40+ Times People Forgot to Check the Background of Their Photos Before Posting Them Online

What’s the first thing you do when you upload a photo to social media? Maybe you check to see if it's in focus, or you make sure your eyes are looking nice and sparkly. Perhaps you double-check that there aren’t any other people in the frame who aren't supposed to be there. Yeah, didn’t think so... How about checking to make sure your background isn’t full of miscellaneous clutter, or worse, people? Unintentional and intentional photobombing are both on the rise. It can make you uncomfortable and earn you ridicule if you post a photobombed snap online. Check out these hilarious examples of people who forgot to check their pics' backgrounds!

It's always important to be aware of your surroundings before taking a photo, especially if you plan to post it online. Unfortunately, some people don't realize this until it's too late. As a result, they end up with some hilarious (and embarrassing) photos.

While everyone should've been looking at the golfer in this shot, they were too busy reacting to the shock of the golf cart flipping over in the background. This looks like something that would happen in a series like Modern Family.

One has to be very careful about the background when taking selfies. This guy forgot that he was standing in front of a car window while taking his own snap. Of course, he pretended that someone else was trying to click the snap and he was being camera-shy.

We all have that friend who constantly posts photos of themselves on social media. The one who seems to be in a new place every other day with their loved ones? Well, even they might not be cautious while clicking their snaps. So, what will be the result?