20 Pics Where The Backstory Matters

Car mishaps are nothing new, but if this happens immediately after buying your first car, it might be a sign that the universe doesn't want you to be a car owner.

Have you ever taken a pic of a starry sky with your phone only to get a dark, blurry mess? Turns out all you need is an elite camera and a lot of patience.

Many of us have good hearts and want to help others, but social awkwardness gets in the way. Sometimes, you just need to go for it and offer a helping hand.

This is a great attitude. Chemo might suck, but hey — things are getting better. Also, kittens!

Anyone who's ever had a pet go missing and then return knows what a relief it is. They also know how much that pet is going to milk the situation and get treats.

Anyone can look at this knife and say, "Nice knife." But if it's a knife you personally have made, it means that much more.

It's hard to appreciate if you were born and raised in the United States, but yeah, portion sizes are pretty wild compared to other parts of the world.

Braiding isn't terribly difficult, but it's tough to do well. Clearly this person has been practicing for awhile.

Working on holidays is one thing, because you generally get extra pay. But working on your birthday has no such benefits. Props to this person for treating themselves.

I'm guessing that, after their bad luck, these may be the only clothes this couple owns. At least they're able to have fun with the situation.

Kids can be so cute and so compassionate. This person can probably afford 20 bucks for a new hamster, but it's the thought that counts.

When I got accepted into college, I just got a letter in which the institution reluctantly acknowledged that I could attend if I wanted. This guy got the red carpet.

Before kids were approved for covid vaccinations, many parents had their hearts in their throat. It's a massive relief to get them vaccinated.

There's no feeling quite like making the biggest purchase of your life and setting aside a piece of land to live on.

I'm always curious how these pen pal relationships work out in the long run, but it sure is heartwarming to see the initial meet-up.

Trees grow very slowly, but they're still strong. It doesn't seem to matter what stands in their way.

This would be a horrifying sight late at night in a darkened room, but it's a totally normal sight at a CPR class.

As a cat guy, I'm always up for finding surprise cats, even if their origins remain a mystery. But still, pretty sure this cat's actual owner would rather it hung out at home.

If you've never seen someone experiencing snow for the first time, it's a sight that will warm your jaded soul.

This one is just delightful. The parents in this pic are featured on Wikipedia's article for 'high five,' demonstrating up high, down low, too slow and all the various permutations of high fives. Apparently they're passing it on.