Nobody forbid these two to marry, but they decided to poison themselves anyway.

(submitted by Jake)

Thanks for the notice, but I must say, I’m devastated.

I understand editors can be the ultimate champions of brevity and as a result, Executioners of Artistic Freedom, but Dream Killers on top of it all?!

In my brief existence, I have unsuccessfully chased my dreams over cliffs, under whiskey bar stools at 3am, and into the arms of a Colombian drug lord named Tito, which I’d prefer not to go into depth about at this time – as per my Editor’s discretion.  But now, how will I go to my mother and explain that I have again failed and at the task of being awkward, the very thing she claimed was my ONLY “talent”?

The shame!

But no matter, the shame (and self-flagellating scars) will fade and the book must go on.  I will continue to be a devoted follower – nay! – a devoted student of your site and publication (which I will keep safely nestled in the bathroom between Cigar Aficionado and Good Housekeeping).

Wherever a fanny pack travels, I’ll be there.
Whenever Great Uncles and ad libitum liquor converge, I’ll be there.
Whenever a Sears photographer asks “Why don’t you put your hand under your chin in a shelf-like manner?”, I’ll reply “Why, of course” …and I’ll be there.

Best of luck,
Dana

His brother didn’t have to rub it in.

(submitted by Brandon)

Check out the original Dribbler at http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/05/13/the-dribbler/

Dear AFP Family,

It’s time to turn the clock back to the days of acid washed jeans, Members Only jackets, and big frizzy hair. Inspired by the theatrical release of Hot Tub Time Machine starring John Cusack, AFP is looking for your best awesomely awkward 80’s photos. Based on your comments, we will pick the Top 5 most rad submissions and then ask YOU to vote for the champions. Submissions accepted until March 18th at 11:59 PM EST.  Winners will receive a signed copy of the official AFP book and rock the homepage like a hurricane on March 26th! Click HERE to enter and check out all of the totally awesome submissions at: http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/hot-tub-time-machine-80s-contest .

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Mom wanted to give her son some space.

(submitted by Cynthia)

Mike and Doug of Awkward Family Photos will speak about the new AFP book at the South By Southwest interactive festival this Friday, March 12th on the Day Stage. Will there be a special message from the AFP Grandparents? Be there to find out…

Finally, by combining their efforts, these three were able to muster up some inclement weather.

(submitted by X)

Dear AFP Family,

We would like to thank everybody who has pre-ordered the official AFP Book. If you have already done so or purchase it any time during the month of March, in addition to a discount, you will now be eligible for a limited edition “Taste The Awkwardness” coffee mug featuring one of the original photos from the site, OshKosh.

All you have to do is send us your invoice number to afpbook@gmail.com and indicate which of the online retailers you ordered from and you’re in the running. Winners will be randomly selected throughout the month to receive their exclusive awkward mug.

Nothing wrong with showing your love during the holidays, but let’s remember the baby.

(submitted by Willow)

What makes this especially awkward is that this family was there for a vasectomy.

(submitted by Tim)