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Let’s talk about photos! Nowadays, people capture every moment, whether big or small, in their lives. It begins with the special occasions they share with family, moments they want to remember when they look at these photographs in the future. Some photos are posed, while others are taken spontaneously. Then, there are all those snapshots taken for various reasons that often end up unused but consume a significant portion of our smartphone storage.

Today, we'd like to focus on a category of photos that encompass a wide range of moments - both staged and candid, taken without warning, resulting in humorous images. Awkward Family Photos is dedicated to curating the best images where the photographer has managed to capture hilarious family portraits. Some of these shots haven't aged well and look cringe-worthy today. On the other hand, others freeze time in the most awkward of moments, earning their place in the selection of images we've prepared for you today.

For more insights into family photos, we reached out to Ian Weldon, a British photographer who specializes in documenting weddings in a very original way. To learn more, scroll down and read our interview.

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Our Deaf Cattle Dog Has No Idea He Farts All The Time And Here's Our Daughter Reacting To His Latest Burst Of Gas

Our Deaf Cattle Dog Has No Idea He Farts All The Time And Here's Our Daughter Reacting To His Latest Burst Of Gas

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This Picture Was Taken At My Daughter’s Preschool. I Think The Photographer Thought Having Her Hold A Flower Would Make For A Really Cute And Innocent Picture

This Picture Was Taken At My Daughter’s Preschool. I Think The Photographer Thought Having Her Hold A Flower Would Make For A Really Cute And Innocent Picture

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Hi, I’m Jenn And I Sold My First House At Only 3 Years Old

Hi, I’m Jenn And I Sold My First House At Only 3 Years Old

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Bored Panda got in touch with Ian Weldon to discuss his perspective on awkward photographs. If you're not familiar with his work, this UK-based photographer has a distinct approach to capturing wedding moments. In an age where many tend to create a somewhat artificial reality in their photos, often staging shots, overlooking details, and eliminating flaws, more people are realizing that these images may lack authenticity.

Through candid shots, Ian Weldon captures the most natural moments of the events he documents. If you're curious about how Weldon's photos differ from the majority of other wedding photographers, be sure to check out some of the Bored Panda posts where we've previously featured his work.

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My Two-Year-Old Daughter Drew A Pillow With Chalk, Then Laid Down For A Nap

My Two-Year-Old Daughter Drew A Pillow With Chalk, Then Laid Down For A Nap

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Fun For All The Family

Fun For All The Family

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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once my brother got pushed down a whole flight of stairs, rolling underneath a beanbag. When he hit the ground, he asked to do it again.

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The Awkward Family Photos page on Instagram frequently showcases photos that resonate with nostalgia and relatability. We asked Ian if the candid wedding photos can also evoke these emotions. Weldon told us: “Yes, definitely. Candid photography can certainly have unexpected elements that evoke nostalgia. I think we are so used to seeing perfectly crafted photographs - especially from weddings - that when we come across one that isn’t perfect it stands out, it can be reminiscent of a family snapshot or amateur holiday photograph.”

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Our Parents Used To Tell My Only Brother And Me That We Used To Have Another Brother Who Turned Into A Mushroom From Not Taking A Bath. Even Added Him To The Family Albums

Our Parents Used To Tell My Only Brother And Me That We Used To Have Another Brother Who Turned Into A Mushroom From Not Taking A Bath. Even Added Him To The Family Albums

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My Great-Grandmother After Wrapping Her Skoda Around A Tree

My Great-Grandmother After Wrapping Her Skoda Around A Tree

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most strong people tear phone books in half. Gramma was extra!

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My Family Went On A Trip To Maine During The Summer And Decided To Take Family Photos. Maybe It Was Very Windy But Everyone Looks Catalog Perfect And Then…there’s Me

My Family Went On A Trip To Maine During The Summer And Decided To Take Family Photos. Maybe It Was Very Windy But Everyone Looks Catalog Perfect And Then…there’s Me

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of those pics that either your siblings post to embarrass you or you're cropped out completely. Maybe she got sand in her eye??

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We were wondering how the photographer from the UK interprets the term "awkward" within the context of candid wedding photos. Ian shared with us: “Awkward can come in many forms, from a look to a gesture to an uncomfortable situation, but it's mostly down to our own perception. I have many seemingly ‘awkward’ wedding photographs but in reality, they are from very normal situations. A moment caught by the camera that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. I just happen to enjoy finding those moments, those unexpected elements that can elevate the photograph to something else and ultimately make you laugh.”

