today was not a fairy tale, taylor swift

today officially sucked. i'm in need of a little lift, a laugh. and its in times like these that i gain a greater appreciation for sports pictures. there are few sports pictures posted in any newspaper or magazine i've seen where the athlete is exhibiting their perfect dimples or their winning smile. however, in my vast experience of viewing sports photos, i have seen incredible athletes looking like total retards. for the sake of those of you who have never taken time to truly appreciate the art of sports photography, i'll take the liberty of posting some especially hysterical ones for you.


does this one really even need a caption? there is one word for this pic: SICK.


alright, whoever edited this photo, was a genius. the perspective is unmatchable. i couldn't have done better myself. oh, and don't you just love how his tongue is hanging out all crazy?


so i didn't know you could play sports that soon after having your wisdom teeth out. apparently i was wrong.


i get the feeling this guy is either possessed, or he has seriously mistaken the basketball for a crystal ball.


I had no idea asians could tango like that. i feel the passion, i really do.


as in so many other aspects of life, timing is everything. nailed it!


its a new party game! kind of like pin the tail on the donkey, but less hazardous to children's vital body parts.


*run, run, run, run, sparkle! sparkle!*


what do you think was going through the poor white guys' head at this point? my best guess is "Shaquile O'neal, get the eff off of me."


i like this guy's strategy: i'm going to get the guy to jump up really high in the air with me, while neither of us have the ball, and then i'm going to straight-arm punch him."


this is a habit that no one wants to get caught doing on camera. i wonder if it gets him pumped up or...?

I was absolutely right. some ridiculously hilarious sports photos were just what i needed.