When you’ve got jazz hands like this, you can afford to be a little cocky.
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143 Responses to “Saturday Night Special: Balancing Act”
Obviously you care enough to say something! Do you feel good trying to cut moose down for saying “first?”? Does it help you to sleep at nite? You are a TOOL!!
I was thinking the same thing. If it’s so important to be the first to comment on a photo, then maybe you should re-evaluate your life’s priorities. lol
If you’re going to be FIRST, at least say something worthwhile. Just saying “First” doesn’t really qualify as a post. That’s a problem in our society, people just talk to talk, but aren’t really saying anything.
I was going to snark, that his mother must be proud… but if he was the toga boy, well, he just wanted as much covered as possible. I don’t blame him… (although he should have used the sunglasses in the toga photo… as a disguise.
Ive been sitting here staring at this and Im wondering if he has that issue with webbing. I forget the medical term for it but people are born with this weird condition where the skin between there toes and fingers is excessive. Or…. and this is for all you conspirators, someone photo shopped it. There I said it.
It’s a ballet fourth position in a lunge (one of the mostly useless bits of info floating around my head), but in gangsta 80’s clothing it really does look awkward.
I tried this at home. It’s weird and uncomfortable.
Anyway… This photo screams ‘WHAT THE HELL!?!” I am amazed at how much is just plain wrong with it, when it’s a relatively simple photo. Instant classic.
And over here we have our newest model, the Dance Master 4000. He’s really life-like, and he’ll be perfect for all your dancing needs, including show choir, wedding receptions, and bachelorette parties (yes, the vest is detachable).
pretty sure its a childhood photo of that young looking blonde guy from Dancing with the Stars….you can tell by his nose and the fact he is in a dancing pose…
Hey, at least this kid in the photo isn’t trying to conform to what’s considered ‘mainstream cool’ by all the other kids. I wish I had been more like that when I was that age….
Yay for geeks everywhere!
This photo is the gift that keeps on giving! I admit, a part of me is laughing at him, not with him, but like this dude. I’m a sucker for confidence and conviction!
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Superstar!
First?
dear lord, does it really matter?? my god, grow up.
I agree!!
No one who thinks they are first ever is.
And more importantly — WHO CARES!!
Obviously you care enough to say something! Do you feel good trying to cut moose down for saying “first?”? Does it help you to sleep at nite? You are a TOOL!!
LOL, this should be FIRST . . . Soooooo awkward!
I was thinking the same thing. If it’s so important to be the first to comment on a photo, then maybe you should re-evaluate your life’s priorities. lol
First?
It doesn’t really matter my bad I forgot reporting a false first was against the afp forum rules and regulations.
Yep, you are now banned from the site for 24 hours.
If you’re going to be FIRST, at least say something worthwhile. Just saying “First” doesn’t really qualify as a post. That’s a problem in our society, people just talk to talk, but aren’t really saying anything.
I am first. Yet my life is still void of meaning and purpose. Such a hollow victory.
(credit to ledmonkey)
This is not TMZ.
is that sam from clarissa explains it all???
I haven’t thought about that show in ages. Wasn’t Sam the neighbor who always climbed through the window?
haha yes he was!
I loved that show and he does resemble him!
Wasn’t he in another pic?
He’s the same kid wearing the pink toga (seriously, what was WRONG with that mother??)
ahhhhahahhhaha
I was going to snark, that his mother must be proud… but if he was the toga boy, well, he just wanted as much covered as possible. I don’t blame him… (although he should have used the sunglasses in the toga photo… as a disguise.
I think you’re right!
And the foggy forest back drop is soooooo appropriate for this pose.
My thoughts exactly! Oh, so awkward.
When you beam down suddenly like that, you have no idea what the planet’s surface is gonna look like.
That explains the pose. He just landed abruptly.
Come to think of it, when IS a foggy forest backdrop appropriate for any pose?
I blame the photography studio.
His hands look weird. I had to count to make there was 5 because his fingers were so spread out.
I noticed his hands also…..are his fingers short?
They are webbed…
“Hey, Gimmee… uh… one!”
yes!
Ive been sitting here staring at this and Im wondering if he has that issue with webbing. I forget the medical term for it but people are born with this weird condition where the skin between there toes and fingers is excessive. Or…. and this is for all you conspirators, someone photo shopped it. There I said it.
His legs look SOOO awkward!
I know! I think that back foot is going to snap right off! Ouch!
It’s a ballet fourth position in a lunge (one of the mostly useless bits of info floating around my head), but in gangsta 80’s clothing it really does look awkward.
And the jazz hands, oh the jazz hands!
gangsta jazz ballet. Now there’s a category we haven’t seen at the Grammys yet! (yet.)
*LOLOL* @ ‘gangsta jazz ballet.
well isnt he a special snowflake?
