Grey’s Anatomy
September 3rd, 2009
Even in grey, this gentleman refuses to blend into the background.
(submitted by Jay)
Grey’s Anatomy
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Olan Mills is a treasure trove of 80s awkwardness
legendary hot
The funniest part of all is his expression like … “Oh yeah, now you KNOW you WANT me!”
Perhaps it is from the Olan Mills training manual in the section on selecting background color. Under the tab “Don’t make this common mistake”.
LOL….I hope you are right about this!!! It would make it much easier to look at if I knew it was done on purpose.
I wear my pants way up high!
I wear my pants way up high!
I’m telling YOOOOOOU, girl,
I wear my pants way up high! yeah!
oh no! great one!
This guy reminds me of that old comedian, Gallagher. All he needs ia mustach and a sledge o’ matic.
He really should have worn grey roller skates. Tis a shame to ruin such a carefully selected outfit.
I REALLY REALLY love this one!
This dude aspired to be an extra in either Skatetown, USA or Roller Boogie.
Is dude wearing a UNITARD? Is that even legal?
What.
The.
Hell?
I like the semi-action pose. Watch out he’s gonna get you! :O
So…where’s the subject? All I see is a grey wall with one of those “Have A Nice Day” stickers on it!
Its like a car crash, u dont want to look but u cant turn away.
He seems very excited to be having his picture taken.
Indeed he does!!!
ggggggggaaaaaaa You made me look!! *pokes sharp stick in eyeballs*
The background of this photo is strangely reminiscent of “Watchman”. Stunning.
Oh.my.God. This is my cousin! I am not lying. He was really into roller skating when younger (he’s in his early 50s now) and to my knowledge still lives with his mother. Not sayin anymore, and I’m not really in touch with them, but yeah, this is totally the kind of picture he would have had made – probably one sitting on a shelf somewhere around the house.
Who is the Jay that submitted this? My husband’s name is Jay and I have a son named Jay but I know they would not have this picture. Just curious if you know my family?? LOL
Well, Gail, you must be proud!
Gail, what are the odds that your son and husband are named Jay and this is submitted by someone named Jay? Me thinks one of them found this somehow…
No, I don’t think there is any way it was them. We have not had any contact with that side of my family in years, In fact my husband has only seen this cousin once, at my dad’s funeral, and my son has maybe met him two or three times. They are the branch of the fanily that we never ever see. And I’ve never seen this photo, I just know he used to roller skate because my dad told me (his sister is this guy’s mother) and I recognized him. And yes it’s pretty freaky to find a relative on here, but it shows me these are legitimate pictures. I wish whoever posted it would tell me how they know my cousin. I’m not mad, I think it’s hilarious, I’m just curious. I don’t want to say his name on here or what town he lives in, but this Jay has to be a friend or boyfriend (yes that’s what I mean) or something. It is just hilarious to me.
Maybe “Jay” is a pseudonym
How awkward is it to look at AFP for a good laugh and discover a picture of your own family member?!
Oh Gail. Me thinks you are in denial about said members of your family named “Jay”…
Methinks JOG is right…
This is my favorite AFP of all time!
It is HIGH on my list of favourites as well…
Oh my.
…And so Secret Agent Man candidate 247 fails the “incognito” test!
And it’s not because of the roller skates
“this gorgeous outfit really complements any lovely figure. and if you act today, we will throw in a free pair of roller skates, so you can get on your way and Burn That Mutha Down this weekend.”
This actually makes me uncomfortable. Good job AFP!
Ok…..why?
Something about this photo – I have to keep looking but when I do I just have to look away. Not sure whether to laugh or cry. I think I am blushing for him.
Where are you now gray 70′s rollerskate guy? Are you able to speak for yourself and explain this photo in greater depths than, “it was the 70′s”?
Dad, is that you?
It looks to me like he’s wearing a jumpsuit and this is his, “Someday I will be a professional roller skater” picture.
I’ve got $5 that says he was an assistant manager at Skateworld.
I am just wondering why someone would go and get their picture taken all by himself like this?
A modeling shot? no. Gifts for relatives? I hope not. For his living room? Just maybe.
The phographer must have giggled a bit when he realized that nobody else was coming for the session. As a photographer, that would be awkward.
Brian Boitano Senior?
The most stylin’ man on the planet!!!
So this guy paid to have this photo taken. Then went through all of the proofs and chose this one. Then paid for (I’m assuming) several copies of said photo. Then what? Gave them to people he knew? Thought his Grandmother would carry around a copy in her wallet to show off at her next Bridge Club meeting? Did he post the 8×10 on the living room wall?
Ayyy, it’s things like this that make me never want to have my picture taken.
#1 All Time hilarious awkwardness
Sweet cracker sandwich! WHY?? WHY?? WHY??
LOVE that phrase! I’m taking it as my own!
OMG, “Why, why, why?!!” is exactly what I moaned when I saw this photo ! That is too funny.
I wonder what that is on his hand. A magic mood ring, perhaps? Or maybe it’s his skate key.
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lol looks like a tooth of some kind LOL
No one’s said yet? I’m shocked…
LOLLERSKATES!
You win. Shut down this web site. It’s over. Nothing will top this! LOL
This is an enigma – it baffles understanding and cannot be explained. My brain is mush now.
So, in the next pose is he “shooting the duck”??
Good one!
Excellent!
Hall of Fame for sho. Is there a sister website for photographers to explain their strangest requests? Did no one try to talk him outta the grey backdrop? Good grief- anything else would have been better. Stars, paint splatters, split rail fence and barn…
Bet he’s a helluva skater though.
“anything else would have been better. Stars, paint splatters, split rail fence and barn…”
badly painted Eiffel towers, folding chairs, compound bows, 2 dimensional wedding, gigantic translucent baby heads……
This will cause nightmares. Oh why do the 70s keep haunting me!
He almost got by the huge gray wall when his cloaking device began to fail.
I think this was supposed to be the futuristic look back in the day (’70s ?). That is, if everyone was going to wear bland clothing and roller skates. BUT I think this was as uncomfortably numb then as it is now. Awkward too, obviously.
The first Awkward Family Photo Hall of Fame inductee.
Solo Adult Male Category.
I wonder if he rolled into the portrait studio.
This takes the cake-I don’t think we will see a more awkward picture. It took me a while to even spot the roller skates. What are people thinking???????? I think the ill fitted, tight clothes really bother me the most!
It looks like a skating costume. I’ll bet he’s a competitive skater.
Yeah the hardwood floor version of Brian Boitano.
He is fast…in more ways than one!
“Do a little dance. Make a little love… get down tonight. Get down tonight.”
Oh boy.
Next on CHiPS! John and Ponch have met their match in a jewlery thief that evades arrest on rollerskates!
I did not even notice the roller skates until I read your comment!! Super appropriate CHiPS reference
Rollerskates? Oh, holy crap. There ARE rollerskates!
Just gets better and better, doesn’t it?
Jewelry thief…lol That gigantic thing on his left hand.
I think the picture was taken this week – he looks like a British politician who’s decided to get “with it” to appeal to younger voters ….
And, yet…Somewhere there is a mother proudly showing this picture to this day saying, “Wasn’t my baby boy soooo handsome?”
the best is the caption because, well, GREY and yeah, there is some anatomy showing.
Yeah Nick, thanks for pointing that out.
Oh my.
This pretty much tops all other pictures of awkwardness!