Random guy hilariously photoshops himself into the lives of famous celebrities
In 2022, the internet is obsessed with three things: capybaras, celebrity culture, and the raster graphics editing software, Photoshop. As Kim Kardashian continues to edit essential muscles out of her body, one artist has taken his Photoshopping skills to the next level by inserting himself into the daily lives of the rich and famous.
Call it virtual photo-bombing or his own take on the ‘Photoshop fails and bails’ phenomenon that has been gripping internet culture since its conception, digital artist and comedian Robert Van Impe—also known as Average Rob—is a self-proclaimed “mediocre dude from Belgium” who hilariously edits himself into celebrity photos.
Be it candid pictures or editorial photoshoots, Van Impe’s creations flawlessly blend him into the images in question, in turn giving the impression that he often hangs out with public figures in real life. From evening bike rides with Brangelina to chasing Leonardo DiCaprio—the founding father of ‘Leo Sexuals’: people who are only attracted to women aged 21 to 25—semi-naked with a water gun on a sunny morning, here are 15 mind-blowing images Van Impe has broken the internet with:
1. Behind the scenes of the iconic image
Hey Kanye, think twice before running down the halls with your soon-to-be-long-lost boo at 3 am, okay? Some of us are actually trying to catch some shut-eye here.
2. Van Impe reportedly paid $2,000 for this front row seat
… And I’m pretty sure he doesn’t remember half of it.
3. The Lively-Reynolds family looks a little sus here
“Had the weirdest dream last night: Ryan Reynolds was my dad and Blake Lively changed my diapers… twice,” the artist captioned this creation. “Not sure if [this is] awkward or life goals.” Oh, life goals for sure, Van Impe. Life goals for sure.
4. The secret member of the Jonas Brothers
We were really out here thinking the popular band was capped at three members.
5. Once Upon a Barf in Hollywood
Fun fact: Van Impe holds a Master’s degree in Advertising and Marketing from Coventry University and works as a journalist for Belgian comedy magazine Humo.
6. Third wheeling like a pro
It’s the hole in his socks for me.
7. The legendary lengths Van Impe goes for his creations:
8. “Probably the worst massage I’ve ever gotten…”
“Would not recommend,” the artist captioned this post.
9. RIP Brangelina
Here’s a tribute to all the evening bike rides Van Impe has had with the pair.
10. This one’s way too iconic to miss
11. BREAKING: DiCaprio was seen freeze-tagging his buddies following split from Camila Morrone
12. “Throwback to when I called shotgun but Britney wasn’t having it…”
Remember Britney Spears’ 2007 “umbrella incident” which became a pop culture milestone via memes and Tumblr GIFs? Well, here’s another fun fact: the paparazzo who Spears attacked with the umbrella reportedly auctioned the “prized artefact” ten years later.
13. Introducing Van Impe, popularly known as “KimYe’s surrogate mother”
14. “That’s so Miley”
Here’s a mini throwback to the time Van Impe chose to be Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s faithful furry friend.
15. Mooom!! Adele is taking up all the space on the couch again…