#10

These Are My Dad’s Baby Pictures. He Was Born An Old Man

These Are My Dad’s Baby Pictures. He Was Born An Old Man

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My Husband’s High School Goth/Emo/Photoshop Phase Is An Untapped Goldmine

My Husband’s High School Goth/Emo/Photoshop Phase Is An Untapped Goldmine

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Awkward Family Photos often highlight humorous and unscripted moments. We wanted to know if Weldon could describe a candid moment from a wedding he’s photographed that he found particularly funny or endearing. We found out that: “I have a couple of favorite photographs that, often because of the situation, seem even more awkward. Funny faces being pulled during speeches can always make you wonder what had been said or stern looks during the ceremony can make you question whether everyone is actually that happy about the union.

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When lots of people drink lots of alcohol silly things tend to happen, but it's just people being people. It's just life, and that's awkward enough.”

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Junior High Is Hard Enough Without Your Mother Buying You A Bright Red Monogrammed Sweater With Your Initials

Junior High Is Hard Enough Without Your Mother Buying You A Bright Red Monogrammed Sweater With Your Initials

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I Show My Boyfriend One Picture From My Childhood And Suddenly Reproducing With Me Is Off The Table

I Show My Boyfriend One Picture From My Childhood And Suddenly Reproducing With Me Is Off The Table

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#15

My Mall Glamour Shots From 1997 Where I Look Like A Woman Who Just Cashed Her Husband’s Life Insurance Check

My Mall Glamour Shots From 1997 Where I Look Like A Woman Who Just Cashed Her Husband’s Life Insurance Check

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In high school, some girls got their senior photos done at Glamour Shots. It did make em look like newly divorced women all glammed up. Their expressions were so serious 🤣

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My Dad And I Getting Ready For A Road Trip In The Summer Of ’86.

My Dad And I Getting Ready For A Road Trip In The Summer Of ’86.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it's important to use the bathroom before a long road trip. Although, I usually took the potty chair for my son to use after we were on the road, not while we were home lol

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My Daughter Was Having A Tantrum, And Hid Her Face Under A Pillow. The Results Were Divine!

My Daughter Was Having A Tantrum, And Hid Her Face Under A Pillow. The Results Were Divine!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You couldn't have planned it better! If you had tried to achieve this it would probably have never turned out as perfect. It looks great!

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My Sisters And I Were Professionally Photographed With Identical Dolls In Matching Prairie Dresses

My Sisters And I Were Professionally Photographed With Identical Dolls In Matching Prairie Dresses

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My Uncle And My Dad Posing On A Nissan 300 Zx, Late 80s

My Uncle And My Dad Posing On A Nissan 300 Zx, Late 80s

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#20

I Told My Dad I Wanted To Be An Ear For Halloween. He Really Came Through

I Told My Dad I Wanted To Be An Ear For Halloween. He Really Came Through

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2nd Grade, 1985. Was I Going To Recess Or Into The Typing Pool?

2nd Grade, 1985. Was I Going To Recess Or Into The Typing Pool?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just missing a pair of glasses on a link and bead chain hanging around your neck.

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When My Son Hopped On The Bed And His Elbow Nailed Me Right On My C-Section Incision

When My Son Hopped On The Bed And His Elbow Nailed Me Right On My C-Section Incision

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We Didn’t Have Much Money In 1977 But That Didn’t Stop Mom From Giving Us Our Wish To Be C3p0 And R2-D2 That Halloween

We Didn’t Have Much Money In 1977 But That Didn’t Stop Mom From Giving Us Our Wish To Be C3p0 And R2-D2 That Halloween

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I Won A Cutest Baby Award At A Local Health Foods Store And This Was The Photoshoot That I Won. Thank You, Mom And Dad

I Won A Cutest Baby Award At A Local Health Foods Store And This Was The Photoshoot That I Won. Thank You, Mom And Dad

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This Is How I Found My Husband And Son After A Diaper Change. Neither Was Aware Anything Was Amiss. It Still Makes Me Laugh 10 Years Later

This Is How I Found My Husband And Son After A Diaper Change. Neither Was Aware Anything Was Amiss. It Still Makes Me Laugh 10 Years Later

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me laugh too. The baby is innocently accepting of it and the dad is proud that he handled the afternoon without mom.

