The Van Helsings

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Takes every girl back to that special moment they got their first crossbow.

(submitted by Matt)

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491 Responses to “The Van Helsings”

  1. Ivan says:

    To be fair, these all appear to be target bows. Not that it really matters, but it kind of negates the hunting comments. Archery used to be a huge sport in this country, so at least it is nice to see a family that is into it. Ok, maybe a bit TOO into it, but it beats sitting around watching TV and playing video games all day. At least they’re doing it together as a family.

  2. Shannon F says:

    I would hate to be there if that family started arguing.

  3. Jen Tek! says:

    I can’t help but laugh at the title of this portrait!

  4. helenhill says:

    This family can definitely poke holes in any argument.

  5. janie says:

    I think it’s super awkward how all of their shirts say ‘Michaels’ on it.
    lol!

  6. Aaron says:

    HAHAAAAAA!!!

  7. pete says:

    The “Of holding” made me shoot Coke out of my nose.

  8. cp says:

    emily, those are compound bows. not crossbows

  9. Nutso McBiggins says:

    Oh yeah, nothing strange about this photo at all. Doesn’t every family have a half dozen shots just like this framed on their walls? Who’s with me?

    Nothing to see here, folks. Please move it along.

  10. Gabe Eisner says:

    LOL

  11. Totally in It!! says:

    I want a rainbow not a crossbow or a compound bow….A BIG FAT JUICY RAINBOW!!!!

  12. vintagevamp says:

    Radioscooter, you just made my day. Hilarious!

  13. Angel in Texas says:

    Seriously, even Texas doesn’t claim Ted Nugent. Poor Michigan has that dubious honor! We have normal people, like Bush and Cheney…

  14. cheekygirl says:

    I love Ted! And also, my uneducated arse would have called them bows and arrows….it works right….”Takes every girl back to the time she got her bow and arrow”??? Aaaah me. We’ve got the Mensa people on here, everyone back away! ;)

  15. Sparky says:

    What, are you kidding? That IS Nugent without his hair extensions!
    I’m guessing they are target/competition shooters with the exception of the second daughter (the one on the right), she’s the only one with a camo-painted bow. She’ll be the one that puts food on the table. She can probably take down, service and reassemble her bow inside of three minutes. She’d be a good catch for all you Nugent wannabe’s!!!!

  16. Bill in Houston says:

    Angel,

    Ted bought a ranch in Crawford a few years ago.

  17. Jewelsgrl says:

    Make that big, huge, crossbow robots.

  18. Zach75000 says:

    Chewbacca doesn’t have a crossbow, he has a bow-caster.

  19. eb says:

    a family that kills together….

  20. ion says:

    Hahahahah…
    That puts this argument to rest.

  21. Fatty says:

    you owe me a new keyboard

  22. Fatty says:

    It would be AWESOMER if they had compound bows.

  23. Aly says:

    I wondered how many people were going to say that.

    Oh, btw, those are compound blah blah blah blah.

  24. PK says:

    If only all families could come together around their stock of weaponry once in a while, the world would be a better place. I wait with baited breath for the next teenage-girl, compound-bow related massacre to take place so I can see more images like this on CNN. Such family togetherness.

  25. Scott the non-Engleesh Speaker says:

    hahahaha… miss english major, you make me think that you are a little too uptight, reminds me of a cousin of mine who walked around with a stick up her bum. let it go, you came to this site for a reason… and that reason was to gawk. we are gawking, some people go to the park to people watch, others go online. keep moving and keep your opinions to yourself.

  26. Bobby Five says:

    Those arent crossbows, those are cheese slicers.

  27. Bobby Five says:

    Those arent crossbows, those are butt flossers.

  28. Bobby Five says:

    Those arent crossbows, those are banjo’s

  29. Bobby Five says:

    Those arent crossbows, that’s your moms thong

  30. Kelzo says:

    LOL! Haven’t you heard? They’re guns :D

  31. Ty says:

    BOWWCASSSTTTAAH!

  32. jimbo says:

    im just here to say i love this site but you’re a f***ing noob cause those are compound bows

  33. dude says:

    hey, anybody looking to buy some old AD&D manuals from the 80’s?

  34. Brandish says:

    Those aren’t cheese slicers, they’re scale reproductions of the statue of liberty.

  35. alex says:

    Those aren’t scale reproductions of the statue of libery, they’re scale reproductions of the Golden Gate Bridge.

