Stairway To Awkward Christmas Photos
“This was our joint family Christmas photo at the lake between my family and my mom’s sister’s family. We decided this staircase leading down to the lake would be the perfect spot for our family photo. We spent 30 minutes setting up the camera with it’s self-timer about 30 feet away from the staircase. I personally ran back and forth about 20 times. During the set-up, the two families waited on the staircase getting more and more impatient. There was yelling and pushing. It was a lovely time. Once it was ready for the photo, we all lined up and of course switched at least 2 times each with other people in the line to get the line up perfect. Then we all sucked in as not to have our stomachs touch the person in front of us and we forced a smile as we waited for the self-timer to go off. The pictures lasted for another 15 minutes and I had to run back and forth to check them and change the angle. Once I felt we had enough and it looked like everyone’s eyes were open, we called it quits. This picture is the best of the bunch. You’re welcome.”
(submitted by Taylor)
Santa’s First Pick
“My daughter’s first time meeting Santa went really swell. Clearly my son is a big fan as well.”
(submitted by IG @krista_r25)
The Fright Before Christmas
“Christmas of ’89. Santa came for a visit.”
(submitted by IG sofia_thorsell_)
Elephant Man
“My boyfriend, early 90s in Eastern Poland. Just the usual kindergarten photo. And no, this isn’t his teacher.”
(submitted by IG @asiaxpapisten)
Water Hazard
“When I was about 4 or 5 years old, my mom subjected me to the horror that is Splash Mountain at Disneyland.”
(submitted by IG @elyse_in_wonderland)
The Chimney Alternative
“I’ve seen it happen in movies but never dreamed I would see it in real life. Shocked children at bottom for extra OMG. ‘No kids it’s not Santa, just Uncle Jeff trying to get the tree.’ Merry Christmas, y’all!”
(via source)
The Fender Bender
“Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, 1997. While touring the Crooked Street on foot we were witnesses to this fender bender that caused a traffic jam and uproar of tourists waiting for their chance to drive down the street. Our folks felt this was a perfect moment for a happy family portrait.”
(submitted by Tiffani)
The DIY Outdoor Mancave
“It was the summer of 1996 and my Dad and his neighbor had found a rather special way to follow the football on TV while enjoying the warm weather in their garden.”
(submitted by Katrin)
