30+ Confusing & Funny Photos Without Any Context

This article appeared in pensandpatron.com and has been published here with permission.

Sometimes, photos are deliberately funny, and sometimes, it's just a matter of good luck and timing that gives you a perfect shot. The context may feel necessary, but many photos manage to be funny without any explanation. Here is a compilation of some of the funniest pictures that have no rhyme or rhythm but are bound to make you chuckle regardless.

The Reluctant Guest

In recent years, Vietnam has really boomed as a travel destination for many. Despite what some 20th-century wartime media may have led people to believe, the country is a warm, welcoming place with plenty to see and do for city slickers and jungle cats alike. This cozy and inviting atmosphere can be attributed to the openness and humility of the Vietnamese population. Although you may not speak a word of Vietnamese, there will always be a kind local to point you in the right direction and help you get where you're going.

The Reluctant Guest

A Lonely Deer

Colombia is another country that is consistently unfairly portrayed in Western media. Far from the lawless desert it is routinely described as, Colombia is actually something of an oasis. It's a country of perpetual pink sunsets and good vibes all year round. Of course, it's the locals who really make the country worth visiting. Plenty of countries know how to have a good time, but the citizens of Colombia know how to make visitors feel like they're right at home as well.

A Lonely Deer

A Well-Dressed Car

As a travel destination, Hungary is often overlooked in favor of more popular European destinations like England, Germany, and France. While Europeans are generally stereotyped as an uptight and serious bunch, Hungarians, in particular, are thought to be even more reserved. But perhaps this air of reservation is simply politeness being mistaken for something else. Hungarian citizens are courteous and well-mannered, but they're also generally pretty open-minded-a far cry from how they are typically characterized. The country itself is also worth visiting for its beauty alone.

A Well-Dressed Car

Who Let the Dogs Out

Another European country that is consistently mischaracterized, the Netherlands is a great place to visit if you're a first-time traveler, mostly due to how welcoming they are to visitors of all creeds and colors. In fact, roughly 2.6 million out of the country's 17 million citizens are foreign-born-there has to be a reason they chose to stay, right? Of course, the country is generally well-maintained too. The overall infrastructure of its towns and cities is great, as are its canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes, all of which the country is famous for.

Who Let the Dogs Out