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21 Celebrity Mug Shots That Became Cultural Artifacts21 mug shots that went from booking to iconic

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01What happened

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Mental Floss published a listicle on May 28, 2026, detailing 21 celebrity mug shots that have become cultural artifacts. The article covers famous booking photos from figures like Nick Nolte, Mugshot of Donald Trump, and others that have been widely circulated and referenced in pop culture.

mental floss dropped a list of 21 celebrity mug shots that are basically pop culture canon. includes nick nolte's bleary-eyed look, trump's scowl, and more.

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Mental Floss publishes '21 Celebrity Mug Shots That Became Cultural Artifacts'mental floss posts the mug shot listicle

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05Why it matters

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This listicle highlights how mug shots, once purely administrative, have become iconic images that shape public perception and even launch memes. It reflects the internet's ability to transform mundane booking photos into lasting cultural touchstones.

mug shots are the great equalizer — everyone from a-list actors to presidents gets one. this list shows how the internet turns even a police booking into a meme.

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