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100% Historically Accurate (imgur.com)

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[–]dodspringer 41 points42 points ago

Imaginaaaaaaaation, imaginaaaaAAAAaaaation

[–]rHCRHS 4 points5 points ago

My English class went over this to talk about observing things when you first see them... first thing i pointed out was Steve

[–]Phyics_Son 5 points6 points ago

WAIT! that's no moon

[–]harrydickinson 1 point2 points ago

I came here to say the exact same thing.

[–]cr1spybacon[S] -2 points-1 points ago

That was the first thought that came into my head when i saw this. Upvote for solid reference.

[–]FiMack 47 points48 points ago

I feel like I have to like it because Steve Irwin is in it, even though I'm not a huge Steve Irwin fan. But I'm Australian, so what can you do?

[–]DerHelm 17 points18 points ago

With Steve Irwin on our side, who can be against us?

I don't think you have to be Aus to be a SI fan.

[–]FiMack 1 point2 points ago

It's hard not to like the guy, even when you think that he was a total tool. I'm not a fan. He was in the right place with protecting animals though, just not so smart about giving them a respectful distance.

[–]Bohlean 15 points16 points ago

He may have been a tool, but he was sincere and kind. I remember seeing him on a talk show and the host was clearly trying to poke fun at the guy, but nothing even upset him. He was like a kid that was really excited about what he was talking about and through all the humor he was just trying to get his message out for protecting animals and the environment. Sucks that he got stabbed in the heart by a sting ray...

[–]FiMack 6 points7 points ago

Agree totally. He was never anything but sincere and kind and his commitment to animal welfare was what made me like him even though he drove me nuts. He put his passion to very good use, and yes, he died too young. I always wished when he was a alive that he would stay a bit further away from bitey/stingy things for the sake of his kids.

[–]DeadIrwin 1 point2 points ago

At the end of the day, what I keep telling people is that there were enough boring animal TV presenters on at that time breathlessly describing cheetahs fucking half a mile away seen through a zoom lens.

I wanted to bring in a new audience, so I had to do something new and exciting.

And anyway, if you're concerned I upset the animals before I let them go, you should consider going vegan.

[–]Kage2021 0 points1 point ago

This guy checks out Reddit. He really is the dead Irwin.

[–]FiMack 0 points1 point ago

Dead Irwin. Funny. I wasn't concerned about him upsetting the animals. I was concerned about him getting hurt or killed. I'm still sorry that happened.

[–]prawncracker92 2 points3 points ago

Stingrays

[–]Tossedinthebin 4 points5 points ago

With Steve Irwin on our side, who can be against us?

Stingrays.

[–]Dumbnstupidone 5 points6 points ago

Too soon.

[–]Tossedinthebin 0 points1 point ago

Still? Ok.

[–]meesta_masa -1 points0 points ago

Not so dumb now

[–]justinj1125 0 points1 point ago

Are you kidding me there are so many SI fans in america he was Amazing.

[–]hydrox24 0 points1 point ago

I came here ONLY to say this. though I have to admit it's incredibly sad the bloke died, sadder that he had young kids too.

[–]FiMack 0 points1 point ago

Yep, I always think that when I see Bindi and little Bob. I might not have been a fan, but I did like the guy and I totally respect the work he did. And really, it was probably only because he was the way he was that he made the kind of money that he could put into animal protection.

[–]SkatBoodig 0 points1 point ago

LET ME JUST STICK MY FINGER UP ITS BUNGHOLE HEYA

[–]Artemissimetra -4 points-3 points ago

DM;HSI

[–]FiMack 1 point2 points ago

WTF? Despite teaching high schoolers, I am sadly deficient in text speak.

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[–]FiMack 0 points1 point ago

OC; HCIHNGT. (Of Course; However Could I Have Not Got That). Sarcasm included free of charge.

[–]TravestyTravis 0 points1 point ago

It means, "have" SI, note "hate".

[–]Amethyst485 0 points1 point ago

Huh??

[–]PabloHoney99 21 points22 points ago

Relevant

[–]cr1spybacon[S] 1 point2 points ago

I feel that my life is a little more complete after watching this.

