Bizarre Stock Photo Portrayals of Different Jobs Get Mocked Online, Find Yours

Creepy gynecologists, strange pharmacists, immersed coders – these are some of the images that come to mind when looking at stock photographs attempting to portray different professions.

An amusing collection of awkwardly-posing models pretending to be scientists, designers, engineers and teachers has been assembled on social media under the hashtag #badstockphotosofmyjob. 

The hashtag has been originally started by scientists but has been taken on by many others eager to point out the oddity of the stock photos. Commentators online have addressed this woeful misrepresentation of different professions with ironic captions.

I'm always laughing at the colours while drinking my coffee, man!#BadStockPhotosOfMyJob pic.twitter.com/08UL7w7yWK

— Lunohod Studio (@lunohod_st) May 15, 2018​

I find listening to the shoulder joint an incredibly important part of any examination. Heart and lungs are for losers #BadStockPhotosOfMyJob pic.twitter.com/ZBiac9ayYC

— John Taylor (@johnthevet) May 6, 2018​

I always give a thumbs up after a pelvic exam, it’s so not creepy at all #BadStockPhotosOfMyJob pic.twitter.com/wzOW0ULr1f

— Jennifer Gunter (@DrJenGunter) May 6, 2018​

I often hit people in the middle of their face with a reflex hammer. #BadStockPhotosOfMyJob pic.twitter.com/aAx2u8izPQ

— Mike Sidel (@MikeSidel) May 12, 2018​

"And the Lord said: 'Let there be oxycodone'. And there was oxycodone, and the oxycodone was good. And there was much rejoicing!"

#BadStockPhotosOfMyJob pic.twitter.com/Q9W001Hz0S

— Arya Snark (@XtremeRPh) May 6, 2018​

I sit in a dark room and project code straight to my face while solving complicated problems. This helps me to immerse myself in it and "feel" the code. #BadStockPhotosOfMyJob pic.twitter.com/eMtGurNr5d

— Tauno Talimaa (@tauntz) May 4, 2018​

Because when doing research, I always wear my regalia to the library. How else will people know I have a PhD?! #BadStockPhotosOfMyJob pic.twitter.com/phpkDBGqGc

— Shiloh Carroll (@medievalismish) May 4, 2018​

#badstockphotosofmyjob #photographer I wouldn't use a point and shoot, I hopefully don't make that face and I definitely don't make all that cash.

A post shared by Rose (@the42ndfl00r) on May 16, 2018 at 12:22pm PDT

I don't care whether you're a master level violinist or not. If your opinion about her is anything but "she's nailing it", you're wrong. This is exactly how it's done. #BadStockPhotosOfMyJob #badstockphotosofmyjob

A post shared by Renz Oliver Publico (@renz_olibear) on May 16, 2018 at 11:23am PDT

Googled it and was not disappointed. I wouldn't do a forecast any other way 😂😂 #badstockphotosofmyjob.. just in case you were wondering about my day job: #cpa #cma #accountant #analyst #informationmanagement

A post shared by Lena (@saynotopants) on May 16, 2018 at 4:24am PDT

This is also how I do carpentry. #badstockphotosofmyjob I absolutely love these #badstockphotos. #carpentry #woodworking

A post shared by Joshua E. D. Bennett (@j.e.d_bennett) on May 15, 2018 at 7:08pm PDT

This dry ice does not meet my QC standards. Inspired by #badstockphotosofmyjob #scientistswhoselfie #scientistsstaringatstuff

A post shared by @ ddomartin on May 5, 2018 at 9:03am PDT

#badstockphotosofmyjob because #fashiondesigners all wear matchy clothes and love to cuddle on the floor while admiring their mood board

A post shared by Roxane UZ (@roxtarlette) on May 16, 2018 at 9:37pm PDT

As an IT Technician I often find myself tangled in wires while staring at my absolutely amazing hands #badstockphotosofmyjob

A post shared by Basti Chane Keim (@one2chane) on May 16, 2018 at 11:05am PDT