A Beautiful Mind
July 17th, 2009
Ever wondered what the kid with the clarinet is really thinking?
(submitted by Mike)
Tags: instruments, school
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Ever wondered what the kid with the clarinet is really thinking?
(submitted by Mike)
Tags: instruments, school
ahhhhhhh memories of my own band-geek-dom. Bravo clarinet player, bravo.
i was thinking the same thing as well as i’m glad i don’t have a pose like that in my band uniform!!
I would give anything to have a picture like that of me in my uniform!
it could have been worse. at least he’s not actually playing the clarinet in either image.
The angel on Duncan’s left shoulder is telling him to lead a straight path through adolescence and to continue marching with the band.
This pic is cute, he’s so happy!
that’s what I call CRUEL photography! poor kid ~
This one time, at band camp…
AHEM!!!
What happens at band camp…. STAYS at band camp! Do not tell them THAT tail!!!
I used to be offended by that idiotic cliche on behalf of all flute players, especially the one that is my fiance. Now, I just understand how stupid it sounds. It’s old and overstated. Worn out. Redundant. Dead. Annoying at best. Picture was funny, comment was overboard.
One time, at band camp…..
Win.
After one week with me at band camp, you’ll be prepared to march with the STRENGTH of a grizzly, the reflexes of a PUMA, and the wisdom of a man.
funny
buahah best comment
…..odd…….
Someday, when I grow up – I’m going to wear this unfiorm and march in the BAND! Yeah Baby!
…my, GOD!
Shouldn’t there be two of them? One wearing wings and a halo, the other with horns and a pitchfork?
Serious on the outside; fun on the inside
like an M&M
Or a mullet, only top and back.
this is sooo oooogey! Why oh why did the parents approve this arrangement?? I mean you know they sit down with the photographer afterwards and try out different layouts, what about this one made them say…Oh my goodness, yes, I want to hang THAT pose on my wall.
love your use of the word “ooogey!” that’s lol!
Poor kid.
All this needs to be more unsettling is a “Good Kid Award” pinned to his shirt. (See link.)
Solemn on the outside, bustin’ with pride within!
Absolutely Awesome!!
All band photos are awkward! I can’t think of much in high school that is less awkward than band. This one is adorably so though!
well thanks
i didn’t have to sleep tonight
This is what you refer to as recursive awesomeness
haha… nice
There’s this little person inside my head that says “I can do it! I can be the best clarinet player this school has ever seen”
Hahaha–great!
Ick. That’s all I can say about this.
Lovely. He has the marching band pose and the concert band pose. This year it’s all about the band.
LOL…..good one.
“HELLO GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!
ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?!?!
Let’s tear the roof of this gymnasium!!!
1 – 2- 3…
Holy crap. You’ve made me burst out laughing with both of your comments.
I’m really glad I wasn’t drinking anything when I read this one. It definitely would have made a trip out my nose.
I too laughed aloud. Bravo!
All he could hear was the voice in his head telling him, “do it…do it…do it…”
The Few, the Proud, the High School Band Reed Section.
The caption should say “Ever wondered what the kid on the piccolo is really thinking?” Because everyone knows the clarinet’s a total chick magnet. Yes.
he is always on his mind…..
“Ok now be really serious and stare off into the distance, we’re going to superimpose that picture of you smiling with your clarinet that we took earlier into the middle of your head… it sounds weird but it will look great.”
WIN.
i didn’t think it was possible to make a band photo more awkward. and then ya went and ya did it. thanks Sears.
Cue the the Hal Leonard arrangement of the Television Theme Medley: A-Team, M*A*S*H, and something else in the middle that I forget. Maybe Pink Panther?
Star Wars theme
Eye of the Tiger, baby!
Original theme to “Rocky”
the darth vader theme marching theme
I think he’s just thinking about how much he kicks a**
I played clarinet in Jr. High until I saw myself in the mirror one day.
Chuckle.
Unfortunately I didn’t realize it until sophomore year of high school.
Good thing he didn’t play the tuba or bass drum.
My four year old just asked “Do you know that kiddo’s name?” lol
Business in the front, party in the back!
wishing he was in fleetwood macs “tusk” playing the jazz clarinet
Coolest band kid picture ever.
This is so classic. Let me guess: Olan Mills?
This is an excellent photo!!! Mike, if this is you, that is the best!
Introspect at its best
It’s like Maniac Cop but with a flute…
Thanks, TheBedlam, for the Napoleon Dynamite reference. So this must be from Idaho, because not only has he gone to Rex Kwon Do’s school, but he’s also had an awesome photo by Deb!
this is awesome
Wouldn’t it have been really awkward if they had switched pictures and had him standing up in uniform with that serious face inserted into his temple.
I am truly jealous! I would give anything to have a photo of me wearing my marching band uniform posing with my clarinet like that. It would have been smokin’ with my pink glasses, perm, and pink rubber bands around my braces. I’m almost tempted to recreate something like this – although all I have remaining is my clarinet…
The focus, the determination, epaulets and gold braiding? Doug was going places, and he knew it!
Also:
That’s not a clarinet; that’s a compound bow.
I’m sorry. It had to be said.
Sorry, guys. But I think this was photoshopped.
obviously. hahaa
This is a masterpiece.
Awkward-yes, but extremely awesome at the same time.
This is up there with the portrait in a sherry wine glass.
What would have made this photo actually work is if he was in regular clothes for the main photo and in his geeky glory for the mind photo, having them both in uniform just confuses me.