http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,entry&id=803625&pid=803624&uts=1261668484
http://cdn.channel.aol.com/cs_feed_v1_6/csfeedwrapper.swf
The Year in Bad Photoshopping
Also on Lemondrop: From missing body parts to digital weight loss, sometimes Photoshop can do more bad than good. Here are some of 2009's worst Photoshopped pictures.
dailymail.co.uk
Phil Walter, Getty Images
It's no surprise that probably every image in your favorite glossy has gone through the Photoshop salon for a little enhancement. However, sometimes a Photoshop fix does more harm than good. Here are some the year's Photoshop faux pas.
There's no doubt that Demi Moore is one of the hottest cougars walking the planet right now. However, her December cover sparked speculation about whether or not that is really her body. While Moore swears (via Twitter) that the image is all her, it still became one of 2009's cover images that just looked too good to be true.
dailymail.co.uk
Photoshop didn't shed the weight off this "Biggest Loser" contestant. However it looks like the image was edited so much that she ended up losing a leg.
gawker.com
Although the concept is cool, Golf Digest probably should have been slicker than just
sticking Tiger and Obama's heads on two other golfers' bodies. Unfortunately, this image, which is January 2010's cover that's on stands now, looks more like a parody than a legit photograph.
sports.yahoo.com
Kelly Clarkson has never been afraid to show that she's got meat on her bones. So when SELF magazine decided to slim her down for the September 2009 issue, it became one of the most talked about covers of the year. Despite the controversy surrounding the digital diet the magazine gave Clarkson, SELF's editor-in-chief Lucy Danziger defended the decision since cover photos should always look their best.
self.com
Alicia Silverstone and Connie Britton look top notch on Redbook's October 2009 cover. Unfortunately it looks like Ashlee Simpson didn't get the same Photoshop treatment. From the dark circles under her eyes and the odd shape of her nose, digital enhancement really didn't help her out.
gofugyourself.celebuzz.com
When Halle Berry graced Harper Bazaar's May 2009 cover, the pretty-in-pink look made us question her lighter skin tone, larger cheekbones and thinner face shape. While lighting and make-up can definitely change someone's color, the Web buzzed that magazine editors overly photoshopped Berry and made her look unrecognizable.
binside.typepad.com
Although most glossies want to have new photos of celebs on their covers, a 2009 issue of Russian Glamour decided to reprint an old cover shot of Beyonce from another Russian magazine. The only problem was that the two-year-old image has obviously been in Photoshop for way too long and made Beyonce's skin tone look so much darker than in the original.
skinnyvscurvy.com
Unfortunately being the President of the United States doesn't save you from being examined in Photoshop. The May 2009 issue of the Washingtonian took a paparazzi photo of Obama on vacation and slapped it on their cover. Aside from changing his shorts from black to red, it looks like Obama himself was fairly untouched. However, do we really need to see the president in his board shorts? We think not.
huffingtonpost.com
Photoshop really does wonders, especially when you're able to take two of popular celebrity spawn and make them look like they're BBFs. We're not saying that Suri and Shiloh aren't playmates, but OK!'s cover shot obviously looks like it's more Photoshop magic than an actual play date.
gawker.com
Just watch her music video for "3," and it really looks like Britney's been hitting the gym -- hard! But no matter how many crunches you do or how many miles you run on the the treadmill, Spears' waistline on the December issue of Australia's Cosmopolitan is one that every woman would love to have -- even Britney herself.
coverawards.com
Under Pressure, Obama Exempts Religious Groups From Contraception Rule
Book Shatters Stereotypes On Muslim Women, Sex And Love
Are There No Such Thing as Nice Guys? (Lemondrop)
This little guy decided that he needs a good washing! (FailDog)
Hall & Oates' "Jingle Bell Rock" video -- The Literal Version. It's funnier than it sounds -- go watch. (Holy Taco)
Weird Christmas "trees" made of fruit, beer bottles, circuit boards and more. (SheChive)
Comments:
Add a comment
Saturday 26 December
By carl
You need to get a job and see a shrink.
Reply
Saturday 26 December
By oldfellaqd61
which one is it ? see a shrink & draw a check or get a job that nobody else can seem too find either and when they do they dont even pay the rent lighten up tough guy
Sunday 27 December
By Nick
Demi:
You are indeed very beautiful, and wanting.
