Personally, I have a love-hate relationship with Snapchat. After using it extensively a few years back, I gradually lost interest and eventually deleted the app off of my phone. After living Snapchat-free for about a year, my interest was piqued a few weeks back when talk of the gender-swapping filter made its way over to Instagram. So naturally out of curiosity, I redownloaded the app.

In all honesty, my use of Snapchat is still relatively minimal, but what I have never stopped loving are the filters! There’s just something about Snapchat filters that’s innately more fun than those available on Instagram. What’s also unique about Snapchat is that users are now able to create their very own filters and share them with the community.

So I decided to brave the world of user-created Snapchat filters, take a bunch of ridiculous pictures and share them with the world – what could go wrong? Some of these live in the familiar territory of being flattering, while others are absolutely hilarious. Check them out below!

I started with the basic ones

White Teeth by Ethan

This one’s pretty straightforward and the name kinda says it all. You get whiter teeth. It’s that simple. To be honest, the level of whiteness is a tad unsettling, so it might not be the most natural-looking change.

Golden Hour by Jade Victoria

Everybody knows it, golden hour selfies are the best. There’s just something about how that golden light hits that makes everyone look like they’re shining from within, and this filter almost nails that.

80s Retro by Julien

The 80s and 90s are definitely having a moment right now, so nostalgia is always a good factor to base a filter on. That’s what this one does. You could shoot some really fun videos with this one.

Then things got a little weirder

Reverse Face Swap by JP Pirie

Yes, faceswaps are nothing new, but have you ever seen a reverse faceswap? Just as funny as they are disturbing, what’s cool about this filter is that it works even if you couldn’t convince anyone in your office to use it with you. Exhibit A above.

Shrinky Dink by Kriptk

I found my new profile picture

Thicky by Kris

Oh wait nvm this is my new picture.

Big Face by MrTolien

This one not only looks hilarious, but it’s also a voice changer app! I mean, what are you waiting for?

And I finally arrived at the conclusion that the internet is a great place

Hotdog Face by It’s Derek

I could honestly spend endless hours sending snaps and videos using this filter. It will never get old.

Cheese Puff by Phil Walton

Little did I know, my destiny in life was to be a cheese puff.