22 Photos Where Crazy Stuff Is Going On in the Background (23 photos)

Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hands out Oscars for Best Supporting Actor. We think it’s high time background extras in photos get their own awards, too. Sometimes, whatever is happening behind the main subject is way more entertaining than what's in front. These background stars can turn an ordinary picture into an absolute masterpiece worthy of being passed down to future generations. But consider this a friendly reminder: always check your background before snapping a picture, or you might end up with some unexpected surprises.







“Say cheese!”





The kid in the background got completely swallowed by his life jacket.



This sweet lady is a huge Slash fan—with zero clue her idol is standing right behind her.



Was this purely coincidental, or does this guy just know how to masterfully troll tourists at the Leaning Tower of Pisa?



Royalty isn't immune to a little fun. Queen Elizabeth II famously photobombed a selfie taken by Australian field hockey players.



“My daughter thought that was a picture of her in the frame. And as a bonus, look at my son in the background.”



“My sister was taking a picture of her son at school. The kid in the background looks utterly defeated.”



The waiter in the background is in absolute shock…



“He's right behind me, isn't he?!”



When Grandpa is way more interested in posing for the camera than watching his grandkid.



A sneaky attack on a human cub.



And here's Fiona the hippo, who became an instant internet legend thanks to this exact photo.



Cheerleading fail.



Talk about an epic photobomb courtesy of a whale!



Not everyone was having a great night.



“We took a photo with friends and only noticed the police officers in the background later.”



“Very quiet neighbors.” Naturally, there's a cemetery in the background.



“My friend caught the bouquet. Look at her boyfriend in the background.”



They say horses are graceful creatures.



Turns out unicorns aren't the only ones pooping rainbows!



Don't take photos with Sheriff Woody—you'll hurt Elmo's feelings.



File this under “unexplained”: the people in the background are loading a kid into a cannon.