Embarrassing photos get captured all the time in the world of sports, its inevitable. While they’re not always flattering, they are hilarious. As such, check out the sporting moments we complied where the cameramen captured way more than they ever anticipated.
Froggy
Is this some kind of lucky pose in the world of competitive ping pong? It’s highly possible. Although when thinking about Forrest Gump, he was far too composed and serious when it came to his ping pong game.
Hero or Superhero?
Just about every social media and news feed was flooding the news with this Superman-like moment. And they had every right to do so, it’s extraordinary on many levels.
Lesson Learned
Yikes. We can only imagine the kind of pain the baseball player was experiencing in that current moment. Although we can imagine, it wasn’t all that pleasant.
Kobe!
When you’re just inches away from your idol, it’s hard to resist the urge to go running up to them and ask for a selfie. In this case, when it’s in the middle of a game…well, it’s best not to rock the boat really.
Face First
Man, swimming sure is a funny sport. Just look at the kinds of faces the athletes make! This is brilliant for someone attempting stand up comedy, just look here for inspiration.
No Hands
The baseball master? We’re going to go with yes – the mans not even holding a baseball bat. A-Rod is just taking things to a whole other level.
Seeing Double
Whoa. An image like this is a definitely a picture worth a thousand words. Certainly makes my getting a teaching certificate pale in comparison, but then again.
Wait, What?
Sorry, but is this supposed to be the front or back view? We’re a little turned around at the moment. And if you say front, you’d be right, although this is a whole lotta crazy.
Gelly-Ish
This totally looks like something straight out of a X-Men movie. Really weird and freaky but totally cool all at the same time. Our eyes can’t stop staring.
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
You wanna win a bike race? There’s no need then to go out and spend money on buying books to help you learn the technique, just take note of what this little trooper is doing. See? Easy does it.
Ay Batter Batter
Well then. That’s one way to win the game, or is it? Oh, wait, that’s not how it works. My bad. Uhh, quick, say something funny…. Sorry, guys, I got nothin’.
Up And Over
Someone get this guy an instruction manual stat, he seems to have forgotten that you’re meant to go over the pole, not under it. This isn’t limbo!
Headless Horseman
No, you are not gazing upon some optical illusion right now. This is real life, and it’s making our heads hurt (pun intended).
Hey Ma! Bye Ma.
When your opponent is the 6 foot 6 Wladimir Klitschko, things can get a bit rough. As they say, the proof is in the puddin’, and in this case, the puddin’ is that guys face.
Got It!
He was just so close now wasn’t he? “Got it! Got it! Oh…don’t got it!” Just brush yourself off and keep on going! I mean you are in the middle of a game so you don’t have much choice anyways.
Teamwork
Synchronized swimming is not a easy gig to succeed in, it takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and teamwork. The teamwork aspect does sometimes mean that someone(s) can occasionally draw the short straw though. Which makes for funny photos like this one.
Say It
This athlete looks like someone who forgot what they were trying to say. “What’s that thing called again? Ugh, it’s on the tip of my tongue.” Goodness, do we all look like this when that happens? Guess you can’t win them all.
Dance Off
I’m not sure if this is a basketball game? Looks more like an epic dance off instead! And don’t pretend like I’m not right here. I know you can see what I’m seeing.
Say Cheese!
This is the kind of image that follows you your whole career, even after retirement to be honest. Once the photo is taken, it’s never going away. If you’ve got a teaching certificate for any grade level well after the photo was taken, in this social media crazed society, they’ll find it. Sorry.
Tennis, Anyone?
The Former First Lady Michelle Obama taught many all across the globe what it means to possess kindness, strength, wit, smarts, class, and humor. When it comes to humor especially, she’s the kind of person who laughs things off, like this photo for instance. And that’s just another reason we love her dearly.
The Karate Kid
Maybe it’s best to leave the field behind and consider something slightly more mild, like getting a teaching certificate or even a preschool teaching certification. Those are pretty mild as compared to getting kicked in the face. Which granted could also happen when you’re a teacher.
Tag! You’re It
On one hand, we feel incredibly sorry for this guy but then again, that’s what you get when you mess with the bull. (Sorry, bad joke!)
