Oh man, the red circle in funny pictures is like the GPS of humor – without it, we’d be lost in a sea of “What am I even looking at?” moments. It’s hilarious how sometimes the most crucial part of a funny picture is that bright, impossible-to-miss circle. It’s like, “Hey, while you were busy not paying attention, LOOK HERE.”
These 40 times, the red circle wasn’t just a guide; it was the hero we didn’t know we needed. Whether it’s zeroing in on a cat doing something absurdly human or highlighting a misspelled sign that makes you do a double-take, the red circle is there to save the day.
It’s the unsung hero of internet comedy, ensuring even the most oblivious of us get the humor in funny pictures. And let’s be honest, sometimes that red circle is the only thing standing between us and total confusion.
1. “Needed This Red Circle To Find It”
2. “The Answer To The Question ‘Why Do I Need My Lights On? It’s Only Rain'”
3. “I Was Told This Would Fit Best Here”
4. “Textio”
5. “Snek”
6. “Blursed News”
7. “To See If A Rock Is Perfectly Round”
8. “Almost Worked”
9. “Same For Recursion”
10. “Husbands Are Blind”
11. “Hidden Elephant”
12. “These Red Circles Are Very Useful”
13. “Took Me A Moment”
14. “How Much?”
15. “Hidden Dog”
16. “Me_irl”
17. “Quick Alert”
18. “Bees Good Humans Bad”
19. “Just A Happy Family”
20. “Wouldn’t Have Noticed Otherwise”
21. “Wow”
22. “No More, No Less”
23. “Wondering Why He Wasn’t Getting Whooped”
24. “Not Red But Very Useful”
25. “I’m Not Sure We Have The Right Man For The Job…”
26. “I See What You Did There”
27. “Heavily Editing Your Profile Pic”
28. “The Poster For The Movie Legend (2015) Mocked One Of Its Negative Reviews By Hiding The Two Star Review Between The Kray Twins Heads”
29. “Smooooth”
30. “Their Hair Says Ninja”
31. “That Circle Is A Lifesaver!”
32. “Dubai Progress – A Much Needed Red Circle Showing The Toyota Building Still Standing To Witness All The Changes That Occurred”
33. “Guess Who’s A Part Of The Problem”
34. “Never? Never???”
35. “Being A Little Hypocritical Don’t You Think?”
36. “Hello There…”
37. “In The Hallway At School”
38. “Add Reflective Stripe To The Inner Side Of Manhole Ring, So If/When Cover Is Removed The Hole Is Visible For Drivers At Night — Is It Already A Thing? I Can’t Find”
39. “I Posted This To R/Uselessredcircle But Maybe It Fits Better Here Since The Person Would Be Hopelessly Lost Without It”
When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.