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My Great-Grandmother Worked For A Photography Studio In The 80’s. She Was Watching Us One Day And Decided To Surprise My Mother With Professional Photos Of The Three Of Us

My Great-Grandmother Worked For A Photography Studio In The 80’s. She Was Watching Us One Day And Decided To Surprise My Mother With Professional Photos Of The Three Of Us

This gem was one of the pictures. It’s safe to say that my mother never put this one in a photo frame and it’s the center of family laughter when we bring out the photo albums around the holidays. I love how my sisters look so cute in the corner of the photo while I am in a food coma floating in the sky

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My Brother And I Took A Pony Ride At The Whaling City Festival In The 80s And The Pony Ride Operator Had Swagger

My Brother And I Took A Pony Ride At The Whaling City Festival In The 80s And The Pony Ride Operator Had Swagger

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My Mom's Bed Hung From Chains, And She Had A Mini Bar For A Headboard. 1972

My Mom's Bed Hung From Chains, And She Had A Mini Bar For A Headboard. 1972

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My Halloween Costume In 1992: Spaghetti And Clam Sauce. There’s A Big Plexiglass Fork On The Side Sticking Up. My Dad Dribbled Real Clam Juice All Over Me So No One Would Get Too Close At The Middle School Dance

My Halloween Costume In 1992: Spaghetti And Clam Sauce. There’s A Big Plexiglass Fork On The Side Sticking Up. My Dad Dribbled Real Clam Juice All Over Me So No One Would Get Too Close At The Middle School Dance

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure how people would have been able to get that close anyway with how big the costume is. The clam juices were a moot point lol

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This Was My Christening, June 1971. I’m The Baby Obviously, My Godmother Is Holding Me, My Parents Are Next To Her. Their Hideous Outfits Aren’t The “Awkward” Part Of This Photo. In The Background, My Grandmother Is Pulling My Sister’s Hair While My Brother Is Recovering From A Smack! All Of This Right On The Front Steps Of A Church

This Was My Christening, June 1971. I’m The Baby Obviously, My Godmother Is Holding Me, My Parents Are Next To Her. Their Hideous Outfits Aren’t The “Awkward” Part Of This Photo. In The Background, My Grandmother Is Pulling My Sister’s Hair While My Brother Is Recovering From A Smack! All Of This Right On The Front Steps Of A Church

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This Is The Epic 1984 Egg Hunt Fight On My Aunt And Uncle’s Front Lawn In Long Beach, Ca Between Me And My Brother

This Is The Epic 1984 Egg Hunt Fight On My Aunt And Uncle’s Front Lawn In Long Beach, Ca Between Me And My Brother

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know she meant business when she threw her equivalent to a purse on the ground.. it's on m**o! 🤣 Edit: censored word Mòfò

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So My Aunt Casually Tells Me That She Once Found A Ton Of Skeletons In Her Garden

So My Aunt Casually Tells Me That She Once Found A Ton Of Skeletons In Her Garden

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My Dad (Sitting In Bench, Right) With His Rock Star Wedding Party Just Rockin’ That Hair. 1987

My Dad (Sitting In Bench, Right) With His Rock Star Wedding Party Just Rockin’ That Hair. 1987

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My Dad Hid A Camera To Find Out Why The Cats Kept Sneaking Into My Old Bedroom After I'd Left For College

My Dad Hid A Camera To Find Out Why The Cats Kept Sneaking Into My Old Bedroom After I'd Left For College

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Me Being An Uber Goth Teenage Posing Next To Tombstones Unknowingly Covering The ‘S’ In ‘Sweeney.’ Kind Of Ruined The Mood Of The Photo!

Me Being An Uber Goth Teenage Posing Next To Tombstones Unknowingly Covering The ‘S’ In ‘Sweeney.’ Kind Of Ruined The Mood Of The Photo!