[–]aha2095 45 points46 points ago

This should be in /r/funny or /r/pics this is not a WTF image.

[–]speedemon192 3 points4 points ago

Seriously. The people who post these things are more WTF than the actual subreddit has become.

[–]user_of_words 0 points1 point ago

The number of upvotes made me go wtf... Not the image.

[–]DeadIrwin -2 points-1 points ago

I'm Australian, so I'd say it is.

[–]DoctorSteve 21 points22 points ago

I GIVE UP ON THIS SUBREDDIT

[–]youcuntingfaggot 7 points8 points ago

this sub needs new mods. at least 50% of the time a wtf link isnt "wtf" at all, its merely "stupid shit".

[–]Maximillianz 22 points23 points ago

Get this shit OUT of my r/WTF

[–]ShakenFiber 0 points1 point ago

This is funny, post it to r/funny.

[–]SkatBoodig 7 points8 points ago

But if it's funny, why would you post it to /r/funny?

im so edgy

[–]Lupawolf 3 points4 points ago

Why is it "your" r/wtf?

[–]Maximillianz -3 points-2 points ago

I wasn't being that literal.

[–]Mister_Meowgi 9 points10 points ago

Is that a fucking skeksis from the dark crystal???

[–]TypoBrahe 2 points3 points ago

He's bringing Skeksis back.

[–]YarrrMatey 0 points1 point ago

Stop trying to make Skeksis happen.

[–]mightyguybrush -1 points0 points ago

I came here to say exactly this in the same panicked tone.

[–]muelboy -1 points0 points ago

THAT'S the name of it! I couldn't remember the creature or the movie name. I was scrolling hoping someone else would point it out.

ty

[–]laserbeanz -1 points0 points ago

The PROPHECY!!!

[–]Unicyclesclearlywin 3 points4 points ago

Just out of curiosity...why is this in /r/WTF?

[–]Lupawolf 2 points3 points ago

Because OP posted it here

[–]mvan4310 5 points6 points ago

I found Waldo!! He's been hiding there all this time, what a prick.

[–]JamesAQuintero 3 points4 points ago

Douche always hides in the crease of the page.

[–]Strormageddon 11 points12 points ago

That is 200% accurate, actually.

[–]LiraNuna 9 points10 points ago

Historian here, I can confirm this.

[–]NextName -2 points-1 points ago

False, it's shopped. I can tell because Obama Sin Ladle is still in that picture. Everyone knows we blew him up.

[–]I_am_Tre -4 points-3 points ago

Kool-Aid man would have been a sick battering ram. Think about it. You're some British guy having a spot of tea in your safe encampment and all you hear is the: "OOOOO YEAAAAHHHHH" Followed by Washington riding a triceratops. I almost got a boner thinking how American that would be.

[–]Skitty27 2 points3 points ago

That's... Not wtf. At all.

[–]Obsidian777 5 points6 points ago

Hell yeah it is. I was there. I'm right behind Robocop, but he just so damn tall.

[–]cr1spybacon[S] -2 points-1 points ago

No one would hold the camera for me so I couldn't get in the shot

[–]jengerbread -2 points-1 points ago

Why the fuck did you post this to r/wtf? There is nothing wtf about this. It's just some cool art .

[–]weaver2109 3 points4 points ago

Leaked screenshot of the new Mount & Blade expansion? Because that would be so fucking awesome if it was.

Seriously, M&B devs, get on this.

[–]ElKaBongX -2 points-1 points ago

Oh Yeah!!

[–]Sciencefacepunch 3 points4 points ago

This picture is literally hanging in my living room right now. It's the Surrender by Joseph Griffith

[–]Metafire 3 points4 points ago

I love the death star in the background.

[–]cr1spybacon[S] -5 points-4 points ago

A personal favorite of mine

[–]meesta_masa -1 points0 points ago

Well, it's no moon.....but satisfactory.

[–]KevDogg 2 points3 points ago

R.I.P. Steve.

