A good backstory can really change a picture. It can turn something from just plain weird, to something that’s actually really interesting (or it could just make it weirder).
In this list, the backstories make these pictures. They may be heartwarming, or hilarious, or just plain strange. But one thing’s for sure: without the backstory, they just wouldn’t be the same.
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“Honey BBQ likes to go for rides but couldn’t see out the window.”
I’m not sure what part of the caption is the best part. It could be the fact that this rooster has a “booster seat” for riding around in a truck, or the fact that he likes to drive around in the first place.
Nope, it’s definitely the fact that his name is Honey BBQ.
“My son reading to my daughter on the first night of our new home. Couldn’t be happier.”
You know when you’ve been working hard, always knowing that there will be a point someday soon that’ll make it all worthwhile? I’m pretty sure for OP and their family, this is that moment.
“To the person who left her in a park to die 2 years ago, look at her now! A whole lot of happiness.”
I don’t know about you, but I can totally feel all the happiness radiating out of the second picture. That dog looks like she’s living the life, all because somebody out there gave her a second chance.
“After more than 30 years living in Switzerland, I saw this beauty for the first time in real life.”
Unless I’m mistaken, that’s the Matterhorn (A.K.A. the Toblerone mountain). It would be super cool to see it in real life, but I’m perfectly fine with the chocolate version, myself.
“Completed my LEGO space-themed collection!”
This is so awesome! I think that Lego pieces are probably the coolest things you could decorate your house with. They show off so much personality. Plus, it’s Lego. You literally can’t go wrong!
“I saved this very skinny opossum this weekend, he’s with a rehabber now, going back out in spring.”
It probably takes a special kind of person to decide to rescue possums (especially since they kind of look creepy). I… can’t say I’d be doing the same thing, but I’m glad this little guy’s getting the help he needs.
“There’s currently a snowstorm in Iceland, this is my view right now.”
I’ve seen plenty of terrible winter storms in my day, but I’ve never woken up to find my windows completely covered with snow.
On the plus side, it’s the perfect chance to stay at home and do nothing all day.
“Toby is not my cat but when I leave for work on a morning he likes to get him some scritches.”
This might be kind of weird to admit, but one of my life’s dreams is to one day have a friendly neighborhood cat that comes around to say hi in the mornings. Maybe it’ll happen some day.
“Just me finally being able to buy and decorate an apartment at 29yo.”
I think one of my favorite kinds of pictures are the ones of people’s homes, captioned something along the line of “this is my first home!” I dunno, it’s always just so nice to see.
“My wife and I built this igloo over Christmas (and put a fire pit inside).”
So like, we got a lot of snow this winter (and it ain’t over yet!). It’s so cool seeing people embrace the snow, and making cool stuff like this.
How do you even get the fire inside, though?
“Written on the inside of a drawer at my house. It says “I got a boyfriend.” I guess a little girl (or boy?) who once lived in this house had a secret and no one to tell it to!”
Even though this was written years ago by somebody who probably forgot they did it in the first place, uh, congrats on getting a boyfriend?
“My drain was blocked so I pulled it up and a frog came out.”
I mean, there are definitely worse things you could find in your sink drain.
Actually, when you think about it, there are, like, no good things you can find in a sink drain, huh.
“Going Through An Old Family Box I Found Every Check, Deposit and Withdrawal Of My Great Grandma’s From 1953, ‘54 & ‘55.”
I don’t know about you, but something tells me no one needs to hold onto those bank statements anymore…
Still, what a cool, albeit mundane, piece of history!
“Bought my house 6 mo. ago and found this hidden safe when removing an old stove that was left here.”
As of the time I’m writing this, OP hasn’t cracked this safe open yet. But oh man, I’m so curious about what could be in there. Millions of dollars? Jewels? Nothing at all?
“I made this monkey out of clay and it took me like 300 hours.”
I can’t believe this took over 300 hours, and yet I totally believe it.
OP also said you should zoom in on it to catch every detail, and man, is this thing ever detailed.
“Local Starbucks is out of alt milk, hot cups, and whip.”
So basically, this Starbucks had, like, none of the things people go to Starbucks for, and yet it was still forced to stay open. At least someone took the time to warn customers beforehand.
“Los Angeles. Thieves have recently taken on cargo trains and these are the empty packages.”
As if supply issues haven’t been wonky enough as it is, people really went out and stole a bunch of packages. Sigh … when are we ever going to learn?
“$950 a month apartment in NYC (Harlem). No stovetop or private bathroom.”
This is… literally just a room. It’s insane how high rent costs pretty much everywhere, but especially in places like NYC.
All that money and they don’t even get a toilet. Dang.
“9 January 2022 marks the happiest day of my life. I’m finally a father.”
I think that holding your child for the first time ever has got to be one of the most special moments in a parent’s life. Like, that’s literally the beginning of parenthood. Amazing!
“Saw this lost puppy on my way to Taco Bell. It was wandering around by Target, didn’t have a collar.”
Oh man, I hope that ‘puppy’ finds its way home. Maybe OP should stop and try to get it some help.
Or, maybe they should just drive away and never look back.
