Behind The Awkwardness
Whiter Shade Of Pale
“When my father got remarried after my parent’s divorce, my mother went through the family albums and cut him out of all of the family photos. Using scissors became too labor intensive, so she switched to white-out.”
(submitted by Shawna)
Birthday On The Rocks
“This is my 6th birthday party and yes that’s a bottle of Vodka my mom had to put down in order to plop my birthday cake on the table (yes there is no plate under it). This is also the same day I learned to make my mom her screwdrivers. Ahhh, the 70’s in Brooklyn were great.”
(submitted by Joe)
Parenthood
“My mother caught us unaware as we had just sat down after returning from the hospital. This picture vividly illustrates that no matter the amount of lamaze classes, you will not be prepared for reality.”
(submitted by Ben)
Vesting Period
“My father, brothers, and I in 1983. The sad part is it wasn’t planned that way. We all just showed up this way.”
(submitted by Steven)
Snow Day
“This is a picture of little me on my first real snow day. What compelled my mother to buy this snowsuit, let alone dress me in it and bring me out in public, I have no idea.”
(submitted by Kelly)
Scarecrows
“I was barely a month old and my parents decided my first ‘outing’ should be a trip to the local mall. Not only were those mall scarecrows scarier than anything I’ve ever seen in a horror movie, I was doomed to live a life as a NY Jets fan.”
(submitted by Tim)
Merry Christmas Baby
“This is my brother and I at Christmas, 1965. I was only 6 months old and my brother obviously thought I was annoying, if not repulsive.”
(submitted by Angela)
The Super Bowl
“I was looking through some old albums at home and found this gem. It’s my aunt and I. I’m not sure what was going on in the photo, but I’m guessing that I just got a new haircut and was not so happy with it.”
(submitted by Janice)
Blades Of Glory
“My younger brother in his ‘awkward yet fabulous’ phase. Please note the following:
1. Western-style shirt with Christmas-star-snowflake ornament….
2. One exposed skate (just to prove that you’re wearing skates?).
3. Indestructible plastic-frame glasses because, of course, the parents were worried about their child breaking the stylish/expensive ones.
4. Gold lamé fabric bringing out the most unsympathetic tones in the ginger kid’s skin and hair.”
(submitted by Laura)
Rear Window
“This is my son on a weekend trip to a drive through safari. My daughter was crying and he wasn’t exactly thrilled with the close up animal encounters either.”
(submitted by Jennifer)
