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If there was a TV progamme called 'When Selfies Go Bad,' this would certainly make the cut.

A tourist on holiday in Bali spotted a golden opportunity to pose for a picture with a monkey, but the selfie attempt backfired in amusing fashion.

It's highly unlikely you can get a monkey to play to the rules, and this primate was more interested in the woman's hair than being in a holiday snap.

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The woman's reaction after the monkey fondled her hair is priceless, as she recoils in horror

A set of pictures posted on Reddit by user ThatGuy1331 show his 'friend's harrowing encounter with the little rascal.'

Smiling next to the monkey, things seem to be going to plan until the primate extends its arm towards the woman's hair.

The next photo shows the hilarious, open-mouthed reactions of both - the woman appears to be screeching in horror at her hair being grabbed, while the monkey shrieks as well.

Things had started out nicely, but despite the smile, the monkey's wandering hand moves towards the hair

Whether it took her by surprise, or tugged a little too hard, the woman is obviously distressed at the event

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The final picture shows the woman looking as if she has seen a ghost, seemingly making a desperate attempt to flee her aggressor.

Fellow Reddit user Onemanlan has some advice for the next time the woman decides on a monkey selfie.

'If you smile at them and show teeth they often see it as a sign of aggression and will get aggressive themselves,' he writes.

'If you make a [smiley] face they sometimes think you're ready to fight and will also do that as well.'

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