I believe this photo may have been the inspiration for the Royal Tenenbaums.
Royal: [to Chas] Well… you sued me… twice. Got me disbarred. I don’t hold it against you, do I?
[cut to Chas and Royal in court, sitting with their lawyers in front of the Judge]
Judge: And how is it possible for Mr. Tenenbaum to withdraw these funds without your written authorization?
Royal: Objection, Your Honor. Damn it, I…
Royal’s Lawyer: Why don’t you leave the objections to me, Royal?
Chas: Because I started the corporation when I was a minor. So, my father was the primary signatory on most of my accounts.
[Chas' lawyer whispers in his ear]
Chas: He also stole bonds out of my safety deposit box when I was fourteen.
[Royal looks at Chas, then back at the judge. He chuckles uncomfortably]
Royal: [back in present day, to Chas] You think you could start forgiving me?
While I really like Awkward Family Photos and find it hilarious, I couldn’t help but notice that this particular family photo appeared on Sexy People–a blog with a similar project–six months ago.
NOW: there is room on the internet for both of youse (and god knows, the creative internet is built off similar ideas explored in different ways), but you need to give credit where it’s due.
AND SO: whether or not you folks knew about Sexy People or not, let’s set the record straight. This piece of portrait gold was first displayed here. It has a place here as well, but let’s give credit.
were posted there as well. a few other stuff ive seen over there as well, like im pretty sure that the compound bow thing was there first too, not sure though.
thanks, will. yeah, a lot of people are pulling photos from this site and submitting to us. we will keep an eye out for this in the future. as for the ‘osh kosh’ photo it was featured in an ad campaign long before sexy people.
I have seen this one before on another site, they called it Nature vs The Library as it has a partner picture. I consider it to be the finest portrait ever taken…
What you can’t see is the blade the blonde has under his elbow, sticking into the back of the brunette’s neck. The character of “Brick Top” in Snatch was modelled on him. He ran several very lucrative and successful protection racquets in the East End during the 80′s.
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The kid in the front looks like the Dad from Little People, Big World.
Yeah, it kinda does.. but, I love the kid in the back’s hair and big collar.. too funny!
You are so right!!!!
That is hilarious!
I was thinking more along the lines of Marv Albert. That really is a sportscaster’s coat.
I thought the kid in the back looked like a young Macaulay Culkin!
Or Larry H. Parker Attorney at Law! “We’ll fight for you!”
The blonde boy looks like he’s trying to be Jarvis Cocker.
I believe this photo may have been the inspiration for the Royal Tenenbaums.
Royal: [to Chas] Well… you sued me… twice. Got me disbarred. I don’t hold it against you, do I?
[cut to Chas and Royal in court, sitting with their lawyers in front of the Judge]
Judge: And how is it possible for Mr. Tenenbaum to withdraw these funds without your written authorization?
Royal: Objection, Your Honor. Damn it, I…
Royal’s Lawyer: Why don’t you leave the objections to me, Royal?
Chas: Because I started the corporation when I was a minor. So, my father was the primary signatory on most of my accounts.
[Chas' lawyer whispers in his ear]
Chas: He also stole bonds out of my safety deposit box when I was fourteen.
[Royal looks at Chas, then back at the judge. He chuckles uncomfortably]
Royal: [back in present day, to Chas] You think you could start forgiving me?
Apparently it’s true…Blondes do have more fun
The kid in the back… was Jarvis Cocker of Pulp blond as a child? I keep expecting to hear “Common People”.
They’re clearly plaintiffs’ attorneys.
Bond… James Bond
Something tells me that we will never see these two in a Rogaine commercial.
michael caine’s dna is all over this one
A young Tim Matheson (in front) from Animal House
These boys are going to be compound bow hunter when they get older
Keep stealing pictures from sexypeople…
This was on sexypeople like a year ago.
Hey folks –
While I really like Awkward Family Photos and find it hilarious, I couldn’t help but notice that this particular family photo appeared on Sexy People–a blog with a similar project–six months ago.
NOW: there is room on the internet for both of youse (and god knows, the creative internet is built off similar ideas explored in different ways), but you need to give credit where it’s due.
