I got this from a friend that forwards around jokes. This is pretty remarkable.
(and the last one has a punch line, of course).
It makes me wonder about that part of our brains that sees beauty in people and how gullible and flawed it is.
Why is there such a wildly different visceral reaction to each image? And isn’t it striking how these “pretty people” are all very normal looking people, just with good stylists.

Christina Aguilera

Pamela Anderson

Alicia Silverstone

Cameron Diaz

Christina Applegate

Goldie Hawn

Britney Spears

Madonna

Michael Jackson

April 18th, 2005 at 4:28 pm
Today was a total waste of makeup.
May 4th, 2005 at 6:06 am
You seem to have gotten the two pictures in the wrong order for Jacko. I thought he was much prettier in POTA. Now he looks more like Cornelius.
June 19th, 2005 at 10:15 pm
Well I know when I wake up in the morning I’m not so hott either and mostly these pictures are taken while getting the paper etc. They’re just people.
June 20th, 2005 at 7:37 pm
Thank God for makeup!!!! This from a guy who can’t understand putting that crap on ones face, now I know there is a reason for it!! Except in Jackos case, even plastic surgery is a waste of time and money, unless you are trying to look like Cornelius!!!
June 29th, 2005 at 12:42 pm
well it all goes to show that every one is the same no matter how much money they have…also i think the people who took the pictures was mean because celebs deserve privacy too
July 27th, 2005 at 1:30 am
Prooves once again that men are actually better looking then women, it’s jut a shame they aint got tits!
August 12th, 2005 at 4:39 pm
why is this such a big deal? they only look bad because you are all only used to seeing them when they’re trying to impress you. if you lowered your standards a bit and tried not to be so shallow by only looking for outer beauty you’ll realize that christina, has an amazing voice. also, that Cameron is a very talented actress. makeup is only a creative way of being who we want to be, and who we’re happy being. that’s the only purpose it should serve.
September 1st, 2005 at 8:52 am
woah! these celebs giv some girls depression coz accordin 2 TV, thats what they look like all the time, which is STUNNING. I Guess now we know their secret is make- up! (we already knew that but the pics help)
September 5th, 2005 at 7:49 am
i think cameron still looks really good without make up, and so does britney, i love christina so i dont really care!! and you have to keep in mind that madona is like 55 or sumfin!! hehe… i am surprised at pamela anderson though :P Hehehehe!!! xox nadia xox
January 20th, 2006 at 5:15 pm
And she laughed and laughed and laughed. Thank you, Lee. My ribs are sore!
February 5th, 2006 at 3:41 pm
Madonna….I still love you