[–]MissHalcome 2 points3 points ago

This isn't WTF, it's awesome.

And it's hanging on my wall right behind me!

[–]d_r_benway -2 points-1 points ago

Is that was they believe in Texas/Iran?

[–]dosmode -2 points-1 points ago

History needs adjustment. That's not Robocop's suit...

[–]Owain1 -2 points-1 points ago

New history channel branding?

[–]greenvortex 0 points1 point ago

I thought it was anti-American political statement, but then why Steve Irwin?

[–]StaysiC 0 points1 point ago

You see robocop to the left? That's how he should look like!!

[–]someguy223 0 points1 point ago

100% Historically Accurate [as the Bible]

[–]HighSpeed556 1 point2 points ago

Anybody know where a higher res version of this is? This would make a great wallpaper.

[–]ProudestMoments 1 point2 points ago

I remember reading about this in my publicly-funded Lousiana high school. It doesn't show the happy slaves though, which is disappointing.

[–]buggereet 0 points1 point ago

Is that a black Austin Powers behind the Kool-Aid Man?

[–]poreseed 2 points3 points ago

I think that is Hollywood from the movie Mannequin. Why do I know this??

[–]buggereet 0 points1 point ago

Okay, I could see that.

[–]magician-gob 0 points1 point ago

Because that movie was awesome

[–]bikeguy76 -1 points0 points ago

As taken from the bible

[–]nathanmarrings -1 points0 points ago

ALL OF YOUR ARGUMENTS ARE INVALID.

[–]stilesja 0 points1 point ago

No respect, No respect!

[–]SkatBoodig 0 points1 point ago

"Just because it's imaginary, doesn't mean it isn't real."

[–]duckduckzeus 0 points1 point ago

This isn't 100% accurate. If it were, we'd never be able to find Waldo.

[–]blotto5 0 points1 point ago

Still more accurate than public school history books...

[–]ReharshedAgain 0 points1 point ago

...and the bible.

[–]daddydrank 0 points1 point ago

False: there are 16 stars on the American flag but only 6 red stripes. In 1796, when Tennesee became the 16th state, there were 8 red stripes.

[–]cjackw 0 points1 point ago

I have a first run print of this. It is one of my most prized possession.

[–]ehizzo 0 points1 point ago

America has robocop, we win

[–]ericdn627 -1 points0 points ago

According to an uncle of mine, this is probably how it happened.

[–]IAmATriceratopsAMA 0 points1 point ago

I can confirm. Washington signed my horn.

[–]SnowKnowsNothing 0 points1 point ago

This Where's Waldo was way too easy.

[–]Swiftkill 0 points1 point ago

Looks like someones been watching Ancient Aliens.

[–]shakejimmy 0 points1 point ago

Congrats on your repost from YTMND!

[–]pdmcmahon 0 points1 point ago

We're going to need you to go ahead and make this in wallpaper size.

[–]iplaw 0 points1 point ago

*According to young-world creationists.

[–]h3r4ld -1 points0 points ago

First thing I thought when I saw this: "Is this an illustration from the book of Mormon?"

[–]feeblmynd 0 points1 point ago

I can vouch for this, I was there.

[–]whiteboywasted99 0 points1 point ago

I am liking America's chances in this battle. Unless we don't have the death star on our side. Then we are fucked.

[–]reformed_ninja 0 points1 point ago

I miss Steve Irwin

[–]Obversaria 0 points1 point ago

Parts of the pic could work for an episode of Doctor Who.

[–]fleshman03 0 points1 point ago

As seen on the History Channel.

[–]GlitchLXIV -1 points0 points ago

Washington on a triceratops, robocop, AND Mr T?!?! Osama is fucked!

[–]ldubcarnuba 1 point2 points ago

Is that a Dark Crystal reference?

[–]breatherevenge 1 point2 points ago

Why is this in WTF?

[–]Lorick 0 points1 point ago

there are no giant crabs though

[–]AugustusXIII 0 points1 point ago

America, the story of us.

