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The Year Of Burgundy
“Each year, our family bought new outfits to color coordinate with the Christmas tree. 1988 was the year of burgundy. My dad did such a fantastic job with the lighting for this photo, it’s almost as though he was a professional photographer. Evidently, I was the only one truly happy to be there. I knew the Nintendo Power Pad was waiting for me under that tree.”
(submitted by Heather)
Tough Mudder: Family Edition
“These photos were taken of my family by a local photographer in my area. Not quite sure what she was thinking.”
(submitted by Kyle)
Wunderbras
“When I was a kid, my mom, who is a seamstress, would make funky gifts every year for Christmas. Some time in the late 80s, she got her hands on some giant men’s underwear and made sports bra’s out of them. Hence, my two aunts and grandma modeling them on Christmas Eve. This is just one of many awkward Christmas eve photos.”
(submitted by Tara)
Backseat Driver
“My dad loved motorcycles. This is him on his Yamaha with me in back and my 2 year old brother bungee corded to the seatback.”
(submitted by Miranda)
Dodgeball
“This is my 2001 senior picture. I am holding a four-square ball, and I have a t-shirt with my name on it. My mom told me to get a hair cut, so I got a mohawk…Oh. And I am wearing a duct tape suit.”
(submitted by James)
Laser Clown
“Went to have an enjoyable family photo and instead we were terrified of the clown they had at the portrait studio and ended up having nightmares for weeks.”
(submitted by Danica)
Oh Deer
“My great-great grandpa had a pet deer and a pet bear. Guess the bear was in the woods.”
(submitted by Perry)
Pit Stop
“Every summer, we drove from Southern California to Iowa. Every summer, the car broke down.”
(submitted by Ginger)
Smells Like Tween Spirit
“I have no explanation for this photo. Nor for my somewhat over-sized Kurt Cobain t-shirt, or why I’m the oldest child in the room. The other kids look a little scared. Very odd.”
(submitted by Mike)
