Word of the Day: Photobomb

[RubyK]

Originating from a 2008 entry on Urban Dictionary, and added to Merriam-Webster in 2017, "photobomb" is used to describe the moment when someone purposefully inserts themselves into a photograph the moment it's being taken. It's generally done as a prank, in jest—and it always ruins the shot.

I have never had anyone photobomb my pictures, but I think it is extremely rude to photobomb strangers.

 

[Furryanimal]

Yes..very naughty Liz!

 

[RubyK]

There are many photobomb photos on the Internet. Had no idea. Some are obviously set ups. Here's one.

 

[Pappy]

Me and my son at my granddaughters wedding.

 

[SeaBreeze]

While camping years back, I went to take a photo of my furkids in the truck, and once the cat saw the camera he had to photobomb the pic. Notice the large appearance of his head as he kept getting closer to the camera.