[–]Nihhrt 0 points1 point ago

Watch this be the ONLY picture that survives for future generations to "know" about our history

[–]salemchiles 0 points1 point ago

Can't wait for this part in Assassin's Creed III.

[–]afterbirth-stirfry 0 points1 point ago

Hey, Rodney Dangerfield is in there!

[–]truthpooper 0 points1 point ago

Get James Cameron on the phone. This is his next big hit.

[–]gtinmia 0 points1 point ago

Do I see a pic of Mohammed in there? Let the batshit outrage begin.

[–]Palaeoballer 0 points1 point ago

Is that Pteranodon and Dsungeripterus I see.

[–]tcsac 0 points1 point ago

*As written by Michelle Bachmann

[–]aerogel_codpiece 0 points1 point ago

Is that a mural from the creation museum in KY?

[–]MouthingOff 0 points1 point ago

So much to love here. Steve Erwin in his classic stance was masterfully done with class.

[–]Soullessredditor 0 points1 point ago

It's obvious it's 100% accurate, there's even a picture to prove it

[–]Rachat21 0 points1 point ago

I found Waldo

[–]c08855c49 0 points1 point ago

The best part is Steve Irwin being all "WHATCHA GON DO?!"

[–]wanderso24[!] 0 points1 point ago

I have this poster hanging up on my wall!

[–]All-good-names-taken 0 points1 point ago

I think i seen this on a doctor who episode

[–]denverdub808 0 points1 point ago

would have been damn near perfect if our Lord and Savior Cthulhu was in the backround

[–]LocalMadman 0 points1 point ago

Muslims, Skeksis and COBRA all on the same side...makes sense.

[–]Bumble_Dong 0 points1 point ago

I actually own this! It gets a ton of compliments

[–]theinvigorator 0 points1 point ago

steve irwin :'(

[–]zamuy12479 0 points1 point ago

...on one hand, the left is the good guys, and they will win.

...on the other hand, the right has dragons and a fucking deathstar...

TIE-BREAKER: which side is the space core on?

[–]Fkuck 0 points1 point ago

NO! This picture can not have been taken in 23 October 2006 Cuz Steve Irwin died at 4 September.

[–]ptowner7711 0 points1 point ago

Not so much WTF, but I like it! Anyone know where to find a higher res version of this image? Candidate for new wallpaper!

[–]hyzer_bomb 0 points1 point ago

I recognize the guy in the pink glasses but I can place him. Dark Crystal

[–]JustTheSameOlStory 0 points1 point ago

Found Waldo...

[–]SirBenjamin 0 points1 point ago

This is not historically accurate! Where is the stingray?

[–]fredy04 0 points1 point ago

I call it, "America, Field of Dreams"

[–]Killzonintaing -2 points-1 points ago

Indubitabley!

[–]EthenF -1 points0 points ago

I was expecting to see the TARDIS somewhere in there :(

[–]darthrobyn -2 points-1 points ago

I'm not sure whether The Fonz or The Death Star is my favorite part of this.

[–]Strifeee -2 points-1 points ago

You can tell this is fake. Waldo isnt even trying to hide.

[–]Nallenbot -2 points-1 points ago

That happened. I was there.

[–]dudedorey -1 points0 points ago

Is that Rodney dangerfield?

[–]CallMeAnEngineer 1 point2 points ago

This is what teachers think Wikipedia is.

[–]Another_Detour -2 points-1 points ago

'MERICA!!!!FUCK YEAH!

[–]astomp -4 points-3 points ago

If not for the fact that I would be perceived as anti-Muslim, this would be my Facebook cover page. Can someone edit out the Muslims and put some other evil characters in their place?

[–]cr1spybacon[S] 2 points3 points ago

That was decidedly an anti-Muslim sentiment.

[–]Pheonixi3 0 points1 point ago

"...some other evil characters..."

Yeah man, it's not the photo that's making you seem anti-Muslim.

[–]PDAWGS -1 points0 points ago

I bet Mitt would agree if he was in Arkansas

[–]magnax1 -1 points0 points ago

Where are the Commies and Nazis?