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This Was The Gem Of My High School Senior Picture Portfolio. At The Time, The Effect Was Cutting Edge. Now I Like To Tell My Kids That I Had To Skate Really Fast To Look That Dumb

This Was The Gem Of My High School Senior Picture Portfolio. At The Time, The Effect Was Cutting Edge. Now I Like To Tell My Kids That I Had To Skate Really Fast To Look That Dumb

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My Husband’s 6 Sisters. I Believe They Were Going For A Serious Pose, A ‘Sears Sophisticated’ Style

My Husband’s 6 Sisters. I Believe They Were Going For A Serious Pose, A ‘Sears Sophisticated’ Style

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They look like they're waiting in line to use a public bathroom. Those lines can be obnoxious

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This Is A Photo Of My Daughter And Her Father Riding The Tennessee Tornado Roller Coaster At Dollywood. When We Saw The Photo At The Sales Kiosk, We Laughed So Hard We Just Had To Buy It!

This Is A Photo Of My Daughter And Her Father Riding The Tennessee Tornado Roller Coaster At Dollywood. When We Saw The Photo At The Sales Kiosk, We Laughed So Hard We Just Had To Buy It!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The moment kiddos eyes popped out of her head, a moment to remembered forever. Of course, daughter can no longer see the photo, but she can be told all about it s/

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Here’s My Mom And Dad In September 1970. This Was Always My Favorite Photo From Their Wedding Because It’s Just So Cornball. You Have To Give Credit To The Photographer For The Picture Of My Dad In The TV. This Was Years Before Photoshop, So I’m Not Sure How The Heck He Pulled This Trick Off

Here’s My Mom And Dad In September 1970. This Was Always My Favorite Photo From Their Wedding Because It’s Just So Cornball. You Have To Give Credit To The Photographer For The Picture Of My Dad In The TV. This Was Years Before Photoshop, So I’m Not Sure How The Heck He Pulled This Trick Off

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Handy! She could just turn him off and go read a book and drink 🍷.

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My School Photo From The 80s. My Mullet Was Fashioned After The 1982 Happy Birthday Barbie And My Glasses Are Decorated With Decals Picked Out From The Decal Book At The Optical Shop

My School Photo From The 80s. My Mullet Was Fashioned After The 1982 Happy Birthday Barbie And My Glasses Are Decorated With Decals Picked Out From The Decal Book At The Optical Shop

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My Husband Presenting The “Gymnastics” Themed Birthday Cake To Our Daughter But The Cake Looks More Like A Party Cake For A Private Club

My Husband Presenting The “Gymnastics” Themed Birthday Cake To Our Daughter But The Cake Looks More Like A Party Cake For A Private Club

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My Grandma Has A Spatula She Uses To Move Around Completed Sections Of Her Puzzle

My Grandma Has A Spatula She Uses To Move Around Completed Sections Of Her Puzzle

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smart! Especially if she has any fine motor difficulties. I may try this with my son.

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My Younger Sister Was Taking Family Pictures For Me, And She Managed To Catch The Exact Moment That A Bug Flew In My Face!

My Younger Sister Was Taking Family Pictures For Me, And She Managed To Catch The Exact Moment That A Bug Flew In My Face!

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This Is My Pre-School Picture. I Had A Fit And Would Not Get My Picture Taken Unless I Could Put My Belt On My Head. So My Mom Did What She Had To Do

This Is My Pre-School Picture. I Had A Fit And Would Not Get My Picture Taken Unless I Could Put My Belt On My Head. So My Mom Did What She Had To Do

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My Mum Wanted Me To Hold Our Cat Up To Demonstrate How Big He Is And He Is Clearly Stoked

My Mum Wanted Me To Hold Our Cat Up To Demonstrate How Big He Is And He Is Clearly Stoked

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Holding My Mom's Cigarette While She Zips My Coat

Holding My Mom's Cigarette While She Zips My Coat

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like every one of my childhood pictures. The clothes, that kitchen.

