15 cartoon characters we spotted in the real world

Have you ever seen someone who looks just like a cartoon character?

We’re not talking about caricatures or vague resemblances, either. We’re talking about the times you see someone that looks so identical to an animated figure, that you almost think they were the inspiration behind their design.

After all, those cartoonists have to get their ideas from somewhere. So, following much searching, we think we’ve found their coveted treasure trove once and for all:

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15 cartoon characters we spotted in the real world

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  Peter Griffin from "Family Guy"

  This guy looks like Peter Griffin. Talks like Peter Griffin. And lives like Peter Griffin. Check it out.Imgur

• Lola from "Shark Tales"

  Even if you turned her into a fish, Kylie Jenner would still look good. Twitter/‏‏@ImNotTwitFamous

• Shrek

  Would you stay in this guy's swamp? We know we wouldn't. Getty/Imgur

• Edna from "The Incredibles"

  We almost have to wonder if Edna was made to look like actress Linda Hunt on purpose!Getty/The Canadian Press

• Eric Cartman from "South Park"

  "Screw you guys, I'm going home." The Canadian Press/Imgur

• Elsa from "Frozen"

  Florida teen Anna Faith Carlson became an online sensation after posting this photo on the internet. Whether she can sing "Let It Go," however, remains to be seen. Imgur

• Mr. Burns from "The Simpsons"

  We think this Simpsons character would find his lookalike "excellent."Imgur

• Dora the Explorer

  It looks like the real Dora just explored a little too far.Imgur

• Russell from "Up"

  Boy scouts always come prepared, especially this one, apparently. Imgur

• Carl Fredrickson from "Up"

  Don't even think about showing this guy a retirement home. Imgur

• Leela from "Futurama"

  "Teen mom" star Farrah Abraham may have two eyes, but the resemblance is still pretty striking!Twitter/‏@F1abraham

• Linguini from "Ratatouille"

  Better check this guy's kitchen for mice... Imgur

• Splinter from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"

  Ninja fail. You're supposed to become one with the shadows, Splinter. Jeez! The Canadian Press/Imgur

• Boo from "Monsters Inc."

  Monsters in the closet? No problem, Boo is here.Imgur

• Kermit

  Sure, Kermit may not be animated, but this resemblance is uncanny! Twitter