Ah, what a time to be alive. You can find a stock image for just about anything these days.
But it has come to the attention of the internet that there’s an unusually high number of stock images depicting women who are, for whatever reason, unable to drink their water like the rest of us.
I don’t know exactly what it is… but something is definitely up.
There are more than 2oo,000 results on Shutter Stock for the search terms “woman drinking water”. I’ve searched through all of them (and more!) so that you don’t have to. You can thank me later.
1) This natural beauty
Have you seen someone doing this before? Nah, me neither. Stock photos certainly have a way of capturing the human essence. I just want to know who hired models for this in the first place.
Like, someone thought to themselves: You know what the internet needs more of? Women drinking water in really uncomfortable positions. Let’s make it happen.
2) This thirsty woman
This girl is thirsty.
For anyone who’s seen RuPaul’s drag race you’ll know that by thirsty… I don’t just mean dehydrated.
3) This impractical lady
Okay but imagine if you didn’t this with your morning coffee? Absolutely not. Your day would be ruined.
4) Because you can’t find “adult” stock images
Okay… This one does not look like an innocent stock photo. I implore you to provide an explanation for this.
The only tag on this image is “thirst”, and I get it.
5) She’s going too hard too fast
Like, it’s really just not that hard to drink water right? Take it easy. Put the bottle to lips. Maybe try using both hands to get started. There are things you can do.
6) This looks realistic
I only drink water when I’m wearing underwear, in full makeup, and with sultry lighting. That’s what everyone does… right? Oh, and I’m smiling.
The description for this one is: Young beauty drinking bottled mineral water
Really important to know that it’s mineral water! Thank you for that.
7) This fit mom
These photos are going to make people feel very confused. I am just at an absolute loss for what the purpose of these are. What were they told before going to this photography shoot?! How was this sold to them and what does it pay? I’m asking for a friend…
8) This giggly lady
Well, she looks like she’s having a lot of fun. The headphones make it more convincing that she’s actually just been for a run. I’m here for it. It’s the least, um… suggestive image that we’ve seen so far.
But for the love of god… why don’t these ladies know how to drink water?!
9) She looks parched!
If this level of desperation for water is because she just worked out… I can relate. I’ll give her that. And I sincerely hope that’s the only thing that’s going on here.
10) This sunshine girl
Everyone likes being outside in the sun, and who doesn’t like a cold glass of water?
Well, this girl is straight up not having a good time right now. Maybe that sun is getting in her eyes?
Yeah… we’ll go with that…
11) This cartoon woman
Okay so unlike the last photo where the girl seemed to be hating her life, this woman seems a little too animated. You’d think this was an ad for Fruit Gushers or some extreme kids’ candy. Not your average Joe glass of water.
I’ve never seen someone so excited about a cold glass of the world’s most tasteless beverage. I think she’s in for some disappointment.
12) This girl who doesn’t know how drinking works
Do you think she’s hoping to just like, absorb the water? Girl, you are way far off! Please try again.
13) This woman who may be frozen in time
This looks like it’s straight out of a story where someone has the power to freeze people in time. She’s been frozen while trying to drink water in a weird way, and the water just keeps flowing.
Look at her soaked top! Half the bottle has been spilled. You think she’d have given up by now.
14) This paradox
If you’re trying to tell me you think this is a wholesome water (or Coca Cola) commercial, then I don’t believe you. Something is up!
Her shirt is encouraging us to enjoy a Coca Cola, and yet she is drinking water out of a coke glass.
This is not that innocent.
15) She’s gone too far
True: The further you hold the bottle away from your face, the harder it becomes to drink.
False: The further you hold the bottle away from your face, the cooler the picture will look.
16) This winner
Okay, so while I still can’t understand why these girls don’t just put their lips to the bottle… but at least this girl has made it work! What a wild success. She doesn’t have water dripping down her body and the bottle is almost empty. You go girl. You deserve a medal.
17) Patience is a virtue
She’s close. If she could just be patient and tip the bottle up slowly, she’d be on the right track to drinking successfully. Practice makes perfect, so maybe one day.
18) Heat stroke
This lady looks like she’s suffering from heat stroke. She needs shade, to lay down, and to drink her water more efficiently. At least she isn’t spilling it everywhere.
19) This dehydrated lady
Her hair definitely looks like it could use some hydration right about now. Absorb that H20 as soon as possible! Go, go, go!
I’ve never seen someone look so loving towards water.
20) This runner
At least she looks like she’s having fun. This one is on the more wholesome side. She looks like she’s genuinely just been for a run and needs to cool off. We needed this.
21) This girl who’s doing her best
So close… yet so far. I wonder if she (or any of these women) knows she can actually put her lips on the bottle. You don’t have to take a shot in the dark and pour it front half a foot away. Someone help her.
22) This cyclist
If it weren’t for the bodysuit, I’d say this one is innocent enough. The protective glasses and helmet don’t exactly scream “attractive”… but maybe there’s a niche market for that.
Who are we kidding. Of course there is. There’s a niche market for everything.