Love you
Saturday 26 December
By The one
Demi you are the cats meow! PERIOD! The rest are haters and they can go to hell, which they will very soon!
Reply
Saturday 26 December
By stensticks
cheesy, sleazy liberal low life...what a disgrace
Reply
Saturday 26 December
By mojo
alex, you gotta stop these comments. do they get you off when you write them?you need help like a sex therapy before you get too carried away and wind up in prison or worse
Reply
Saturday 26 December
By Ashley
It's not an actual person. It's a link with a virus.
Saturday 26 December
By YouWantMyMoneyDontYou
Wouldn't it be better for more people if everything advertised on AOL was purchased for twice the asking prices, all poor people would disappear, and slavery was legal again?
Reply
Saturday 26 December
By maskedblogger
That doesn't even look at all like Demi Moore, who are they kidding?
Reply
Saturday 26 December
By jim
WHAT A TRULY BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, WHEN SHE TURNS 50-60 & 70 SHE WILL STILL BE A KNOCK-OUT. SHE WILL JOIN THE RANKS OF SOPHIA LOREN & MAUREEN OHARA AND VERY FEW OTHERS OVER THEIR CAREERS WHO HAVE & WILL ALWAYS KEEP THEIR TIMELESS BEAUTY.
Reply
Saturday 26 December
By Karen
OMG Demi, you need a facelift!!!! At the least get lip implants (not too big though)
Reply
Saturday 26 December
By hannah
Demi, face it , you are a H A G and it's time to let the 30 year younger husband Go!!!! He deserves a Taylor Swift or Scarlett Johannsen
Reply
Saturday 26 December
By Charisse
Demi who cares if your hips are fake or photoshopped...whatever. NO one really cares what you're doing these days anyway! You're simply old, even though you look decent for your age!
Reply
Sunday 27 December
By Bill Long
DEMI, REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE ON THE SET OF" INDECENT PROPOSAL" , AND JOGING ONE MORNING? WOODY AND US NOBODY EXTRAS WERE HANGING OUT. AND YOU CAME UP TO US AND ASK WOODY WHY HE WAS TALKING TO US NOBODY PEOPLE!!!!!! BYE DEMI!!!!
Reply
Sunday 27 December
By BLANCOBILL
DEMI YOU REFERED TO US AS "little people". IT MUST BE GREAT TO BE UP THERE WITH OBAMA .
Saturday 26 December
By Kelly
Maybe I am stupid, but I don't think these covers are anything to talk about. They are not bad enough to make a big deal about. Most normal people with lives wouldn't have time to analyze them or notice them. I am sorry I read this article.
Reply
Sunday 27 December
By SSGT E.F.Eshliman
To Miltary2000, you really need to think about where you are at you have a job to do keep yourmind on your job.That way you don't get zapped.Keep your s--t wired shut,watch your six.Worry about the other when you get home. Thank you and everyone else away keeping us at home safe.Again fhank you all.
Reply
Sunday 27 December
By Butterfield
All of these magazines have horrible photoshop people. They need to look around and find some that know what they are doing before hiring. You think we don't notice things like a person that has been put beside another with their arm or leg all twisted or shoe half missing or one shoe completely different than the other. They are really bad. These that you showed are not near as bad as the ones inside the magazines that you think we won't notice.
Reply
Saturday 02 January
By Becky
I firmlly believe that no individual is perfecfected. Everyone has unquie flaws and all,even mine I need to embrace postivelly. Everyone is insecure,whatever or however we may be. And then not being so,you're a narcisit.
They're even worse! Trust with the proper lighting,make up,stylish clothes,any people could look beautiful in certain ways.
Kudus to the people. Physical perfection is not necceresary,although we seek out that in the begining. True love overlooks all in the end. May your journey be good in life!
Reply
Sunday 27 December
By Charity
I think anyone that has something bad to say about Demi is just hating on her due to jelousy and misery loves company. She is not only a beautiful woman but she has got a hot husband to boot. I say you go girl! And Ashton you go boy do what makes you happy and just remember that other peoples oppinions dont matter just yours and Demi's. Thanks for keeping it entertaining you guys are some of my favorite actress/actor.
Reply