Yikes
Missing head? Check. Foot for a head? …..check. Our heads are spinning over the oddness of this photo and while it does make sense, it doesn’t make it any less weird.
Don’t Move!
That preschool teaching certification doesn’t seem like a bad idea right now, does it? This is the kind of situation no one wants to throw themselves into and for good measure.
Most Valuable Picker
Ahh, LeBron, you will never escape this particular image. We guess it falls into one of those, “stars – they’re just like us,” moments.
Nope.
This sheep seems to have had enough and definitely isn’t afraid to show it. We’ll just stick to getting a preschool teaching certification instead.
Guuuurl
When you call your girlfriends and you’re like, “Guuuurl, you won’t believe what so and so said.” Yeah, this is the face you make when you do that.
Oh Hey
Right, we’re totally cheating by adding this photo but come on, look at how cute that little fella in the back is. Have you ever seen a happier camel? Exactly.
Om Nom Nom!
Trust us, if you have ever had the misfortune of dealing with a person when they’re “han-gry”, it’s safe to say, the encounter looks something similar to this. Just don’t tell them we told you that.
Gravity
Can someone tell this kid that gravity exists? No, really, he seems to have forgotten, although it’s kind of funny.
Slip And Slide
When your sledding date goes a bit wonky, it looks a little something like this. Which is you know, hilarious in every single way imaginable. HAHAHA. HA.
Flyin’ High
This may be the closest someone has ever come to flying while so close to the ground.
Power!
Shot put is an intense sport, as you can clearly see from this guy’s face. That just says it all.
AHH!
There isn’t much we can say apart from, sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Case in point.
Size Doesn’t Matter
Let’s hope the “tall” athlete can actually see the opposing team’s player, you know, way down there. Otherwise, he’ll lose that ball as quickly as he picks it up.
Take A Seat Son
When you’re dominating the court and just need a breather. Although we’re pretty sure he’s probably needed back on his feet like, now.
Teddy Bear Hugs
Should we leave the room? Things are looking a tad bit too cozy for this ping pong master.
Tennis Face
Everyone who knows anything about tennis knows that one of the many things all the athletes do day in, day out is…make faces such as this one. Maybe it’s not as handsome as some but then again, this is Rafael Nadal, the man’s a walking legend.
Pig Rodeo
Ahh, the world is a funny place. Why? Because pig rodeos exist! Just head on over to Japan’s annual Seiyo City Mikame Summer Festival and sign up.
Power Guy Makes A Comeback
Job description as follows: a shot put master must not only have the strength to yah know, throw far, but you need to perfect your facial muscles in a way that scares the competition and leaves fans roaring with laughter. I.E. the picture below.
Oh Heck No
Dang, who knew that baseball could be so dangerous…for the fans! Forget the peanuts and cracker jacks, get these people some ice.
Ooomph
Pretty sure if we normal folk ever attempted to throw, our faces wouldn’t look as “elegant” as his. Okay, elegant might be a step too far. Let’s call it what it is, hilarious.
Nummers
And people wonder how athletes get injured? Take the photo below and it should fill in the blanks quite easily.
Mom!
When you’ve got the football legends Adam Jones and Torrey Smith stooping this low well, it’s time to call their mothers and put ’em in a time out. Right?
Chomp
Look ma, no hands! Probably wasn’t what this guy was thinking but we won’t use any notion of the profanity that must be running through his mind. We’ll let you fill in the blanks.
Come Here
If this soccer player has been playing for many years then sorry to say, this photo is going to follow him around for the rest of his career as he really shouldn’t so surprised to see a ball. Come on!
Can’t Touch This
When you’re so, so close to your idol but you just can’t get close enough to graze them! Or something like that.
Is This How It’s Supposed To Work?
Basically, your kick has to be THIS high in order to count and score you a point. Good thing he’s a Kung Fu master. Well, he probably is.
Oops
Not sure what sport this is but it looks quite painful. Right? Right.
Nummy In My Tummy
Is this why you’re supposed to eat well before you game day? Probably.
Bloopers
Whether he meant for this moment to be captured or not, it’s still pretty iconic if nothing else. Okay, fine, it’s goofy too!