currently at 3.7 million views. And that’s not even his most-watched video.
In an interview with Stuff, Watson still can’t believe the video went viral overnight,
“It was just me cutting together, in my eyes, crap – just me being an idiot and thinking that one guy at work’s going to like it.”
“Every parent can kind of relate, and there’s so many people out there who’re aunties, uncles, they look after people’s kids… It’s just everyday scenarios with kids which has given me the inspiration for it.”
Jordan always wears his trademark shirt and shorts or as they’re called in New Zealand, Togs.
In this video, which currently has over four million views, Jordan offers his own witty advice on how to put a baby to sleep. He lists and demonstrates a number of techniques, all with a deadpan delivery that only Jordan can muster.
Some examples are “The Hypnotist,” where dad dangles a nearby toy in front of the baby and coaxes her to sleep.
The funny thing about this video is that the real star is not Jordan.
No, it’s his baby daughter, Alba. She is such an integral part of the humor, because nearly every time Dad tries his methods, they work. The little one lays down to go to sleep, and her comedic timing is perfect. Dad administers the technique, Alba listens, and then to our rousing laughter, she complies. Leaving Jordan to say,
“It’s never really that easy.”
In Stuff, Jordan had this to say about his daughter,
“I think if you take Alba the cute baby out of it, they’re not going to do very well – it’s definitely 99 percent her, 1 percent me.”
Get ready to laugh with this video. And prepare to go down the rabbit hole as “How To Dad,” Jordan Watson, has an ever-growing collection of funny videos. He feeds his followers a video a week, and probably feeds his charming family with the proceeds.
All in, he’s a really great husband and father, enjoy his funny “how-to” below!
So when one restaurant in Thailand opened its doors for the first time in months, they had some obstacles to overcome.
Maison Saigon, a Vietnamese restaurant in Bangkok, originally planned on having only one chair at each table to promote social distancing according to Insider.
But that just wasn’t cutting it.
When the owner, Natthwut Rodchanapanthkul, saw what the restaurant looked like with only one chair per table, he wasn’t satisfied.
He told reports at Reuters, “Earlier we had only one chair for the tables where the customer came alone. But for me, it felt strange, so I thought I’d give them some company.”
But how do you give someone company at a table when you aren’t supposed to be anywhere near each other?
One customer told Reuters, “The doll makes me feel less lonely eating by myself.”
Another customer explained that the stuffed animals not only improved the vibe of the place, but it made seating arrangements more clear as well.
He told reporters, “It’s a lot easier to understand compared to other restaurants where people always get confused about where to sit and end up sitting too close to each other.”
