Photos
Bizarro World
“Argentina, 1989. These are my sisters and me with ‘The Pink Panther,’ ‘Alf’ and ‘El Zorro.'”
(submitted by IG @aneleypay)
Birthday Pox
“Had the chicken pox on my 7th birthday so my mom made me this special cake.”
(submitted by IG @beerbozo)
Werewolf In Blackpool
“Blackpool c.1986. I’m the one in the mask and furry gloves standing with my brother. I wanted to be a werewolf and refused to take the costume off for photos or anything for that matter and kept it on all day.”
(submitted by IG @likecyrano)
The Fly
“This was from one of my dance recitals – my dance teacher chose me to be in the older group’s dance, where they were spiders. I was dressed like a fly and buzzed around the stage until they trapped me with a white parachute (their spider web). Possibly the most embarrassing photo of me ever…”
(submitted by Jenny)
Stuffed
“This is the way my mother found my sister sleeping. In her pajamas she has a puppet, a stuffed monkey, a stuffed seal, two blankets, and a watch.”
(submitted by Devon)
Big Brother Blues
“March 10, 1980, Cedar Rapids IA. I really didn’t want a baby sister.”
(submitted by IG @gutstrings75)
Deck The Halley’s
“This is not a picture of terrified 6-yr-old me being held hostage by Santa Claus and his not-so-little helper, but actually a real holiday photo shoot at a toy store during Christmas season in 1985. In case you’re wondering what Santa’s helper was wearing, it was a Halley’s Comet-inspired costume because Halley’s Comet was all the rage in 1985.”
(submitted by IG @carlamelibeu)
Dog Mob
“We were at a friend’s barbecue, and their puppies cornered me and attacked. Not the first time my mother took a picture instead of helping, and not the last time either.”
(submitted by IG @rebeccajnorman)
Fit To Be Bow Tied
“Me and my brother, mid 70’s, in the classic bully shot. Can hardly blame him for pounding on me with my bow tie and vest, though. Thanks, mom and dad.”
(submitted by IG @cameronscottc)
