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30 Times Adults Improvised And ‘Ruined’ Kids’ Coloring Books

Coloring books are commonly thought to be the domain of youngsters. And it’s no surprise that many of us grew up Crayola-ing our way through the white pages, filling in the promising shapes. We colored things other than the coloring book at times, such as hands, tables, and even walls. We were always chastised by the adult parenting police in the latter circumstances.

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Adults, on the other hand, are rediscovering their love of coloring by borrowing coloring books from their children. The subreddit “Coloring Corruptions” is dedicated to sharing examples of grown-ups converting “adorable pictures into twisted and or humorous corruptions of their previous selves.”

1. Daisy Du K’s dark version 

Daisy Du K

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2. The Belle Witch

The Belle Witch

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3. Mirror, Mirror, What do you tell?

Mirror, Mirror, In My Hand

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If you noticed more and more adults taking out their crayolas for the coloring books, you’re not the only one. This hot new trend seems to be everywhere right now, from online to real-life color books with intricate patterns and tiny shapes that require coordination and attention to detail to fill in.

Part of the reasons why adults rediscovered their passion for coloring books has to do with nostalgia and feel-good feeling that reminds us of more careless childhood days. Those feelings bring us back to a time of peace and clarity – and make it possible for us to use this as fuel to recreate less stressful times. This turned out to be a particularly useful coping mechanism in the uncertain times we live in right now.

4. This could be a great adventure

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5. The Family That Haunts Together

The Family That Haunts Together

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6. Karen And Little Miss Dora transformed into something you had never seen before

Karen And Little Miss Dora

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Moreover, the cost of living crisis can further fuel people’s passion for coloring. Wayne Bell, CEO of St. Louis, MO-based Really Big Coloring Books, who has been in the business since before the internet, says that during bad economic times, coloring books always rise in sales.

“All the expensive electronic toys go out the window as families try to save money, and a lot of people turn to that family table time with kiddos and grandkids and coloring books,” he explained.

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Pandas Are Cute But Territorial

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8. The killer fish

Just Keep Killing..... Just Keep Killing

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9. Robin Hood’s New Movie

Robin Hood's New Movie

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10. Two Olafs For The Price Of One

Two Olafs For The Price Of One

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11. Have you ever seen dumbo turn into The Jigsaw Puppet?

I Turned Dumbo Into The Jigsaw Puppet

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12. Presenting You The Exorcism Of Snow White

The Exorcism Of Snow White

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Adult colouring books aren’t the only thing selling well as more states issue stay-at-home orders. Coloring book manufacturers have also noticed an increase in demand for their large-print puzzle books, particularly among seniors.

According to Scott Ward, national sales manager of Coloring Book Solutions in Ashland, OH, this current craze among the elderly is as follows: “These are primarily elderly folks living in retirement communities or facilities where no outside visitors are currently allowed.” War argues that puzzle books allow them the opportunity to engage in an activity that will help stimulate their brain in addition to passing the time.

13. I Think My 2 Ye Old Has A Future On This Sub

I Think My 2 Ye Old Has A Future On This Sub

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14. Queen Ariel The Despot

Queen Ariel The Despot

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15. Freddy vs. Jason

Freddy vs. Jason

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16. Roo Has A Different Easter Surprise

Roo Has A Different Easter Surprise

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17. All Hail Walt Lucifer

All Hail Walt Lucifer

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18. Zombie Bambi, I am so scared

Zombie Bambi

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19. This Dollar Store Coloring Book Was A Strong Investment

This Dollar Store Coloring Book Was A Strong Investment

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20. Even Demons Know Love

Even Demons Know Love

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21. Nuke Testing With Trader Joe’s

Nuke Testing With Trader Joe’s

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22. Vampire Princess looks really dope

Vampire Princess

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23. I Call It “Snip Snip”

I Call It "Snip Snip"

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24. When there’s a darker side of you which people don’t know

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25. Winnie Needs Honey, Does not Matter Where it Comes from

Winnie Needs Honey, No Matter The Source

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26. Might Only Be Funny For Those Who Know About Warhammer

Might Only Be Funny For Those Who Know About Warhammer

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27. Chucky’s Revenge

Chucky’s Revenge

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28. Alfred Hitchcock ” The Big Birds”

Alfred Hitchcock " The Big Birds"

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#29 Trypophobia Cw On This One

Trypophobia Cw On This One

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30. Identically Delicious

Identically Delicious

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