The Assist
“This was my first birthday celebration in 1975 and my older sister was trying to get me to smile for the camera.”
(submitted by Debbie)
Jazzy Jeff
“Easter 1987 and I’m posing proudly in my ‘sitcom stepdad/time-share salesman’ outfit.”
(submitted by Jeff)
I’m Not Really Lovin’ It
“My mom trusted sitting her baby boy on the terrifying clown’s lap. I think the balloon was my cry for help.”
(submitted by James)
Piglet Portrait
“I grew up on a small farm in Lakeside and we had a litter of pigs. My mom thought it would be nice for me to bring one for a photo session at Olan Mills.”
(submitted by Stephanie)
The Stain
“The day Cousin Frankie wet his pants. This is the most widely circulated photo in my family.”
(submitted by Troy)
A Mighty Wind
“We were visiting our family in Tokyo and set up to do a group photo. The camera was on a timer and snapped the pic just as a strong wind blew the tripod over.”
Plus One
“My mom used her expert photoshop skills to make sure my baby sister made it into the picture.”
Triple Threat
“1993. Me and my identical sisters all had an identical reaction to our visit with the Levittown, PA mall santa.”
Yugo Santa
“In late-1980s SFR Yugoslavia, our Santa Claus at my mom’s workplace came casually dressed.”
(submitted by Danilo)