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This Miraculous Photo Is Of My Darling Dear Mother, In The 80’s, With What Is Obviously A Cutout Of The Great Thomas Sullivan Magnum. The Best Part Of This Photo Is The Glasses, But, The Second Best Part Is The Fact That My Mom Refuses To Admit That It Is A Cutout

This Miraculous Photo Is Of My Darling Dear Mother, In The 80’s, With What Is Obviously A Cutout Of The Great Thomas Sullivan Magnum. The Best Part Of This Photo Is The Glasses, But, The Second Best Part Is The Fact That My Mom Refuses To Admit That It Is A Cutout

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My Beautiful Boyfriend’s School Photo When He Was A Teenager…glad I Did Not Know That Hedgehog At That Time

My Beautiful Boyfriend’s School Photo When He Was A Teenager…glad I Did Not Know That Hedgehog At That Time

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My Son Made A Nice Little Mother’s Day Booklet For Me When He Was In Grade One. I Must Have Been Having A Rough Month

My Son Made A Nice Little Mother’s Day Booklet For Me When He Was In Grade One. I Must Have Been Having A Rough Month

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That one time when you caught him sneaking a cookie. He'll never forget the look on your face.

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When My Parents Were Getting Their Portraits Taken, The Photographer Had An Idea. My Mom Wore A Tube Top And My Dad Took His Shirt Off

When My Parents Were Getting Their Portraits Taken, The Photographer Had An Idea. My Mom Wore A Tube Top And My Dad Took His Shirt Off

The photographer even entered this in a photography contest and won. He gave them a copy of the photo for posing for him, but what he truly gave us is an amazing captured moment that made me wonder if this is what married life is like. I saw this picture every day hanging up in their bedroom

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When I Was Six I Had A George W. Bush-Themed Birthday. Disturbing? Amusing? Maybe Both

When I Was Six I Had A George W. Bush-Themed Birthday. Disturbing? Amusing? Maybe Both

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We Wanted Our Cat To Be In The Siblings Photo

We Wanted Our Cat To Be In The Siblings Photo

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During Our Wedding Vows, While My Husband Promised To Love My Kids As His Own, My Kids Were Whisper-Screaming At Each Other The Whole Time

During Our Wedding Vows, While My Husband Promised To Love My Kids As His Own, My Kids Were Whisper-Screaming At Each Other The Whole Time

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know what the little girl is saying or doing but her brother seems to be suffering a mild shock.

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When I Was 7, I Brought This To Show And Tell And Told My Class, 'I Went To Africa Over The Weekend And Got To Pet A Lion.' I Lied

When I Was 7, I Brought This To Show And Tell And Told My Class, 'I Went To Africa Over The Weekend And Got To Pet A Lion.' I Lied

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My Family’s Pet Raccoon 'Jodi' Circa 1986. His Favorite Food Was Strawberry Ice Cream

My Family’s Pet Raccoon 'Jodi' Circa 1986. His Favorite Food Was Strawberry Ice Cream

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am here to talk about a very serious situation... does your raccoon suffer from DIABETES?

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A Photo Of Me In 4th Grade…thanks Mom And Dad

A Photo Of Me In 4th Grade…thanks Mom And Dad

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her mother was always a little heavy handed with the blush.

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My Dad Had A Medical Procedure The Day Of My Prom And Was Out Of His Mind On Pain Killers When My Mom Insisted That I Pose With Him Before Prom. I Like To Think He Would’ve Put Down The Hose For The Pic If He’d Been In His Right Mind, But In All Honesty It Could’ve Gone Either Way. He Has No Memory Of Taking This Photo

My Dad Had A Medical Procedure The Day Of My Prom And Was Out Of His Mind On Pain Killers When My Mom Insisted That I Pose With Him Before Prom. I Like To Think He Would’ve Put Down The Hose For The Pic If He’d Been In His Right Mind, But In All Honesty It Could’ve Gone Either Way. He Has No Memory Of Taking This Photo

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My Brother And His Ex Wife Separated. Afterwards, We Didn’t Have A Family Photo Without Her That Included My Son. This Was My Opa’s Solution: Cutting Out A Photo Of My Son And Pasting It Into The Family Photo That Was Taken The Year Before The Ex Came Around

My Brother And His Ex Wife Separated. Afterwards, We Didn’t Have A Family Photo Without Her That Included My Son. This Was My Opa’s Solution: Cutting Out A Photo Of My Son And Pasting It Into The Family Photo That Was Taken The Year Before The Ex Came Around

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My 14 Year Old Daughter Forgot It Was School Picture Day. Normally Would Have Fixed Her Hair And Dressed Nice. On This Day She Wore A Nike Shirt That Said ‘Just Do It.’ Good Thing For Us, Her Hair Covered The Rest Of The Shirt And Only Left A Few Letters Visible