23) Hydrating at the beach
This is definitely the most extreme one we’ve found so far. But it’s important to hydrate when you’re in the sun! And at least she’s spilling that water all over a garment that was made to get wet.
24) Not even close
This must be pretty disappointing. Imagine this: you’re parched, dehydrated. Absolute dying for some water. You find a bottle, lift it up unreasonably high and try to pour it into your mouth…. and then this happens.
25) This young woman
Who knew pouring water on your chin could be something people searched for? Now take a moment to ask yourself how much money you would consider paying for a photo like this. 10 cents? Maybe 50?
What about $15 USD? That’s the discounted price tag on this one.
26) This woman who is… being fed water?
Why do I get the feeling she’s not the one holding that water bottle? Somehow that makes it so much weirder, right?
One should always be able to drink their own water. Get this woman a glass.
27) Right or wrong?
This could go one of two ways. Either, she’s about to drink water like a normal person (yay, you can do it!) or, she’s about to lift her arm and make a huge mess like the rest of these women. What do you think will happen?
28) Too much too quickly
Ah, refreshing. Not the water, but the image. It looks like she’s simply had too much water too fast. Still something she should have learned not to do years ago, but I’m just happy she’s actually reacting instead of pretending everything is fine.
29) This gym rat
Imagine walking over to use the machine and there’s someone sitting here doing this. Like yes that’s cool and all, but are you finished because I’d like to get in some bicep curls, please.
Again, so thirsty.
30) Must be a hot day
She’s definitely not trying to drink this. Right? I certainly hope not. Otherwise she needs to reassess her hand eye coordination. Like, ASAP.
31) This confused soul
How does this happen? I can’t tell if she’s trying to look hot or has genuinely just missed her mouth entirely after a workout. Hell, maybe it’s both.
32) This dehydrated woman
If she tried opening her mouth she might have more success. But… I’m not sure it would improve this picture. So we’ll cut our losses. Moving on.
33) This parched girl
I just can’t imagine why you would ever need this stock image. What project are you working on? If anyone can explain this please contact me immediately – I am actively in search of answers.
This is arguably the weirdest one we’ve seen yet. And I hope it stays that way.
34) Chin up, girl
Why do so many of these girls keep getting the water all over their chins?! Just lift it a wee bit higher and you got it. You’re almost there!
35) She’s probably regretting her decision right now
Okay okay, this one kills me. She looks like she’s having a horrible time – possibly even spitting up the water. And get this! If your company needed this (for reasons that are still unknown to me), it would cost you a whopping $199.99 AUD ($130 USD). Fortunately for most companies, I think they can probably continue business as usual without.
36) A very normal drinking pose
Like, this is… weird, right? It’s not just me?
Or does everyone drink water like this and I’m the weirdo.
37) The red dress
This one is hilarious.
The description: “Beautiful girl in red dress drinks water from bottle, against green grass.”
Red dress…? red dress?? You can hardly see the dress at all!
38) Put out
This girl looks absolutely exhausted. If she could just figure out how to drink that water more efficiently, she might be able to work out harder and smarter!
39) Rain drop, drop top
Wait a minute… is it raining? It looks like it, but her hair is totally dry. On the other hand, you can’t rely on stock photos for logic, can you? Maybe it’ll be easier for her to just lean back and soak up that rain instead of awkwardly holding the bottle away from her mouth. Who knows.
40) So close, yet so far
Description: “Cute happy teen girl drinking water from bottle after exercises.”
The first four words have no business being in that description, but okay.
And also… what?! This girl is using the right technique, I’m rooting for her. She’s so close! And yet, she’s still got water dripping down her chin. What are we going to do with these girls?
41) This lady who’s doing her best
Probably the best for accuracy we’ve seen so far but like… still not quite there. 10 points for effort though. Aim game is pretty strong, she’s just overdoing it. But aren’t they all?
42) Down to the last drop
She doesn’t have much water left and she’s letting it all go to waste. What a shame. If only there were some way to drink liquids without sacrificing half and getting it all over our clothes!
43) Some accuracy!
At least she’s colouring within the lines. Well done. You go girl.
44) Swing and a miss
Maybe if she opened her eyes she’d be able to improve her hand eye co-ordination. This is just a waste of water! You know there are thirsty people all over the world and you’re just going to be pouring it willy nilly all over the place? Girl, no.
45)
Come on! That facial expression doesn’t shout dehydration. It shouts thirsty. And not in a good way. Do I just have a dirty mind?!
46) Hydrating spa mask?
This looks like it could be a spa advertisement if only her mouth were closed and we ditched the water bottle. These misleading images are going to give the youths the wrong idea. This is not how you drink water, kids!
47) Sparkles
Another mishap. But in her defence, the description for this image specifies that the young woman is drinking sparkling water. Maybe she wasn’t ready for it and this is what happened. Or, maybe she’s like the rest of the stock image troop and just, for whatever reason, cannot hydrate correctly.
48) The lid has a purpose, people
We don’t need to be drinking our water like we pour it, ladies. Just straight from the bottle works. That bottle top was literally made for it! Put it to use.
49) Here’s a tip!
