Kids
Superstar
“This is one of my 1988 dance recital portraits from The Dancer’s Studio in Dearborn, MI. I wasn’t like the rest of the ballerinas who had been studying dance since birth; I started late so I was put in the “teen beginners” jazz class. I was easily the worst dancer in the school; if you watch the recital video you can see me spinning in the wrong direction and knocking into people. Our teacher, Miss Maryann, picked our costumes and we danced to the song “Hourglass” by Sweet.
I was twelve years old and obviously at that stage where I had no idea what to do with my body. Everything was out of proportion; my glasses were too big, my tights were too big and I could never get my bangs right. I remember a friend at summer camp made me that friendship bracelet and I never took it off so it was really grungy.
The photographer posed us and for me there was really no other option than the jazz hands. I find it kind of amazing that this photo is now one of the top 5 image results when you google “jazz hands.” Like my extreme dorkiness has become a cultural meme. There’s an authenticity to that, dorkiness. There’s no pretense to dorkiness.”
(submitted by Adriana)
Beautiful Mind
Ever wondered what the kid with the clarinet is really thinking?
(submitted by Scott)
Sizing It Up
What are the chances of a growth spurt before the first slow dance?
(submitted by Keith)
The Sleeper
Making pillow-top mattresses and 600 thread-count sheets look really stupid.
(submitted by Michael)
Picture Perfect
This textbook armshelf would get a 10, even from the Russian judge.
Slice of Life
Proof there are kids out there who don’t instantly fall in love with Pizza The Clown.
(submitted by Russ)
Conspiracy Theory
We know what you’re thinking, but take our word for it- no photoshopping here.
(submitted by DS)
Awkward Pose of the Week: The Thigh Chair
For those youngsters ages 7 and below who aren’t quite ready to attempt an armshelf.
(submitted by Beckie)
