Mom
Tube Tops
“This is a portrait of me and my mom taken at the local Woolworth’s in the late 70’s. My mom thought it would be cute to take photos in our tube tops. I posted this pic on FB as it’s always been one of my favorites; I thought it was so sweet. Two weeks later, a friend saw it on FB and suggested that it could be a contender for your site. I HAD NEVER THOUGHT OF THE PHOTO IN THAT LIGHT, but now that I see what others see, I can’t stop laughing.”
(submitted by Ruth)
Feeding Frenzy
“A lovely picture I drew of me, my cousins, and brother throwing my mother into shark-infested waters. I distinctly remember adding stripes to the shark because I knew tiger sharks were known to be aggressive. This is neatly labeled on the back ‘Sarah: 7 years old’ and lives on my parent’s fridge. To this day, I have no idea why people weren’t more concerned.”
(submitted by IG @_beckbee_)
Baby Got Back
“During our ‘perfect’ beach photo shoot, my oldest son jumped on my back, propelling my infant son out of my arms (as my middle son looked on in amusement). My infant son was not harmed, just wet and scared but mommy is forever traumatized.”
(submitted by IG @emurph28)
The Wedding Cure
“This was taken at my mom’s wedding. Her best friend’s brother is on the left and my tipsy uncle is on the right.”
(submitted by IG @lillyrae71)
Leotard Chic
“I spent much time in a leotard during the late 1970s/early 89s, evidently much to the chagrin of my grandmother and sister, both giving me the stink eye here. Mum seems not to care. Thanks, mum.
(submitted by IG @coleenkearon)
Vengeance Baby
“This was supposed to be a cute photo of me and my newborn son.”
(submitted by IG @natashagrimaldi)
Laser Denim Mullets
“I don’t think anyone is prepared for the 90s masterpiece of my mom, her boyfriend, me and my brothers. Those mullets. The lasers. And so much denim.”
(submitted by IG @corpsekitten)
Piggyback
“My Mom wanted my sister and I to pose together for dance recital photos. She wanted something unusual and suggested this. The photographer thought it was a swell idea.”
(submitted by Amy)
Break Point
“This is my birthday party (I’m the one blowing up the red balloon) in the mid 70s at the McDonalds in Richmond, BC. My mom looks like she’s had enough.”
(submitted by IG @ohsandra_yvr3.0)
Hump Day
“My husband was taking pictures of us while our dogs ran around in the backyard. As I held our son, my husband kept saying, “Now that’s a good one!” I instantly knew what was going on, but it was too late. Our little border collie has a problem with humping our Great Pyrenees, so it wasn’t a shock to us. It just made for an awkward family photo.”
(submitted by Annie)
