What People Are Really Saying When They Look at Art

"I don't get it."

Jul 25, 2013

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People usually head to a museum or gallery for intellectual conversations about art and culture. While we expect such visits to inspire thrilling and insightful conversations, art often leaves us scratching our heads in confusion.

We've all seen the photos of people standing in front of works of art with quizzical looks on their faces. Stock images of galleries and museums display groups engaging in what look like deep conversations about the artworks, but what are they really saying to each other? We've taken some creative license to fill in the blanks for you. Enjoy our list of What People Are Really Saying When They Look at Art.

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What People Are Really Saying When They Look at Art

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"I already checked guys...she is definitely wearing underwear."

24

"What do you think her hair feels like?"

23

"Maybe if we turn it a little and move it down...""Honey, you're doing it again. Watching HGTV doesn't make you an interior designer."

22

"I'm just saying...it looks exactly like the last four.""Get away from me."

21

"Ah, I remember when you used to look like this!" "Go to hell, dear."

20

"Ew, you can see his wiener!"

19

"You're right, he does look like the guy who pisses on our stoop!"

18

"Yep, they totally copied Supreme."

17

"What do you think the word EXIT symbolizes?"

16

"Honey, are you sure you want to be artificially inseminated?"

15

"It's ok. A lot of guys I've been with don't get it either."

14

"If you look hard enough a sailboat becomes visible."

13

"What do you say we ditch this snore fest and make some art of our own?""Oh John, Rembrandt always makes you horny!"

12

"I understand that, Carol, but did they have to include every detail?"

11

"Is it dead?""I don't know. Let's tap the glass and see if it moves!"

10

from the crowd: "Bro, it's just a bunch of horses. Stop trying to reappropriate my art."

9

"That's funny...I don't have nipples either."

8

"And then I said, 'My kid DID draw that!"

7

"This face? No sir, I'm pretty sure that's not 'that bastard Hugh Jackman' either. Can you give someone else a chance to ask questions now?"

6

"Smell it! I swear, it's scratch and sniff!"

5

"And then that Ray-something pulled it out and it was this long and purple!"

4

"Yes. I have heard that I look like George Lucas, but can we get back to discussing the art, please?"

3

"Why is she the only one naked? Who painted this, Joe Francis?!"

2

"Let's take this home and play Django Unchained!"

1

"Huh...certainly looks like a d*** to me."

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"Maybe if we turn it a little and move it down..."

"Honey, you're doing it again. Watching HGTV doesn't make you an interior designer."

"I'm just saying...it looks exactly like the last four."

"Get away from me."

"Ah, I remember when you used to look like this!"

"Go to hell, dear."

"What do you say we ditch this snore fest and make some art of our own?"

"Oh John, Rembrandt always makes you horny!"

"Is it dead?"

"I don't know. Let's tap the glass and see if it moves!"