Even though we can all vaguely know what to expect on any given internet page, the truth is that humans are unpredictable and chaotic, so some days, you’ll be exposed to ideas you never would have thought of. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on who you ask) anyone can share what they see for posterity.
We’ve gathered some of the most unhinged, random and bizarre from people who saw something interesting online and knew they had to save it. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments down below.
#1 Why Do Women Cry When Angry?
#2 Nice Try Peta, We Ain’t Having It
#3 But Be Careful
Browsing the internet is sort of like attending a free exhibition of art students presenting their work, there can be such a random mix of ideas, good and bad, at any time. Sometimes, it resembles an enormous city environment, complete with surprise street art you didn’t ask to see but can’t resist taking a photo of.
A tweet with a ridiculously over‐the‐top typo, a Facebook status carelessly shared publicly, or a random console glitch on someone’s livestream, any of them can freeze you mid‑scroll and refuse to let you move on. It might be an autocorrect that has gone utterly insane in a work group chat, a rapid-fire meme one of your co-workers quickly crafted in the comments section on a real news post, or one of the bizarre product descriptions on some marginal marketplace site that promises a life-changing gadget. Anything that registers the right combination of absurdity, retro, or poetic intersection is screenshot worthy.
#4 The Prophecy Has Been Fulfilled
#5 An R/Askreddit Post Answered Itself
#6 That’s Gonna Escalate Quickly
And of course, there are the mysterious recesses of the web: 404 pages that include humorous cartoons, captcha puzzles so strange they amount to modern art, or error messages in ancient fonts that are like time capsules from the dawn of the net. You might be able to capture an escaped CSS glitch on your favorite website that makes the header wander aimlessly around the page, or a “Site Under Maintenance” notice that inadvertently shares a joke.
#7 Makes So Much Sense
#8 This Tear Perking Comment Under A Youtube Video
#9 I Mean Technically He’s Right
Reddit posts that descend into happy anarchy, Instagram comment streams taken over by in-crowd jokes and sarcasm, and TikTok captions posing the unfiltered, uncensored views of strangers, those find their way into our screenshot folders as well, where they mix with memes, cute animal vids, and breaking news.
#10 Mad Lad
#11 Right In The Feels
#12 ⚆ _ ⚆
Even life’s darker corners on the internet can be treasure troves for shareable moments. A receipt accompanied by a cryptic discount, a calendar reminder informing you of a meeting you never scheduled, or a strangely specific Google Doodle on your birthday calendar, all of these small, random glitches salt our days.
#13 Sounds Right
#14 Why Was The Egg Banned?
#15 I’m Never Watching Zootopia The Same Way Again
Imperceptibly, screenshots are digital mementos, small fragments of proof that remind us of the tangled, anarchic, and sometimes absurd digital world that we inhabit. They revel in the uncertain interactions and temporary surprises that bring online existence to life, to community, and to ongoing fascination.
#16 When You Thought It Was Going To Be A Silent One
#17 This Is So True
#18 I Can’t Even Begin
#19 *watermelons Having Better Social Life Than Me*
#20 Not A Ww3 Related Post
#21 Ah Yes, Cartoons
#22 10/10 Would Run Around In Circles Again
#23 That’s When You Know They Have Lost It
#24 Jokes On Him!
#25 Oh My God
#26 Aye Tina
#27 Good. Old. Days
#28 Imagine A World Where Everyone Was This Generous
#29 Where’s The Lie
#30 Jep
#31 Oof
#32 Anti Vaccination
#33 So Exiting! Im On 4 Seco… *snore*
#34 Doxxing
#35 Living In 3019 Be Like:
#36 No?
#37 Letting The Cat Out Of The Bag
#38 Dear Bire
#39 Problem???
#40 “They Never Credit Their Authors”
#41 Hmmm
#42 He Do Be Lookin Fresh Doe
#43 U First
#44 Perfect Fit?
#45 Terrortubby
#46 Me Too
#47 Not Taking The Snacks
#48 Way Too Much Make Up
#49 That’s So Sad
#50 Before This It Was Probably 16 Hour Shift, 6 Days A Week, And The Workers Were Paid In Bread Loafes
Note: this post originally had 96 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.