Misc
Handle With Care
“A photo from the early 1920s of my distant relative, Elizabeth, carrying her grandchildren in Connecticut. The way she was holding them, at first glance, I thought they were dolls.”
(submitted by Kiri)
Triple Threat
“1990, Missouri. My sister brought us to a “photo studio” someone had set up in a hotel room of the Red Lion Inn. I guess we needed a pic to memorialize our epic 90s hair.”
(submitted by Matt)
Sunken Ships
“My husband wanted to visit the battleship. Our kids wanted to go to the beach. My husband prevailed.”
(submitted by Dava)
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)
The Stain
“The day Cousin Frankie wet his pants. This is the most widely circulated photo in my family.”
(submitted by Troy)
Yugo Santa
“In late-1980s SFR Yugoslavia, our Santa Claus at my mom’s workplace came casually dressed.”
(submitted by Danilo)
On Thin Ice
“When I was in middle school, I wanted to take ice skating lessons. My mom, who was always very competitive, decided to sign up too. This photo was taken the day we had our big performance and mom, of course, was better than I was.”
(submitted by Kristin)
An Easter Blessing
“Our 1986 Easter was a festive affair. Here we are all dressed up with my sister beating the tar out of my brother while I look in with my amazing feathered hair. Oh, and Dad was busy taking the picture instead of rescuing my brother.”
(submitted by Kourtney)
What Happens in Vegas
“Las Vegas, 1977. This was my little-league photo. Our team sponsor was a local strip club.”
(submitted by Adam)
Ozone Alert
“Indiana, 1987. This is a picture of me and my little sister. We had so much Aqua Net on our hair, if someone lit a match the whole room would have gone up in flames.”
(submitted by Kelly)
