You're probably nothing like the people you see in stock photos. You don't wear bizarrely nondescript clothes. You don't have extreme reactions to everything that happens. You don't laugh alone while eating salad (okay, but not every time). There's a tacit understanding that these images exist for the purpose of PowerPoint presentations and articles about why you should do yoga.
But, we've often wondered what's really going on in these stock photos. If these images don't reflect our lives, what exactly do they depict? Ahead, the imagined problems and scenarios of 16 can't-believe-they-exist stock photos.
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Photo: Mood Board/REX USA.
Despite his promises, Ed cannot stay awake for an entire episode of Downton Abbey. Taking this as proof their relationship is no longer fun, Tanya holds her head and softly hums Enya lyrics over her snoring boyfriend to keep from losing her shit.
Photo: Mood Board/REX USA.
Bradley posts a missed connection about his coworker Margo every month. He's tried posting it with subject lines "love in the workplace," "i see you everyday," and "Margo, you're my soulmate," to no avail. It's been two years. So, this Valentine's Day, Bradley figured out a way to show his affection for Margo without blowing his cover. He approaches her in a gorilla suit, heart-shaped balloon in hand, saying nothing. In his wildest dreams, she posts a missed connection about this experience.
Two days later, Margo receives an email from HR about wearing crop tops and jean shorts to the office.
Photo: Mood Board/REX USA.
Martin is too beautiful for stock photography, but this bathrobe is all that fits him right now.
Photo: Martin Lee/REX USA.
Grace hates diet soda. Like, really HATES diet soda. But, it's the only beverage her office manager will stock (unless she wants to fill up on tap water). She's tried everything she can think of to alter its taste, and has now resorted to vodka ice cubes.
Photo: Image Source/REX USA.
Jane's tear ducts can only produce a single tear every 36 hours, regardless of how emotional she's feeling. As a result, it takes Jane 75% longer to gain closure than most of her friends. (Except Cathy. She never gets over anything.)
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Photo: Mood Board/REX USA.
Barbara, who was raised in a modest household, has just learned at the tender age of 57 that her son has a penis. Despite their best efforts, her gardening club is unable to console her.
Photo: Image Source/REX USA.
It's 1 a.m. and there's no chocolate in the house. Desperate, Sally goes for the slice of wedding cake she and her partner, Gretta, saved in the freezer. But, she definitely just got married like five days ago, so this is a questionable decision. Her fear of being caught in the act almost outweighs any pleasure she gains from eating the cake.
Photo: Massimo Tonna/REX USA.
Mitzy knew she wasn't exactly dressed appropriately for the hike. But, her outfit was so on-point, she just couldn't bring herself to change. When her platform sandals hit a bump in the road, she fell over. Tom, also along for the hike, choses not to help her up and instead seizes the opportunity to show off his guns. "Look! I can lift this car," he tells Mitzy as she lies in the dirt.
Photo: Natallia Vaitovich/REX USA.
No one came to Carol's British-themed birthday party for her dog, Hunter. She's trying to make the best of it, but he is not impressed.
Photo: Martin Lee/REX USA.
Amanda's mother was all like, "If you're gonna live in this house, you're gonna pay rent and eat vegetables. And, I'm not gonna roast those vegetables, either, like you hipster kids do nowadays." Amanda Snapchatted this image to all of her 847 contacts. She is now a meme.
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Photo: Mood Board/REX USA.
Phil and Veronica both have a terrible sense of direction and they're lost together in a foreign city. But, because their hats scream "I am an explorer!" no one really believes them when they ask for help. Having realized they're living in an episode of The Twilight Zone, they know their only hope is to get style stalked. Maybe the photographs will reach their families, who will finally send help.
Photo: Mood Board/REX USA.
Roger regrets not paying attention during the routine fire-safety meeting in his office last month.
Photo: Martin Lee/REX USA.
Tabitha doesn't know what a selfie is, but she does know that it involves her face.
Photo: Caiaimage/REX USA.
Bill and Helen are trying to salvage their relationship by going on a tropical vacation where, instead of relaxing on the beach, guests wear all white and sit quietly in wooden chairs. Bill has given up and would rather nap than solve his problems. Helen's having a nice time, but only because she's Tindering in Jamaica.
Photo: Image Source/REX USA.
Hal and Fred are best friends. Fred just started working at Hal's tech start-up. Hal, however, is suspicious that Fred's looking to take his job. When he confronts Fred about this, Fred's just like "Nah, man. I'm in it for the vests."
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Photo: Mito Images/REX USA.
As her brother tries to explain the sad details of his breakup, all Melinda can think is how she could just MURDER a cheeseburger right now.
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