Eight Is Enough
“Is this a promotional photo for a new ABC show about a dysfunctional family from the 90s? No, it’s my family! PS, I’m the one in the middle. Believe it or not, I actually requested my mom make me that outfit. Viva la purple sweatsuits.”
(submitted by Lauryn)
Favorite Things
“My mom told my uncle and grandparents to grab their favorite item from around the house before she took the photo.”
(submitted by Vanessa)
The Clash
“This family picture was taken around 1989, not 1969 as the hairstyles and tacky wallpaper might lead you to believe. Though this is my immediate family (I’m the girl with her eyes closed), fortunately this is not our house. Between my mom’s perm, my dad’s dejected slouch, my sister’s broken wrist and mid-chew expression, and the world’s most hideous interior design, this picture is bursting with awkwardness!”
(submitted by Linda)
Maui Meltdown
“My family was leaving Maui after a 3 week stay to go back to cold, rainy Canada. I had a major meltdown at the airport. As you can see, my mother is not impressed, my sister is amused, and my Dad took it as a photo opportunity.”
(submitted by Laura)
Hockey Mom
“This is a photo of my mom, my brother, myself, and my soon to be born younger brother. I’m awkwardly in the hockey equipment on the bottom left. A family friend talked mom into having us all pose for this photo. It went on to win some sort of award in a Newport, RI photo show. It also hung in our house while I was growing up, which made for some awkward moments when friends came over.”
(story submitted by Sean; photo courtesy of Kim Fuller at www.kimfullerphotography.com)
24/7
“I used to get really bad stomach aches that would keep me on the toilet for hours. I would also get really lonely and apparently sleepy. Luckily my mom was there to keep me company.”
(submitted by IG @_abigailforsyth)
Just Can’t Get Enough
“It was 1990 so I guess my parents thought they’d dress me up like a New Wave recording artist.”
(submitted by IG @genevievegeoghan)
Class Of 2014
“My daughter and niece’s graduation photos both featured unfortunate sign placement.”
(submitted by IG @lisamarie656)
Oh, Canada
“This is a photo of my cousin, her brother and dad. She’s not sure exactly where it was taken. Obviously at a lake, and somewhere in Florida. Funny thing is (other than my uncle selecting this boat to pose for a picture with his kids) my aunt was the one taking the pic. My cousin sent this to me saying, “Wouldn’t this be perfect on Awkward Family Photos?” Why, yes. Yes it would.”
(submitted by Christy)
