Don’t freak out—it’s just Photoshop!
There’s nothing quite like a clever Photoshop prank. And when it involves a tiny toddler in a series of slightly perilous situations, it’s even better. One creative dad decided to have some fun by digitally placing his little girl in what he called “marginally dangerous” scenarios, and the results are both amusing and eye-catching. His intentions behind the prank are worth noting as well.
Meet Mike
Meet 32-year-old Mike, a designer from Dublin, Ireland, who took it upon himself to tease his wife and friends with these playful edits. He Photoshopped his 18-month-old daughter, Lily, into various risky situations—just believable enough to make people think, “Wait, did he really just do that?”
From having Lily at the wheel speeding down a highway to walking toward an attic, sitting too close to a table full of sharp knives, and even balancing on a fence over a body of water, Mike’s creations are both entertaining and a bit heart-stopping.
The Inspiration Behind the Prank
As he shared on his Imgur page, “I thought it would be fun to worry family by putting someone delicate in precarious situations.” What makes this even more poignant is that Lily was quite fragile at the time, having battled a rare immune disorder called HLH, which led to her spending six months in the hospital receiving chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. According to reports, out of 27 million global donors, only three were suitable, with one anonymous woman from Germany stepping up to help.
When some commenters mentioned they had tossed their kids higher, Mike humorously responded, “This is more of an inside joke. She had just gotten out from a long hospital stay and was particularly delicate; it freaked out friends and family, but I forgot the entire internet wouldn’t know that. I’ll make it higher ;).”
Raising Awareness
Through these cheeky images, Mike hopes to raise awareness for bone marrow donations and inspire others to consider becoming donors. “Now that she’s out of isolation, we’re catching up on everything we missed and doing fun stuff like this. It’s great fun,” he added.
What Does His Wife Think?
As for what his wife thinks of this little project? “My wife actually works for the Irish equivalent of CPS, so she’s particularly concerned about these,” Mike joked on Imgur. But with a dad who has such a great sense of humor, we think Lily will be laughing about these moments for years to come—until she hits her teenage years, at least. Sorry Mike, that’s just how it goes!
Learn More
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In summary, this dad’s hilarious Photoshop series not only provides laughs but also serves a meaningful purpose by raising awareness about important health issues.