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It’s no secret that deception online is a big thing. From the comfort of their homes, people can trick us into believing virtually everything—from perfect looks to enviable lives. I mean, who’s there to check up on what’s true or false?
Unless, of course, they give in themselves. And this is what the new TikTok challenge is all about. #CatfishChallenge has TikTokers revealing their real faces behind picture-perfect selfies. Essentially, it totally debunks the belief that everyone looks like supermodels in their daily lives.
Initiated by 22-year-old Australian TikToker @moldogaa, the Catfish Challenge has already amassed 409.3 million views and counting. Others joined in to share their unrecognizable faces and it’s both amusing and kinda illuminating.
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wandile dludlu wandile dludlu Community Member Follow
It's still definately her with just make up. Not much in terms of editing the pics
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she/he is so pretty
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I made this comment to cover up the other comment here
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Bored Panda reached out to social media influencer Shanae Thompson, who has 113.6k followers on her TikTok account, where she goes by the handle @itsyagirlshaeee. Shanae also joined the fun #catfishchallenge and her video went viral, amassing 163.6k likes. The influencer said that she enjoys doing challenges on the platform, but this one she made at random. “I didn’t plan that video at all, that content was taken after a single take and it ended up getting a lot more attention than I ever expected!” Essentially, the new TikTok video trend debunks the common myth that everyone looks perfect in their daily lives. By revealing their genuine faces behind the makeup and photo editing, the TikTokers made a point that the picture and reality don’t always coincide. These light-hearted and comical videos are hashtagged #catfish to show just how deceiving the pictures can be. “I would remind everyone to love themselves for who they are. Even in the moments when you don’t look your best. Be comfortable and confident in your skin,” Shanae said. “I enjoy being able to play with makeup and change my look. But at the end of the day, taking all that off and relaxing is the best part of the day.” ADVERTIsem*nT
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Bisexual bean Bisexual bean Community Member Follow
wow
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That's a lot of makeup.
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Still pretty........
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And when it comes to TikTok, the social media influencer said she’s over the moon that so many people “could enjoy my goofy content.” “I think anybody who wants to put themselves out there as an influencer, dancer, or performer of any kind would be silly to not start a TikTok account. I have seen so many people’s careers take off from the app.” Shanae concluded that nothing about this app that she has experienced really is a downfall. And if it puts smiles on people’s faces, it’s even better!
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This one is kinda misleading... I mean... the without makeup is at a different angle/zoom/facial expression.
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that hair is so pretty
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Linda Williams Linda Williams Community Member Follow
Why would you want to look like somebody else? Why is being yourself not good enough?
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La'Kalynn Galloway 3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
she look like rihanna
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You’re beautiful
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Kristof De Smet Kristof De Smet Community Member Follow
No, it wasn't
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her expression...
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So much prettier without makeup
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Pearl Of the SeaWing RainWings Pearl Of the SeaWing RainWings Community Member Follow
Hm... this one doesn't have too much difference, from what I can see... just the pose and a few edits to the complexion and eyes.
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just covering up another comment
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BE NICE: own your face. I would rather see you as a person than who you wish you were
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BoredPanda is awesome BoredPanda is awesome Community Member Follow
yeah, I'm pretty sure all of these are to make it like: flattering pic vs. unflattering pic
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this cracked me up
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In the second pic she looks so fun
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Ariyana Ritesh Ariyana Ritesh Community Member Follow
Lol I love her expression in the second one- btw, anyone else think her hair is GORGEOUS?
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I think all of these are to make it like: flattering pic vs. unflattering pic
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Pretty both times
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Little Zoologist Little Zoologist Community Member Follow
Still not bad
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In the second pic she kinda looks like me lol
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omo i love the braces and nose ring combo
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how in the heck....?
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This one doesn't count, she just took a picture in a less flattering angle...Anyone can look "bad/ugly" like that...
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Teach me how to do make up..please! Lol
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Just putting this out there, I love your hair!
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YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS QUEEN
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Well at least I'm consistent and always ugly lol
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So they altered their pics to try to attain society's insane beauty standards and also uphold them, and now they are posting their "real" faces with grimaces, weird angles, etc. Social media is so weird sometimes
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“They took normal pics / pics with makeup, then they took pics of themselves making the ugliest faces. The sub is called Pretty Girls Ugly Faces.”As a woman who goes no-makeup all the time, I’m glad I have an appointment with my neuro-ophthalmologist on Monday, because I think I rolled my eyes into my brain. Edit: And in case any makeup wearers feel like playing the victim, I don’t give a flying fart what women, men, nonbinary people or anyone else puts on their face. I’m specifically talking about the theatrical “ohhhh bare faces are sooooo ugly” behaviour.
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Jonathan Jonathan Community Member
Bit hard to see the difference when they're pulling ridiculous faces.
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Evelína Zlá Evelína Zlá Community Member Follow
Yeah... they should have the same pose on both...
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I don't understand how these are "catfishes". It looks to me like the first picture is makeup and filters and the second picture is completely natural. Catfishing is when you start a romance with someone and you aren't who you say you are.
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So they altered their pics to try to attain society's insane beauty standards and also uphold them, and now they are posting their "real" faces with grimaces, weird angles, etc. Social media is so weird sometimes
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“They took normal pics / pics with makeup, then they took pics of themselves making the ugliest faces. The sub is called Pretty Girls Ugly Faces.”As a woman who goes no-makeup all the time, I’m glad I have an appointment with my neuro-ophthalmologist on Monday, because I think I rolled my eyes into my brain. Edit: And in case any makeup wearers feel like playing the victim, I don’t give a flying fart what women, men, nonbinary people or anyone else puts on their face. I’m specifically talking about the theatrical “ohhhh bare faces are sooooo ugly” behaviour.
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Bit hard to see the difference when they're pulling ridiculous faces.
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Evelína Zlá Evelína Zlá Community Member Follow
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I don't understand how these are "catfishes". It looks to me like the first picture is makeup and filters and the second picture is completely natural. Catfishing is when you start a romance with someone and you aren't who you say you are.
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