Ok . Just LM*O!!!! Special Snowflake BAHAHAHAHAH!! Im gonna use that in real life now!
win
LMAO!
Best comment yet!
Remember – all snowflakes are unique. Some are just *more* unique.
hahaha, must remember!
Umm…WOW
I tried this at home. It’s weird and uncomfortable.
Anyway… This photo screams ‘WHAT THE HELL!?!” I am amazed at how much is just plain wrong with it, when it’s a relatively simple photo. Instant classic.
“I tried this at home.”
Uh, why?
I was thinking the same thing, I don’t think the thought came into my head to try this at home… I just like to laugh at the awkwardness
WARNING: Do NOT try this at home.
Especially if someone has a camera handy!
was he the same kid with the umbrella?
the one sitting on a pedestal??
He looks suspiciously like the Saturday Night Special: The Winner kid. Awkward FTW.
hmmmmm, if so, this kid took many strange pictures.
I don’t think it’s him…but perhaps his brother?
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/09/26/the-winner/comment-page-1/
Oh yeah, they have to be related.
I like the glasses. the worst part is that he thinks it’s OK
I’m thinking senior pic – sunglasses are to hide the fact that he’s stoned, which would explain the pose/desparate attempt to regain balance.
LOL!
Cyclops’ solo in act two of X-Men: The Ballet.
He has to-die-for 1996 hair. For SURE. And clearly, his future is so bright, he has to…well…. you know.
Just Dance. Yes he does.
No, it’s “wear shades.”
BAhahahahahaha!!!
I think we can all agree that the level of awkwardness would not be nearly as great had he not been wearing fOakleys (fake Oakleys).
Is this what is called interpretive dance? Or non-interpretive dance?
Spanglish Dance?
Or interpretive non-dance?
Humpty Dance?
I think it’s interpretive. He’s trying to tell us, “I have to use the bathroom and I lost my rings.”
Safety Dance
That was great Maya B.! You made me laugh.
It looks like he’s trying to perfect that alien zombie walk.
ftw So true…even the ghostly forest in pastels make it even more apropos
And over here we have our newest model, the Dance Master 4000. He’s really life-like, and he’ll be perfect for all your dancing needs, including show choir, wedding receptions, and bachelorette parties (yes, the vest is detachable).
……..where can I get one?
I miss Billy Mays.
pretty sure his legs are on backwards…
LOL!
I’m calling photoshop on this one!
The background is completely incongruous with whatever the hell he’s trying to prove.
poor kid has to navigate a foggy forest without his cane or a seeing eye dog. notice his straight legged approach? they should be …bowed!
I know, they even took his shirt when they mugged him. I hope the guide dog bites those bast—ds that had the nerve to rob a blind kid.
Is that a young George Michael? His serious expression definitely makes this extremely awkward.
He knew he needed to wear those sunglasses to protect his identity..
Can’t touch this!
Pivot, step, back-ball-change!
It looks like he just went to the bathroom and he wants someone else to wipe because he just did his nails.
Why is it that I get the impression everything he does, he does with a flourish?
Nothing matters as long as it’s FABULOUS
pretty sure its a childhood photo of that young looking blonde guy from Dancing with the Stars….you can tell by his nose and the fact he is in a dancing pose…
Hey, at least this kid in the photo isn’t trying to conform to what’s considered ‘mainstream cool’ by all the other kids. I wish I had been more like that when I was that age….
Yay for geeks everywhere!
I want to know who thought of this crazy pose
This photo is the gift that keeps on giving! I admit, a part of me is laughing at him, not with him, but like this dude. I’m a sucker for confidence and conviction!
i want this in postersize so I can give it to my cousin. it’s totally weird but he’ll appreciate it.
the background, outfit and pose just don’t work…. i’m glad he had his glasses on to protect his identity.
The vest is what really sells this one.
and the double-pierced left ear
This must be the pic he includes when sending out his boy band applications.
STOP! Collaborate and Listen!
WIN!
Nice Ice Baby!!!
“Happy Hands” goes “BAD!”
I see a young, attention-seeking Jon Gosselin.
He may have grown up, but he is still a fame junkie!
COMING SOON: Silver Surfer – The Musical
I’m totally guessing that this guy was in Indoor Guard in high school. He just has that “look” to him. LOL
Looks like the same background and the same kid from this one: http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/09/26/the-winner/
OMG, I think you are right! Right down to the black shoes!
I’m afraid he’s trying to “sex you up.” And I didn’t notice the trees at all until I read the comments, that’s how awkward this is.
Oh god!!! Not the “I wanna sex you up song!” I thought I was safe from that song forever…and now it’s stuck in my head.
Yikes that does look like the kid with the umbrella grown up a bit :p
When you’re a Jet you’re a Jet all the way…..
Can i G
Is that Adam Rich?
excruciatingly amazing. wow.
He has white socks on!
I think I may have dated that guy in High School….*sigh*