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You know, even though I found the first portrait to be quite amusing, I find this on shows us just how typical a family unit they are. I just wonder what number “try” this is before the “official” family portrait came to be taken. Mom is tired because not only did she have to convince Dad that it was time for another photo, but she had to get both kids ready along with herself and hope, that by some miracle, everyone would stay neat and clean throughout the entire ordeal. Dad just wants this over with so he can get home and out of this latest outfit his wife chose for him to wear. She probably said something along the lines of, “Why don’t you wear the dark blue jacket with that white turtle-necked sweater that your sister gave you last Christmas. This way you will look like the Captain at the helm of this family. I’ll just wear this plain-jane tan jumper with a matching t-neck and everyone will know I am your First Mate.” Yes, but all their friends know that SHE is the one who keeps this family boat afloat. “And don’t worry about your receding hairline. Just comb your hair down to the front to cover some of it up. No, of course not. Don’t be silly. It does not make you look like Hitler.” She then prays, “Dear Father in Heaven, please, please, PLEASE don’t let anyone make any kind of Hitler remarks about the way Dan looks when they post their responses to this picture.”
Meanwhile, the kids are sedated, as usual, on the childrens’ versions of seraquel, valium and that quick shot of bourbon before they got into the old, trustworthy family car.
But MOST OF ALL, the Hanscom family shows us the integrity of their core-issue values in that they willing gave us a second shot at them. If we were in England, I would say to them, “Bully for you.” But since we are not there, and I am not of British decent, I will simply say, “You got some classy balls there, Hanscom Family. You got some classy balls!”
Most people hate their family photos. This is a COOL family photo. If this were my family, this would be the one photo we’d always love, and laugh about.
I still rock overalls that sport “hug me”. all this attention is changing my mind about the plaque that mom gave me that reads ” remember as far as anyone knows we are a normal family” thanks Mike for sharing. i’m getting a kick out of all this.
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afp
Stoned?
That was TOO COOL of them. This pic is hilarious!
I think this guy was our priest. Or my dentist, I can’t remember.
You can tell the kid on the right inherited Mom’s looks and the kid on the left Dad’s… The faces are almost identical!
The original osh kosh was amazing…All the ginger comments had me rollin!
wouldn’t it be “prequel”?
You know, even though I found the first portrait to be quite amusing, I find this on shows us just how typical a family unit they are. I just wonder what number “try” this is before the “official” family portrait came to be taken. Mom is tired because not only did she have to convince Dad that it was time for another photo, but she had to get both kids ready along with herself and hope, that by some miracle, everyone would stay neat and clean throughout the entire ordeal. Dad just wants this over with so he can get home and out of this latest outfit his wife chose for him to wear. She probably said something along the lines of, “Why don’t you wear the dark blue jacket with that white turtle-necked sweater that your sister gave you last Christmas. This way you will look like the Captain at the helm of this family. I’ll just wear this plain-jane tan jumper with a matching t-neck and everyone will know I am your First Mate.” Yes, but all their friends know that SHE is the one who keeps this family boat afloat. “And don’t worry about your receding hairline. Just comb your hair down to the front to cover some of it up. No, of course not. Don’t be silly. It does not make you look like Hitler.” She then prays, “Dear Father in Heaven, please, please, PLEASE don’t let anyone make any kind of Hitler remarks about the way Dan looks when they post their responses to this picture.”
Meanwhile, the kids are sedated, as usual, on the childrens’ versions of seraquel, valium and that quick shot of bourbon before they got into the old, trustworthy family car.
But MOST OF ALL, the Hanscom family shows us the integrity of their core-issue values in that they willing gave us a second shot at them. If we were in England, I would say to them, “Bully for you.” But since we are not there, and I am not of British decent, I will simply say, “You got some classy balls there, Hanscom Family. You got some classy balls!”
stay classy hanscom family, you guys rock!
Hanscoms, you are an inspiration! I may just have to rustle up one of my own family pics. The Pie family albums burst with awkwarditude.
This is great:) Very funny!!!
Actually, isn’t this the prequel?
I love this family.
You guys should change your name to the Handsome family.
KT—-is this you!? LOVE IT!
The mom is killing me!! hahah that yawn is amazing
Hanscoms or Giulianis?
that child’s overalls say “hug me.” that is all.
I like the red filter/tint on this. Looks like how criminals were portrayed on druggy episodes of Dragnet.
Portraits after Thanksgiving dinner? Not a good call.
And here’s the same family in 2008! (Not joking, it’s from the son’s official Flickr stream!). They look like a normal happy family, good for them!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djwudi/2587660009/in/set-1326981/
perhaps that cult family gave them coolaid?
damn these people are creative
Hanscoms, I raise a can of Tab to you and your unstoppable ginger progeny!
Heard in the background… “Well you can tell by the way I use my walk I’m a woman’s man no time to talk”
Actually, she’s trying to cover up to avoid her family of mouth breathers.
I know this family. We had family friends.
They ALL look a little slow, don’t they?
I’m happy to see that Cliff Clavin from cheers finally met someone.
mom is tired from staying up all night drawing that little doodle on her son’s overalls. everyone else is like, “totally over this” lol
This is awesome.
Most people hate their family photos. This is a COOL family photo. If this were my family, this would be the one photo we’d always love, and laugh about.
“Take another one?”
- “Nah, it’s perfect!”
God bless them for owning up to this! LOL!
lol! i love this picture. he looks stoned and she is yawning. dont get much better
The kids have the nursing home stare down cold!
“Mom yawns as Dad tells her the difference between a crossbow and a compound bow for the umpteenth time”
I still rock overalls that sport “hug me”. all this attention is changing my mind about the plaque that mom gave me that reads ” remember as far as anyone knows we are a normal family” thanks Mike for sharing. i’m getting a kick out of all this.
I love the stories! I have no idea where the “official” photo from this shoot is, but this one I love. Thanks, family.
The Hanscom family definately have a sense of humour i love it!! and mums you rock it was dad who really wanted the family portrait huh? lol
Mama Drank!
Don’t it look like a young Cliff Clavin from Cheers?
Every mom can relate with this picture! LOVE IT!!!
На фотоссесиях море таких фотографий. Ничего удивительного
To je nejlepší fotka z celejch stránek:-D
Unbelievably!!!!!!
Bless em!
brought to you from the makers of valium.
That’s Francois Moreau, international jewel thief and linguist extraordinaire.
Everyone looks like they’re about to sneeze. A classic!
I know how she feels
This is AWESOME! I love this family and that they willingly share their picture. What a cute family.
Thank you for sharing this. It is one of my favorite pictures to look at !