My 14 Year Old Daughter Forgot It Was School Picture Day. Normally Would Have Fixed Her Hair And Dressed Nice. On This Day She Wore A Nike Shirt That Said ‘Just Do It.’ Good Thing For Us, Her Hair Covered The Rest Of The Shirt And Only Left A Few Letters Visible

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This Was Taken After My Sister’s White Coat Ceremony For Vet School. We Didn’t Realize We Probably Shouldn’t Have Posed Like This Until After The Pic. Not Exactly The Style We Were Going For

This Was Taken After My Sister’s White Coat Ceremony For Vet School. We Didn’t Realize We Probably Shouldn’t Have Posed Like This Until After The Pic. Not Exactly The Style We Were Going For

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My Daughter Kicked One Of Her Brothers In The Privates, Felt Bad After, And Wrote Him A Sorry Note With An Illustration. The Note Says ‘Sorry For Hitting You In The Jimmies!’ Take Note Of My Son’s Face In The Picture, She Was Spot-On With Her Illustration. She Was 6 Years Old

My Daughter Kicked One Of Her Brothers In The Privates, Felt Bad After, And Wrote Him A Sorry Note With An Illustration. The Note Says ‘Sorry For Hitting You In The Jimmies!’ Take Note Of My Son’s Face In The Picture, She Was Spot-On With Her Illustration. She Was 6 Years Old

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We Had Just Moved To Arizona And Our Parents Took The Three Of Us Out To The Desert To Get A Nice Christmas Card Photo With The Family Dog. This Was The Photo The Card Company Printed On 200 Cards

We Had Just Moved To Arizona And Our Parents Took The Three Of Us Out To The Desert To Get A Nice Christmas Card Photo With The Family Dog. This Was The Photo The Card Company Printed On 200 Cards

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This Is Me With My Younger Brother, Our Grandparents, And Our Father In Hot Pants. Circa 1985, Australia

This Is Me With My Younger Brother, Our Grandparents, And Our Father In Hot Pants. Circa 1985, Australia

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The Year Was 1992 Or 93, The Place Olan Mills. I’m The One With Glasses, Braces And The Mushroom Cut. My Sister And I Were Wearing Matching Dresses My Grandmother Made. There Is So Much Going On In This Picture, I Don’t Even Know Where To Start…it’s Cringeworthy All Around!

The Year Was 1992 Or 93, The Place Olan Mills. I’m The One With Glasses, Braces And The Mushroom Cut. My Sister And I Were Wearing Matching Dresses My Grandmother Made. There Is So Much Going On In This Picture, I Don’t Even Know Where To Start…it’s Cringeworthy All Around!

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Just What Every Kid Recovering From An Elbow Reconstruction Wants: A Huge Promotional Fish From Long John Silvers Stopping By With A Care Package Of Coloring Supplies And I Can’t Remember What Else. The Early 90s Were A Strange Time

Just What Every Kid Recovering From An Elbow Reconstruction Wants: A Huge Promotional Fish From Long John Silvers Stopping By With A Care Package Of Coloring Supplies And I Can’t Remember What Else. The Early 90s Were A Strange Time

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My Wife And I Just Had Our First Baby. My Father Drove 3 Hours To Visit Us In The Hospital. The Excitement Was Palpable

My Wife And I Just Had Our First Baby. My Father Drove 3 Hours To Visit Us In The Hospital. The Excitement Was Palpable

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, maybe that’s how his side of the family show their excitement, though I’d hate to see what they look like when they’re bored.

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1986 In A Nutshell. Badly Done Dorothy Hamill Hair. Socks With Jelly Shoes. Dad With His Smokes In His Pocket. And Lots Of Rattan

1986 In A Nutshell. Badly Done Dorothy Hamill Hair. Socks With Jelly Shoes. Dad With His Smokes In His Pocket. And Lots Of Rattan

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had a chair like that when my grandma came for an extended visit in the mid 80's, she'd regularly fall asleep in it leaning to one side and we never got the bend out of it after she left.

