Archive for July, 2009

Playing Possum

No, I want the opossum to sleep in my bed.

(submitted by Ernie)

In The Family Portrait • July 6th, 2009 • 94 Comments »

The Hanger-oners

That’s what you get for telling your daughter this would be fun.

(submitted by Jordan)

In Vacation • July 6th, 2009 • 68 Comments »

Awkward Family Story: Meet the Dummy

Growing up I’d always been used to being mortifyingly embarassed by my mother, who used to assert that all children felt the same way about their parents. Whilst this is obviously true to an extent, I eventually did realize that my own mother was worse than most.

Settling into university and making new friends is always going to be a big thing, and having two friends to stay at home after a drunken night out, my mother (them being two giggly girls) felt in good company enough to invite them upstairs excitedly whilst I was out of the room. The girls – also in possession of terrible hangovers – mystified but intrigued, followed my mother where they were told to close their eyes for a mere moment. When they opened them, my mother was sitting on the edge of her bed with her brand spanking new ventriloquist doll, apparently deciding it would be an appropriate morning to perform an impromptu comedy sketch. Awkward.

P.S. The doll mysteriously went missing not long after, and while I wasn’t actually responsible, I’m utterly grateful.

(submitted by Tweety)

In Stories • July 6th, 2009 • 87 Comments »

4th of July: You Betcha’

A candid photo coincidentally taken between her U.S. Army mobile and American flag throw blanket.

(submitted by Paul)

In Celebrities • July 4th, 2009 • 486 Comments »

4th of July: The Kids Are Alright

And apparently enjoying a glass of red wine.

(submitted by Carrie)

In Siblings • July 4th, 2009 • 80 Comments »