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27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

None of us are perfect, but that doesn't stop some people from picking on others in their quest to be 'cool'... With the internet littered with trolls, bullying is rife, so it's a welcome relief to see people using humor and self-mockery to shut down their critics!

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Here are 29 awesome people who overcame bullies and critics by using self-mockery with hilarious results! What about you? How do you react when someone picks on you or if you find yourself being mercilessly teased? Do you use self-mockery or do you tend to crawl away and hide?

1. When Harry Potter lines up for a photo with a fan that looks more like the character than the actor himself!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

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2. This teacher is the only one in the school who wears a headscarf - we just love her sense of humor!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

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3. “When I was 16, my parents commissioned my grandad to paint a portrait of me to raise my self-esteem. It did not.”

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© floozyesq / twitter

4. "This is why no one talks to me at school!"

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

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5. When you're fed up of people asking you if you're pregnant just because you carry a little extra weight...

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

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6. This lady tells people who comment on her really long arms that she doesn't need to bend down to do up her laces!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© Girly Memes / facebook

7. Oh the irony...

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© AfistingRobot / reddit

8. When you serve yourself a mug of irony

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© dddash / reddit

9. Don't you just love yearbook editors?

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© Idonthaveausernamebecauseimnotcreative / imgur

10. At least this employee can see the funny side!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

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11. When you get sunburned and your face swells up!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© CadeHuckabay / twitter

12. The camera never lies, although mirrors like to distort

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© IchHuhn / reddit

13. When fortune cookies make fun of you!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© briochebro / reddit

14. A restaurant owner who knows how to welcome their regular customers!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© leebob05 / reddit

15. Bet he never knew he had a twin

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© Idonthaveausernamebecauseimnotcreative / imgur

16. When you decide to celebrate your divorce with a special cake!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© shapingsense / imgur

17. This guy was fed up with his students poking fun at his bald head, so came up with this genius idea!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© Fergus93 / reddit

18. How to alter a tattoo after a nasty break-up!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© MustardTiger99 / reddit

19. When you're determined to seduce the nurses!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© dsblock19 / reddit

20. Be different by dressing the same...

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© andyreddiator / reddit

21. Do as I say, but not as I do!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© jaykirsch / reddit

22. Work out and enjoy a beer at the same time!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© gavhimself_ / reddit

23. The coolest prosthetics doctor on the planet!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© Caesar100 / reddit

24. Correction... The camera does sometimes lie!

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© bilbofraginz / reddit

25. Seen on the Olathe Police website - “We’ve been training all year for this day.”

Illustration de l'article : 27 photos that prove the power of self-mockery in the face of adversity

© OlathePolice / twitter

26. An anatomically perfect disguise

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© igri / pikabu

27. When DiCaprio won his first Oscar he asked the engraver “Do you make it every year? How would I know…”

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