No seriously m’am, you have to tip the bottle for the whole pouring-into-mouth thing to work. Isn’t that like Hydration 101? Somebody help this lady before she becomes even more confused as to why she’s not getting any of that sweet H2O.
50) This capture, mid-drink
The suspense is killing me! What’s going to happen next? Will she make it, or not? She looks like she’s on the right track, but if she’s anything like these other women… I don’t have much faith.
51) This thirsty guy
We’ll include one man for good measure. It’s not just the women who can’t figure out how to drink water like the rest of us… but like, there’s definitely way more in the stock photos.
But he’s mostly just because it’s too hilarious not to include.
52) This thirsty woman
The only description for this image is: thirsty woman. But if she’s really that thirsty, she’s about to be sorely disappointed. That water is not making it to the mouth.
53) Aleksanders Angels
Okay so by this point we’ve seen a lot of these images have been uploaded by an Aleksander Markin. Maybe he is the key to figuring out what this is and why it’s happening.
54) Staying tight lipped
You’ve gotta open that mouth girl! How have these women made it this far without learning how to drink water? I’d say each to their own but… nah. You’re doing it wrong.
55) This dehydrated lady
I think she misunderstood the term “face moisturizer”. This won’t work for ya girl.
56) This special water drinking uniform
Can we please talk about this uniform? This is not a workout situation. This is not even a bathing suit. This is… I’m just going to say it. This is weird.
57) Worthy of a charity
Another perfectly good bottle of water wasted by a woman who doesn’t know how to drink it. I’m going to start a charity dedicated to educating young women about how to drink water.
Every day, a thirsty woman in need of hydration continuously pours a bottle of water on her face instead of drinking it. Donate today, and save someone in need.
58) Not quite there
Girl, nah. That is not going to make it. But hot tip: you don’t need to be smiling and stuff – you can just drink like a regular gal. Stay focused!
59) Dry as a bone
Another weirdly suggestive image. How have these women taken something so boring and innocent, and made it so X-rated?! Part of me is cringing and the other part of me is inspired. I don’t know what to think!
60) She’s got good aim
Even with eyes closed this girl is, at the very least, actually drinking the water. Sure, there’s some (okay, a lot) being lost, but compared to some of these women it’s a win. At least she’s hydrating semi-successfully.
61) Water bottle microphone
This looks more like she’s singing a shower solo with a plastic water bottle prop (we’ve all done that right?). Not like she’s actually drinking something.
62) For external use only
This is the furthest from effective way to drink that we have seen yet! She’s so sleepy she’s forgotten what to do with that glass of water all together.
63) This looks romantic though
It hasn’t happened yet… but I can almost guarantee the next frame would include water completely missing her lips. She looks like she’s going in for a kiss more than she looks like she’s ready to take a drink!
64) Closed from eye pleasure
Another killer description which has me folded over with laughter: Young woman drinks water from bottle, has closed from eye pleasure
If that doesn’t scream “this is a metaphor for something else” I don’t know what does.
I don’t often close my eyes with pleasure over water.
65) Hitting the bottle
I don’t want to gossip but… I think she has a drinking problem! Though compared to most of the women we’ve seen so far, it could be worse.
66) Save the turtles
Okay so sure, she’s not spilling it everywhere, but girl! It’s 2020. We are not out here using plastic straws. Don’t forget about the turtles! I hope we’re going to recycle that plastic bottle too.
67) All smiles
I’m so happy you’re enjoying your water, but I don’t think it really works like this. Surely that will just make your teeth cold and eventually cause a mess. You’re almost there though!
68) Almost there!
I’m optimistic about this one actually. She may just pull it off! Now she just needs to open her eyes to make it less weird.
69) Cooling off, or drinking?
Absolutely just missing the mark, not even pretending. You’d think if you were already in a bikini there would be another way to cool off. Perhaps you’re nearby to a pool or a lake. That seems more efficient to me but hey – it’s not my water.
70) We need a lifeguard!
This seems like a risk of drowning. Are you willing to die for stock footage?
71) Is this a Sephora commercial?
Not only can I not understand why she’s trying to drink her water this way… but I’m also confused about why anyone would need to exercise with full makeup on.
72) Hate when this happens
Oh no! I hate it when I try to drink from a bottle and a then think of a funny joke I told three weeks ago so I start laughing but I don’t stop tilting the bottle towards my face so it just spills away from my face and I act like nothing it wrong.
Happens all the time.
73) Please don’t do it
I just feel like it would be too easy for an internet troll to photoshop this and make it very different.
74) Don’t over think it!
Wait, is it sip, squeeze, mouth? Or squeeze, mouth, sip? Sip, drink then squeeze?
75) When you’ve had enough of these women who can’t drink water properly
Okay and so now we’ve found seventy five of these images. Excuse me?! And that’s not even all of them! This lady looks a little bit like how I feel. Get it together girls!
Some of my favourite memes are made from weird stock images that people come across on this enigma we call the internet. But these ones take the cake!
I can’t wait to see what the internet does with this absolute gift.
What do you think sparked this weird trend of confusing, awkward, sexually charged stock photos?
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