  36. Totally in It!! says:

    Those aren’t scale reproductions of the Golden Gate Bridge, they’re scale reproductions of the Great Wall.

  37. Amos says:

    Those aren’t scale reproductions of the Great Wall, they’re prototype dental floss dispensers!

  38. Xtina says:

    Those aren’t prototype dental floss dispensers, they’re BowFlex mini’s.

  39. Brandish says:

    Totally agree. They actually look pretty with it.

  40. Allison says:

    beautiful

  41. Dee Dee says:

    Ha ha ha ha ha Prom…

  42. oh indeed says:

    Yeah oh my gosh i cant believe you mistook those for crossbows. i mean every self respecting xena loving, medieval enthusiast should know that sheesh.

  43. simba says:

    yeah for real im gonna shove a compound bow up the a** of the next person that points out that those are not crossbows.

  44. simba says:

    hahaha i was wondering the same thing myself. maybe maybe some more horrifyingly obnoxious people should comment and correct the joke a few more times then maybe all the less savvy folk will understand. im gonna be equally obnoxious and reply to every person that made a comment about the surplus of compound bow corrections.

  45. simba says:

    hahahhahahahahhhahahahahahahahahh

  46. pointy says:

    they don’t look like Hoyts, they look like Mathews bows. I think they put out that pink one to raise money for breast cancer special. Although I can’t really make out what the middle girl is toting. But there’s something about this picture that lends credence to my suspicion of who makes their bows, I just can’t put my finger on it ;)

  47. Stormbringer says:

    Actually if you knew anything you would know that all of those are TARGET bows not really suitable for hunting.

    But then again Bow hunting is a great family activity.

  48. Stormbringer says:

    What creepy aspect?

    Families spending quality time together in a healthy activity.

    OH THE HORROR!

  49. Easily Amused says:

    LMAO!!!!!!!!!

  50. grimey says:

    NO! They are COMPOUND bows

  51. atom says:

    I thought that hunting WAS target practice… but the targets move… and they could KILL you if they were a tiger.

  52. Cheney? says:

    Cheney’s a Wyoming native.. but close..

  53. Anna says:

    bush is from connecticut…but, texas can have him if they want!

  54. Rebecca says:

    Ummmmm… Yeah…. When you say “Normal” exactly what do you mean?

  55. KatMilkerN-Motown says:

    totally normal

  56. Texas says:

    No thanks.

  57. JerseyPam says:

    He moved from Connecticut to Texas? That explains alot.

  58. dan says:

    Banjo’s what?

  59. Survival Guy says:

    I’m surprised no one wonders if these bows may be loaded. I know, I know, they LOOK unloaded but that’s how accidents happen.

  60. kyle says:

    those are compound bows

  61. joe says:

    really?!?! “awesomer? get a f****** dictionary!!!!

  62. Jane says:

    “keep your opinions to yourself” interesting comment on a blog that thrives on user comments… sorry, bud, you can’t have it both ways.

  63. liam says:

    lols.

  64. iLOLd says:

    At last! A comment from a fellow Star Wars geek!

    May the Force Be With You!!!

    (And eventually, a woman)

    (Just kidding)

    ;-)

  65. Silk says:

    Is it a Matthews?

  66. Kimbo says:

    No, they’re not loaded. The arrow would be clearly visible if these were loaded. On a compound bow, both hands have to be in use for it to be loaded.

  67. Candy says:

    They’re not BowFlex mini’s, they’re regulation-sized harps for cabbage patch dolls!

  68. Candy says:

    They’re not BowFlex mini’s, they’re regulation-sized harps for cabbage patch dolls!

  69. skyeleo says:

    Those aren’t Boflex mins-they’re Joan Crawford’s wire hangers.

  70. g armstrong says:

    either way-=-weak or strong—hunters are the reason we have deer in north america—-do you really think if it werent fopr hunters there would be any large scale effort to protect wildlife here in america–through licence and buying supplies to hunt plus pressure to the goverment (state–and federal) to set aside land for hunting and wildlife watching,,,,,,,there would be as much wildlife in america as there is? most of the land would be timbered –highrises and such—if you dont like hunters then next time you see a wild animal or bird—think again

  71. iLOLd says:

    I’ll give you an elbow!

    (Jus’ kiddin’)

    :)

  72. Candy says:

    This was supposed to be a reply off of Xtina’s post from May 15th. Not sure why, but it put it between an August post & a September post.

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