accidental surrealism - people laying together twisted - cow on fence post

40 Trippy Times People Saw “Accidental Surrealism” In The Real World

Accidental surrealism is when you stumble upon something that looks totally weird or dreamlike by accident.

It could be a photo you took where everything seems out of place or a scene in a movie that makes you go “What the heck is going on here?” Basically, it’s like a random occurrence that creates a surreal or bizarre effect without even trying. You could say it’s like stumbling upon a unicorn while walking your dog or finding a pineapple growing in your backyard. It’s unexpected, but also kinda cool.

Here are some remarkable instances of accidental surrealism in real life that people shared in the popular subreddit and Facebook group appropriately titled Accidental Surrealism.


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accidental surrealism - peach colored bird with peach

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accidental surrealism - traffic lights blocking the eyes of a statue

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accidental surrealism - cat laying on a blanket with arm

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accidental surrealism - birds look like musical notes

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accidental surrealism - dog with bubbles for eyeballs

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accidental surrealism - cat reflection in mirror

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accidental surrealism - moon street sign pointing at moon

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accidental surrealism

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accidental surrealism - plane with angel wings

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accidental surrealism - face in clouds

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accidental surrealism - man and woman laying together

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accidental surrealism - woman hanging up red sheet blowing in the wind

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accidental surrealism - demon looking plant

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accidental surrealism - jaws tank top on one-armed mannequin

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accidental surrealism - 3d quilt

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accidental surrealism - duck walking through broken gate

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accidental surrealism - cat silhouette on moon

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accidental surrealism - frog soap dish

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accidental surrealism - bear with wings

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accidental surrealism - see through statue

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accidental surrealism - cat in clouds

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accidental surrealism - jellyfish under boat

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accidental surrealism - dog with human hair

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accidental surrealism - bird blending in with face

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accidental surrealism

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accidental surrealism - cat resting head on other cat

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accidental surrealism - bird with teeth in beak

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accidental surrealism - bird with iPhone reflection

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accidental surrealism - cow on fence post

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accidental surrealism - tree looks like afro - afro trees

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accidental surrealism - gourd looks like an octopus gizmo gourd

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accidental surrealism - person running in fire

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accidental surrealism - captain tiny arm mega hand

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accidental surrealism - cow standing on fence post

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accidental surrealism - stacked school cafeteria chairs windows solitaire

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accidental surrealism - tiny dog looks like big dog tail

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accidental surrealism - car on its side with a woman standing up talking to police

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accidental surrealism - woman repairing fish nets

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accidental surrealism - dog under car with exhaust for eyes

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Nate Armbruster

Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.