You know how women get teased online for their “duck face” selfies or dramatic pout? Well, turns out men have their own set of signature moves too, and they’re even funnier.
Some lie sprawled across the couch like a starfish, while others twist themselves into hilarious positions just to play video games.
Women on TikTok are jumping on a new trend where they capture and share photos of the men in their lives — their partners, dads, even bosses — in awkward and hilarious poses.
Some of them will make you cringe, some will make you laugh, and some will feel strangely relatable.
#1 Repairing Our Light Socket Looking Like A Question Mark 😂
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#2 😟
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#3 He Said It Helps Ground Him 😂
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A guy holding a wine glass carefully so it doesn’t tip over, or someone trying to get comfortable while they’re fast asleep, aren’t poses — they’re just people living their lives.
We can’t be camera-ready all the time, and that’s exactly what makes these photos so entertaining and innocent.
They may look a little silly, and maybe icky to some, but they’re totally human.
#4 Cooking Dinner Whilst Sitting Down…
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#5 😭
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#6 Not My Man Anymore
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It’s easy to see why some people might call these postures “icky” at first glance.
With social media constantly showing everyone at their most polished, seeing someone fail at a simple stretch or sit in a weird way can look awkward or out of place.
Take influencers posting “just woke up” reels, for example. They act like they rolled out of their bed five seconds ago, but somehow their hair is perfect, their makeup flawless, and their outfit looks like it was picked by a stylist.
Most of us wake up with messy hair, squinty eyes, and maybe a shirt inside out. And that’s why some of these awkward photos feel relatable and cute at the same time.
#7 This
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#8 Tbh I Hope My Ex Sees This Hahaha
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#9 😭
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The ick factor isn’t new, and it isn’t just for laughs.
The term has exploded partly due to reality TV and social media, describing that sudden revulsion you can feel toward someone — especially romantic partners.
In a 2025 study of single adults aged 24–72, 64% reported experiencing the ick.
This isn’t always a dealbreaker, though, as only 26% ended their relationship immediately. 42% broke up later, but 32% stayed in the relationship despite the ick.
Women were also more likely to report feeling the ick than men (75% vs. 57%).
#10 When Bae Proposed To Me 🥰🤣
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#11 My Personal Favorite
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#12 Lord Help Me, I Hope He Doesn’t See This
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Researchers analyzed dozens of TikTok videos with the hashtag #theick, trying to find all the things that made people recoil from their partners.
Common triggers included acting in ways that don’t fit gender expectations, embarrassing yourself in public, weird speech patterns, or trying too hard to follow trends.
Tiny quirks like someone’s feet not reaching the floor while sitting, or a guy rocking jean-shorts, also made the list. And interestingly, looks weren’t the biggest factor at all — personality and behavior mattered far more.
#13 He Says “Everyone In His Family Sits Like This”
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#14 Scrunched Up Toes Out Like A Newborn Photo Shoot
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#15 I Looked Over And Saw This
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While huge flaws or compatibility issues make sense for people to get the ick, many of the triggers are completely normal human quirks.
Women often said the biggest icks were men being too feminine or committing fashion faux pas. While some valid icks included men acting misogynistic.
Men, on the other hand, were more triggered by women being overly trendy, and physical appearance showed up more on their list than women’s.
“The modern dating scene is overwhelmed by individuals with high and possibly unrealistic expectations of their intimate partners. Although there is a great amount of choice out there, there seems to be little accountability for how one can self-improve towards strengthening their own relationships. The onus seems to be on the other person to present as the ‘perfect’ choice,” says Raquel Peel, a psychology researcher at the University of Notre Dame, Australia.
#16 He’s Hilarious
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#17 VR
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#18 This
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There are actually several reasons why some people sit or stand in ways that look… let’s say, unique.
People often discuss their weird postures on forums like Reddit, where users share how they naturally stand or sit in unusual ways — and often only notice when someone comments on it.
They say the reasons vary from comfort or habit to even sensory tendencies. For example, people on the autism or ADHD spectrum sometimes find certain poses more soothing or grounding.
Some say that squatting, lounging in a weird way, or balancing on one leg can actually be better for your back or hips.
#19 Back Off Ladies. That’s All Mine
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#20 This Is Mine And I Made A Video On It. I Still Can’t Get Over It
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#21 This Is How It Sleeps
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So the next time you see a guy in a weird pose — legs dangling awkwardly, face scrunched concentrating on a video game, or lying on the floor like he lost a battle with gravity — just remember that this is real life.
We can’t all be picture-perfect, and we shouldn’t be.
#22 Just Gonna Leave This Here…
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#23 This Is My Ex Btw
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#24 Like It’s Not That Serious
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#25 Why Do They All Do It?
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#26 Good Thing He Doesn’t Have Tik Tok 😂
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#27 Jail
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#28 Don’t Have A BF But Here’s My Dad
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#29 Swim
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#30 Literally Whyyyyy Was He Sleeping Like That
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#31 Peak
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#32 My Boss A Few Days Ago
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#33 Lunch
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#34 My Old Manager From Dutch Bros Used To Be In The Window Like This
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#35 He Was Doing The Dishes…
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#36 🤣
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#37 No Longer My Man But Literally Be So Serious. The Grip
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#38 I Had To
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#39 It’s The Hand In The Slipper For M
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#40 My Slay Queen
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#41 Taking Pics Of Flowers
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#42 Found Him Like This
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#43 And Imma Stick Beside Him
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#44 Safe To Say, We’re No Longer Playing Mini Golf
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#45 Told Him To Pose For A Picture
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#46 Ya.. On Our Wedding Day 🤣 In The Album For Generations
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#47 Writing His Letter Of Recommendation
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#48 The Way He Holds A Wine Glass
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#49 😂 Don’t Ask How
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#50 Seriously! 😂😂
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#51 I Hope My Ex Sees This Honestly
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#52 If You See This I’m Sorry Babes
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#53 I Had Just Had Our Baby, Hormones Are Raging.. And He’s Outside Feeling Bonita
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#54 Pardon Me, Princess
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#55 After He Stayed Up Til 5am
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#56 I Screamed When I Saw Him Doing This
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#57 Yes He Was Asleep Like This
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#58 He Got That iPad Kid Pose
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#59 Like Ok Doubtful King
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#60 Not My Man, But My Stepdad
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#61 What Ever This Focused Stance Is LOL
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#62 He Wears Them Under His Pants For Work Bc It’s Cold But I Hate Them
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#63 Reading Through These Comments And Then I Looked Over At My Husband
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#64 I Have Too Many To Choose From
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#65 Why
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#66 Let Me Just Leave This Here
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#67 I Have No Idea How He Even Got The Blanket This Tight
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#68 My Husband Was Just Sitting Like This So I Had To Come Back To Your Post
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#69 Looking Behind The Fridge
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#70 My Man Getting His Haircut At My Moms
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#71 Dinner
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#72 Don’t Know Who He Is But Just Know I Was Giggling
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#73 Why Are They So High ?!?
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#74 “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep…”
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#75 Slay Queen
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#76 Not My Man But My Dad
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#77 My Pawpaw ….💀
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#78 Thank You I Took This The Other Day & Had No Where To Put It
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#79 😭
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#80 With Our Newborn
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#81 Chill
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#82 Chill
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#83 My Husband Stands Like This In Every Picture
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#84 😟
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#85 I Present The Gift Wrapping Stance
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