Incredibly clumsy Photoshop manipulations and lazy mistakes on the part of fashion magazines and print ads generated by advertising agencies get their rightful share of contemptuous derision. On the other hand, they are so much fun to look at!
Just take a look at the hilarious image of Beyonce in the gallery. In what is supposed to be a print ad for Evian water, the pop diva was butchered so ignominiously that I'm convinced that whoever is responsible must be doing some serious hard time somewhere.
The second image showcases socialite Kim Kardashian and her football star beau Reggie Bush in an April 2009 GQ spread that was featured at TrendHunter.com. What many of us failed to notice at the time that the post was published is that Reggie Bush is a vampire; therefore, his reflection cannot be seen in mirrors.
The rest of the images focus on similar idiotic and careless Photoshop editing that is at best laughable and at worst hysterical.
Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment
Trend Themes
1. Photoshop Fails - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the photo editing software industry to develop more advanced and accurate tools.
2. Fashion Magazine Errors - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry to improve quality control processes and prevent photo manipulation mistakes.
3. Print Advertising Mistakes - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the advertising industry to create more effective and authentic campaigns without relying heavily on Photoshop manipulations.
Industry Implications
1. Photo Editing Software - Disruptive innovation potential by developing AI-powered software that automatically detects and corrects Photoshop flaws.
2. Fashion - Disruptive innovation potential by implementing stricter guidelines and regulations to prevent excessive photo manipulation in fashion magazines.
3. Advertising - Disruptive innovation potential by shifting towards more genuine and authentic advertising practices that resonate with consumers.