The Wonder Years
“During the ages of 8 to 11 years old (1972 to 1975) I became trapped in a vortex of awkwardness. And my mom’s taste in clothing really brought it to another level – this stuff was embarrassing even back then. I honestly don’t know how to chose which pictures to send because it seems each one was worse than the last. But here are the two best , age 8 from 1972 and age 10 from 1974.”
(submitted by Brad)
Don’t You Forget About Me
“We have three daughters, and were getting pictures with each. Chloe was not happy that she was being left out of the photo!”
(submitted by Derek)
Hot Tub
“This is me and my sister, back on the farm in Saskatchewan where we grew up. My grandmother used to fill this wash tub with the hose and we called it the “swimming pool”. I am the one with the suspicious toothless smile and the half shaven doll. When my sister showed her friend this picture she was asked “Why is your brother holding a squeegee?”. Sister….I am her older sister….and I have no explanation for the squeegee.”
(submitted by Liz)
Roll Play
“My mom sent this to my dad who was in the military at the time and hadn’t met me yet. Thanks mom.”
(submitted by Shiane)
Road Trippin’
“My family took a trip from New York to Disney World in July of 1976. This is my older brother, two stepsister, my younger sister and I’m in the hat. Ah fashion.”
(submitted by Kim)
Sour Octopus
“When I was ten, I lived in Japan with my parents, who are Baptist missionaries. My mom was always on the alert for photos of Japanese culture and cuisine. She needed good pictures to show the churches back in the USA who were contributing financially to their ministry. So, I got drafted into modeling with fresh octopus, a tasty morsel from the sea.”
(submitted by Shae)
Party Pooper
“So my sister wanted a silly family photo, but Dad refused to play along.”
(via Gnillab)
Mum’s The Word
“Notice the moon shine jug, shot gun, lucky horse shoe, and the glimmer of a wash board to the left decorated with a bow. Shelly chose the best mom jeans ever which were not only high rise, but I suspect she may have buttoned them with her teeth.
I believe she and Dan not only had a two-fer coupon on the button down shirts but also the haircut/style. Dan had a lovely Mum made to commemorate the 1983 Sadie Hawkins dance. Nothing says love like a lovely stuffed Pac-Man.”
(submitted by Karen)
