We’ve all been there – the experience of being the third wheel. Whether it’s on a night out on the town or a party with friends, sometimes it’s just inevitable that we’re going to be the odd person out with a happy couple.
With the rise of of mobile photography, many of these moments have been captured for posterity, leading to lots of hilarious moments frozen in time.
Sometimes the third wheel is clearly not happy to be there – but other times, they make the best of a situation and make a great joke through a photo.
Check out these funny shots of third wheels with happy couples below – they’re sure to give you a laugh whether you’re in a relationship or the third wheel yourself.
One of these three isn’t happy to be there – venture a guess as to which one?
The facial expression speaks a thousand words as the guy’s friend snuggle up
This sleeping arrangement is interesting, if nothing else, for that top bunker
It look’s like someone isn’t too please about his neighbors’ public display of affection
Multi-tasking – playing the third wheel and serving as the back to a chair
Who needs a significant other when there’s food?
The caption says it all
Is this game even made for three people?
One has to wonder if they knew that this hilarious photobomb was happening
This guy is going above and beyond as a third wheel by keeping his friends dry
If you’re not going home with anyone, it’s at least good to have a sense of humor about it
He can’t even bear to pick his head up off the table
Think they know she’s there?
This guy can’t even bear to watch the PDA his friends are engaging in
Sweet treats are a good cure for loneliness as this girl is finding out
Apparently someone had enough and needed to lie down to deal with the PDA
He can’t even bear to watch
One has to wonder if they’d still be kissing after seeing that face
If sleeping space is tight, sometimes you just have to make the best of it
Someone doesn’t look to pleased to be the third wheeler here
The photobomb placement here is top-notch
There’s nothing like a good Photoshop meme to describe third-wheeling
At least she’s honest – and she’s got the shirt to prove it
One has to wonder if those two are working to make her angry on purpose…
Mobile devices: a great distraction when your coupled up friends get annoying
Someone doesn’t appear to be pleased to be the third wheel
Hopefully that she and that column have a happy future together
Good thing there’s a third straw in there
This young lady isn’t afraid to poke her nose in her friends’ personal space
If you’ve got to be the third wheel, sometimes it’s best to slap a smile on