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For My Daughter’s 12th Birthday Party, We Made Masks Of Her Obsession, George Michael, For All Of The Little Girls. Didn’t Realize How Scary It Would Look When They Pulled Them All On At The Same Time

For My Daughter’s 12th Birthday Party, We Made Masks Of Her Obsession, George Michael, For All Of The Little Girls. Didn’t Realize How Scary It Would Look When They Pulled Them All On At The Same Time

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#71

This Is A School Photo Of My Older Sister From 1988. The Monstrosity Upon Her Head Is Reflected In Her Expression. The Lasers In The Background And Applique-Roses Sweatshirt Only Add To The Epic-Ness

This Is A School Photo Of My Older Sister From 1988. The Monstrosity Upon Her Head Is Reflected In Her Expression. The Lasers In The Background And Applique-Roses Sweatshirt Only Add To The Epic-Ness

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#72

This Was During Our Family Trip To Costa Rica

This Was During Our Family Trip To Costa Rica

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#74

We Hiked A Lot In The Early 80’s, Whether I Wanted To Or Not. The Balloon Apparently Did Nothing For My Mood

We Hiked A Lot In The Early 80’s, Whether I Wanted To Or Not. The Balloon Apparently Did Nothing For My Mood

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#75

For My High School Yearbook Photo, I Wanted To Stand Out. I Brought It Home And Proudly Showed My Grandma Who Broke Down Crying In A Way I Have Never Seen Before

For My High School Yearbook Photo, I Wanted To Stand Out. I Brought It Home And Proudly Showed My Grandma Who Broke Down Crying In A Way I Have Never Seen Before

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I Wanted To Stand Out." I think we can safely say that mission was accomplished.

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#76

This Is A Picture Of My Grandmother, Older Brother, And My Dad. The Photo Was Taken Well Before I Was Born And I Can Guarantee This Was My Dad’s Idea

This Is A Picture Of My Grandmother, Older Brother, And My Dad. The Photo Was Taken Well Before I Was Born And I Can Guarantee This Was My Dad’s Idea

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And Grandma's hand holding it steady...even she doesn't trust his ideas. 😆

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#77

At Our Wedding In Qld Australia In 1993, The Photographer Took A Lot Of Photos With Our Eyes Closed But She Said It Would Be Fine Because She Could Get The Eyes Painted On Which Cost Us A Fortune. But I Guess It Was Worth It?

At Our Wedding In Qld Australia In 1993, The Photographer Took A Lot Of Photos With Our Eyes Closed But She Said It Would Be Fine Because She Could Get The Eyes Painted On Which Cost Us A Fortune. But I Guess It Was Worth It?

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#78

This Is My Sister At 12 Years Old Looking Completely Relaxed For Her Glamour Shot

This Is My Sister At 12 Years Old Looking Completely Relaxed For Her Glamour Shot

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#79

This Is My Father In 1980 In Front Of The Christmas Tree Wearing His Favorite Pair Of Shorts (That He Had In Several Different Colors)

This Is My Father In 1980 In Front Of The Christmas Tree Wearing His Favorite Pair Of Shorts (That He Had In Several Different Colors)

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“We Had To Wear Our Christmas Gear All Day And Stand In Line For Hours. Needless To Say, We Were Sick Of Each Other By The Time We Met Santa.” - Olivia

“We Had To Wear Our Christmas Gear All Day And Stand In Line For Hours. Needless To Say, We Were Sick Of Each Other By The Time We Met Santa.” - Olivia

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#81

“This Is My 2nd Grade School Picture From 1989. I Actually Still Own That Crimper.” - Lee Ann

“This Is My 2nd Grade School Picture From 1989. I Actually Still Own That Crimper.” - Lee Ann

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#82

When I Was In New Zealand My Family Wanted To Wish Me Happy Christmas And Give Me Some Of That Holiday Cheer All The Way From Sweden. Well It Made Me Laugh. I Look At It Every Christmas

When I Was In New Zealand My Family Wanted To Wish Me Happy Christmas And Give Me Some Of That Holiday Cheer All The Way From Sweden. Well It Made Me Laugh. I Look At It Every Christmas

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like getting the picture taken involved a fight, and the guy on the left lost.

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#83

Our Loving Mother Scheduled Our Youngest Sister’s Wisdom Teeth Extraction On Her Sixteenth Birthday. Here She Is Celebrating Afterwards. Cake, Anyone?

Our Loving Mother Scheduled Our Youngest Sister’s Wisdom Teeth Extraction On Her Sixteenth Birthday. Here She Is Celebrating Afterwards. Cake, Anyone?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TIL I'm not the only person to have had their wisdom teeth extracted on their birthday.

