A “Photobomb” is defined as the act of secretly posing in the background of someone else’s photo with a ridiculous face or action. Photobombs may be perpetrated against strangers or loved ones alike, and may not be detected until days after the photo is taken.
When discovered, a Photobomb may leave the victim screaming: “NO WAY! I didn’t even see him back there!” Leave it to my “little” brother, David (you know, the six-foot seven-inch one) to find the best place in the world to Photobomb. It was December of last year during our India teacher tour, and we had just climbed the mountain to the Amer palace in Jaipur on elephants. Suddenly David’s eyes lit up and he raced towards a giant wall of mirrors.
It took me a while to realize what David was evilly doing. As tourists from around the world posed for photos in front of this gorgeous wall, David stood precisely where his funny-face reflected in the mirror at the top of the photo. For months to come, people around the world will open their India photos and scream, “WHO THE HECK IS THAT?” Well played, brother.
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Ingrid says
oh my goodness! I love this. I was in Jaipur last year and totally took funny pictures with the mirrors. Using them for photobombing is a bomb idea! (pun intended. lol. i’m a dork)
Anis Salvesen says
Ha ha! I’ve been there and remember being a bit frustrated I couldn’t get a photobomb-free shot but hadn’t thought of it in this light: the best place in the world to do a funny photobomb. Love it!
Lillie says
:D :D :D :D
Melissa says
Hilarious! I’ve been guilty of photobombing… I even manage to jump into photos my 12-year-old kid takes. It drives her crazy, but I think it’s really funny:)
Lillie says
Love it!
Gabi (The Nomadic Family) says
Such a wonderful place and amazing photos you have taken.Those pictures makes me want to go there myself.
Adam @ GettingStamped says
Bombed or not it looks like a pretty amazing place! I hope you got him back!
Lillie says
Oooh, come to think of it I haven’t gotten him back yet! Must start scheming…
Larissa says
Ooh! Makes me want to go out right now and get creative :)
Dale says
I haven’t done a photobomb in the longest time, I think I’ve just found my inspiration.
Mary @ Green Global Travel says
Hilarious! I have a sudden desire to go through all past travel photos in search of photobombers faces! :)
Lillie says
Who knows what you may find???
wanderingeducators says
what a hoot!! it’s a fun photo, though!
Lillie says
And think how many poor tourists from around the world now have that goofy face in the back of their India photos!
Laura @Travelocafe says
I was doing this without knowing it is called a photobomb. LOL.
Lillie says
Hah! I’m a teacher for the purpose of teaching important content like this. :)
Cat of Sunshine and Siestas says
This is important vocabulary my students will have to learn this year.