[–]meesta_masa -3 points-2 points ago

Done to death

[–]kasirate -2 points-1 points ago

I finally found Waldo!

[–]Saint_palane -2 points-1 points ago

Why not. Roll with it.

[–]Zachcorp -2 points-1 points ago

Gelfling?! Gelfling make peace?!

[–]Epolo2012 -2 points-1 points ago

Nice. I have a problem fitting Skyrim in this.

[–]Bombadildo1 -2 points-1 points ago

Yeah that's how I remember it.

[–]Levy_Wilson -2 points-1 points ago

This is how the far future generations will remember the 18-20th centuries. Like today with the pre-CE time period, people won't be able to distinguish fact from fiction.

[–]evil_as_skeletor -1 points0 points ago

Any chance there's a Hi Res version of this one? Would make one totally bitchin' wallpaper!

[–]C_IsForCookie -2 points-1 points ago

This is a picture of George Washington riding a triceratops in a field presumably between the years of 1796 and 1803 (based on a 16 starred flag) surrounded by Robocop, Arthur Fonzarelli, Steve Irwin, Waldo, an angel, the cool aid man, Osama bin Laden and various Taliban and Star Wars characters who are surrendering to something, 2 dragons, and 3 pterosaurs (2 of which are being ridden by angels), and the death star, all while a fire burns in the background.

[–]Amishhellcat -1 points0 points ago

new background wallpaper, thank you!

[–]Notgoose -3 points-2 points ago

Since this is an accurate portrayal of 'Merican history...how come I I don't see Jesus in there? Oh...never mind...he's not real. I forgot for a second.

[–]piccini9 -3 points-2 points ago

Washington rode a white Triceratops. I call bullshit.

[–]Apostulation -3 points-2 points ago

This is a repost.

[–]manark -2 points-1 points ago

the best part is cobra commander

[–]russelln -2 points-1 points ago

At least it's not a 100% science based dragon MMORPG.

[–]notoriousjey -2 points-1 points ago

You know...when the human race is extinct and alien archeologists are going through our remains, they're going to think pictures like this are actually 100% accurate

[–]zacch2k10 -3 points-2 points ago

triceratops never existed, other than that i can confirm this is accurate

[–]BooCradley -3 points-2 points ago

America! Fuck yeah!

[–]boom_goombah -3 points-2 points ago

I miss the guy but I absolutely lost it when I saw Steve Irwin for some reason.

[–]gulpgulpgulp -2 points-1 points ago

Is that Cat from Red Dwarf?

[–]laserbeanz -2 points-1 points ago

Mmmm, Skeksis

Edit: Link

[–]truehitman2012 -1 points0 points ago

Found waldo

[–]Spr09 -2 points-1 points ago

If that's supposed to be Muhammad, we're going to see a lot of angry radicals soon.

[–]Nisas -2 points-1 points ago

This is what Creationists actually believe.

[–]FTD_Brat -2 points-1 points ago

Accurate my ass.

Osama bin laden doesn't step out of his cave without his AKS-74U and obligitory bakelite 45 rounder.

[–]me77 -3 points-2 points ago

i was there, i'm that guy in the back.

[–]ComeAlongPonds -3 points-2 points ago

98%, as Wally too easy to find and no TARDIS

[–]Pheonixi3 -4 points-3 points ago

Bullshit. Where's Loch Ness?

[–]BJUmholtz -4 points-3 points ago

This was taken during that time River wouldn't kill The Doctor.

[–]racistal -3 points-2 points ago

Why would you take waldo into battle; he'll just hide all the time.

[–]whileyouwereliving -4 points-3 points ago

The muslims waving a white flag. Veeeery subtle.

[–]WickedElf2005 -4 points-3 points ago

American History 101

[–]N7Chris -4 points-3 points ago

This is what creationists really believe.

[–]c0rrupts0ciety 0 points1 point ago

I new my history books were all BS.

[–]yomomma56 -1 points0 points ago

I DID IT! I FINALLY DID IT!! AFTER YEARS OF STUDYING, PLANNING, AND OBSERVING, I FINALLY FOUND WALDO!!

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