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Overfrown

“This is my kindergarten school picture. I was four, and apparently hated taking pictures. The arm you see on the left is my mother’s, to ensure I would stay put while they took the picture.”

(submitted by Rachel)

Eyes Wide Open

“This is a picture of my brother. The photographer was trying to get him to look at the camera and he snapped his fingers and accidentally scared my brother- perfect timing!”

(submitted by Kelly)

In Your Face

“This is our first family portrait. A friend thought it was staged but not at all. After about 10 minutes of taking pictures it was getting pretty hard to wrangle my son. I actually love this photo the most because it really captures the family dynamic well.”

(submitted by Yasemin) 

Just Say Yes

“This sign was hanging in my aunt and uncle’s garage when they bought their house and for some reason nobody realized the DRUGS sign was the backdrop for a children’s birthday celebration picture.”

(submitted by Kara)

Pet Project

“Here we have a photo of my dad with a poodle, a Siamese cat and a raccoon…that is nibbling on his ear. My grandpa looks on with sheer amazement. Circa 1967.”

(submitted by Julie) 

Christmas Ornaments

“This is me in 1970 when I was 5 and meeting a Santa who had face-boobs.”

(submitted by IG @mauisully)

Hop Away

“Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt, circa 1997. One of my brothers is making the best of the situation.”

(submitted by IG @jennyleecapell

Curtain Swap

“I was trying to face swap with my cat. Somehow I swapped with my curtain instead.” 

(submitted by Karyn) 

Christmas Jazz Hand

“The infamous Christmas photo shoot of 1984.  Dad’s short-shorts and high socks highlighted his fashion-forward attitude and athleticism; my sister’s cheerleading perfection revealed her vow to never look bad in any photo- ever, and my single jazz hand stance complete this Awkward Family Christmas Card from over 30 years ago.”

(submitted by MaryLynn)

40 Bucks

“This is my husband’s middle school basketball picture. An unfortunate fold, or maybe not.”

(submitted by IG @operabunny