Kids
Dropping The Baton
“I had been excited all day long for my baton recital. My mom had gotten my hair and makeup done and I could not wait to get on stage. However, I did not know there would be pictures involved. When I was presented to the photographer, I was more than pissed. The face you are seeing in this picture is basically me saying ,’Screw you, Mom and Dad.’ And the hell of it all is…the photographer PICKED THIS PICTURE TO PRINT. My parents BOUGHT IT. My parents GAVE COPIES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. It will live in infamy on numerous refrigerators, in many photo albums, and now, in all its glory all over the web.”
(submitted by Meredith)
The Birthday Balloons
My 5th birthday in 1979. My mom is not known for baking or photography skills, as evidenced in this blurry snapshot of my patchy cake, fire displays and phallic balloon sculptures.”
(submitted by Kim)
The Everyday Ronald
“I came across this photo in a box in my parents’ garage, of my family and me. And no, it’s not Halloween.”
(submitted by Rachael)
Stockholm 10316
“As a five year old in Stockholm, Sweden I was in love with Brandon so I made this with a little help from my older sisters (who both loved Dylan).”
(submitted by IG @tomtraubertsbluesforsberg)
Strike Three
“We were not vibing in the Sears photo studio that day.”
(submitted by IG @thecataract)
Hair & Makeup
“Setting up to take our first family picture, not sure why everyone needed to touch someone else’s face, but our two month old had the right idea and tried to make a run for it.”
(submitted by IG @tedwardneal)
Jolly St. Nick
“This is my little brother and an obviously hung over Santa. They both look so festive.”
(submitted by Althea)
Doll Face
“This is a photo of me. & people wonder why I am afraid of dolls. Thank you, mom & dad.”
(submitted by Sara)
Do You Want To Build A Snowman?
“My sister-in-laws, back in the day, couldn’t have been prouder of their snowman creation. I’m sure theirs was the tallest in town, and it is obvious they used every scrap of snow they could find.”
(submitted by Terra)