AND SO: whether or not you folks knew about Sexy People or not, let’s set the record straight. This piece of portrait gold was first displayed here. It has a place here as well, but let’s give credit.
Cheers,
Matthew
We did not know of this, but have credited sexy people blog. Thanks for letting us know.
-afp
one other thing that should be noted is that
this:http://www.sexypeople-blog.com/2009/03/sandy.html
and this:http://www.sexypeople-blog.com/2008/01/family.html
were posted there as well. a few other stuff ive seen over there as well, like im pretty sure that the compound bow thing was there first too, not sure though.
will
thanks, will. yeah, a lot of people are pulling photos from this site and submitting to us. we will keep an eye out for this in the future. as for the ‘osh kosh’ photo it was featured in an ad campaign long before sexy people.
-afp
this kid grew up to be Blago, lol.
The guy in the back has Donald Trump-hair!!
i was thinking Starsky and Hutch’s offspring
this is a thing of rare beauty.
Here’s the original:
http://www.sexypeople-blog.com/2008/11/nature-vs-library-pt2.html
Criminal mastermind + stooge.
Step 1: Get the look
Step 2: Get a fall guy
Step 3: WORLD DOMINATION. Mooowahahahahahahahah!!!!
next the boy behind says:
you’re fired!
Brilliant, but not awkward at all.
I have seen this one before on another site, they called it Nature vs The Library as it has a partner picture. I consider it to be the finest portrait ever taken…
oooo please submit the partner photo.
What you can’t see is the blade the blonde has under his elbow, sticking into the back of the brunette’s neck. The character of “Brick Top” in Snatch was modelled on him. He ran several very lucrative and successful protection racquets in the East End during the 80′s.
Luke and Owen Wilson……..in the 1970′s.
LOL @ Fake bookcase.
It is photot shopped…you can see through the top of the blond kids head to the book shelf…
Who cares! It still makes for a good laugh.
Through the part in his hair you mean? It isn’t photoshopped at all.
Weatherman is checking out the charts, producer is checking out the assistant.
P-I-M-P!!!!
This is so “blue steal” Zoolander.
Big brother grew up to be a lawyer, little brother owns “Bada Bing” lounge!
Classic! Absolutely classic! Lol
I think I’m in L-O-V-E!
Smashing baby…smashing!!!
The Senator, and the brother he never talks about…
We put the “Grrr” in swinger, baby!
Too damn funny! He’s missin’ the bling!
OMG this is the funniest photo yet! And doesn’t the older brother look like a young Michael Bluth???
EXACTLY what I thought!!
Anchorman: origins
BAAAHAAHAAAHAAAA!!!
Liberty, TX, 1978 or 1980.
I think I recognize some former classmates.
Is that Macaulay Caulkin?
Rod Blagojevich — the early years
My thoughts exactly.
Andy Warhol?
That’s exactly what my first thought was too! haha
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Our lawyers have years of experience in settling:
- Playground disputes;
- Loan collections of $1 or less;
- Hide-N-Go-Seek discrepancies…………and much more.
Rates begin at $0.50 per hour and are negotiable. Bubble gum and baseball cards are also accepted.
Call or ride your bike over to our tree house office for a free no-obligation consultation today!
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Ha ha ha ha ha ! ! ! ! ! ! GREAT response.
I’m so glad you went that way with your comment. That’s what popped into my mind at first too, but you were able to say it perfectly. : )
lol that’s better than the pic itself
Absolutely brilliant!
Ahahahahaha! That was a classic response. Love it!!!
Priceless!!!
LOL!
Best respone ever!!
ZING!
Best reply in the world. Hilarity ensues!
he’s definitely got “it”…i wonder what ever became of the little playa.
Hilarious! Some kids just have got an overabundance of self-confidence and schtick!
Loving the two-tone hair.
is that macaulay culkin?
That’s what I was thinking!
it’s austin powers as a youth!
Oh Behave!
Business up front, party in the back.
Awesome.
Awesome!
HI-larious!
my thoughts exactly!!!!
How do you figure there’s a mullet there?
talking about the kids… business guy in front, party guy on the back SHEESH
Sooo too bad that had to be explained…