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#84

This Is My Father In 1976 Setting His Perm And Taking Pepto Bismol To Help His Hangover

This Is My Father In 1976 Setting His Perm And Taking Pepto Bismol To Help His Hangover

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#85

I Liked To Take Naps With My Plastic Potty. My Parents Told Me I Literally Carried It Into Bed And That The Plastic Potty And I Had A Special Bond

I Liked To Take Naps With My Plastic Potty. My Parents Told Me I Literally Carried It Into Bed And That The Plastic Potty And I Had A Special Bond

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🎵 Me & my potty! Me & my potty! It's my best friend. Me & my potty, do everything together. Friends till the end! 🎵

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The Photo Is Myself, My Brother, And My Mom In Sacramento, 1987. I Had That Cut For About 2 Years To Identify As A Skateboarder. I’m Still Skateboarding, And Just Celebrated 40 Years Since I Started

The Photo Is Myself, My Brother, And My Mom In Sacramento, 1987. I Had That Cut For About 2 Years To Identify As A Skateboarder. I’m Still Skateboarding, And Just Celebrated 40 Years Since I Started

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some things don't change. All three of my nephews have that same cut now.

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#88

My Grandma Made My Grandpa Match Her For My Cousin’s Wedding. We Called Them ‘The Peaches.'

My Grandma Made My Grandpa Match Her For My Cousin’s Wedding. We Called Them ‘The Peaches.'

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in the late seventies to early eighties peach was the IN color, to wear, to paint your room, for your bedspread, sheets, pillowcases, accessories. Everything was peach for way too long, only they failed to add the hint of reddish-pink that makes it genuinely peach-colored, so everything was actually just light orange.

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#89

Celebrating My 2-Year-Old Birthday Party In 1988, In Brazil With My Dad And His Friends. My Dad Took The Photo While His Friend Was Teaching Me An Important Life Skill

Celebrating My 2-Year-Old Birthday Party In 1988, In Brazil With My Dad And His Friends. My Dad Took The Photo While His Friend Was Teaching Me An Important Life Skill

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#90

My Dad Larry Opened One Of The First Cell Phone Stores In Houston Texas And Was Known As “The Cell Phone Kingpin.” I Wish You Could Have Seen The Commercial That Ran With Him On A Unicycle

My Dad Larry Opened One Of The First Cell Phone Stores In Houston Texas And Was Known As “The Cell Phone Kingpin.” I Wish You Could Have Seen The Commercial That Ran With Him On A Unicycle

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#91

My Wife, And The Mother Of Our Twins, Apparently Just Needed A Nap

My Wife, And The Mother Of Our Twins, Apparently Just Needed A Nap

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh hell to the YES she did! So out the damned camera down and start folding.

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#92

We Were All So Delighted To Meet Our Little Niece, Erin

We Were All So Delighted To Meet Our Little Niece, Erin

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#93

In The Early 80s My Dad Took The Family To The Grand Canyon. I Guess He Thought The Bare Midriff Was A Good Look

In The Early 80s My Dad Took The Family To The Grand Canyon. I Guess He Thought The Bare Midriff Was A Good Look

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Which one of the children did his shirt actually belong to?

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#94

“I Got To Meet The Hoff At Our Local Radio Station In The Early 80’s. I Wasn’t Impressed.”

“I Got To Meet The Hoff At Our Local Radio Station In The Early 80’s. I Wasn’t Impressed.”

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Tabitha
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kids just tell it like it actually is, instead of pretending.

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#95

My Husband, His Mother And Sister. My Mother-In-Law Thought She Was Being ‘Artistic.'

My Husband, His Mother And Sister. My Mother-In-Law Thought She Was Being ‘Artistic.'

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#96

When I Was 6, Got My Face Painted With Something I Thought My Dad Would Like

When I Was 6, Got My Face Painted With Something I Thought My Dad Would Like

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“Dad, Mom And Me Going For A Totally Safe Spin”

“Dad, Mom And Me Going For A Totally Safe Spin”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they weren't looking so recklessly happy, I would think they were rushing you to the emergency room.

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#98

Niagara Falls, 2016. We Discovered Where Rainbows Come From

Niagara Falls, 2016. We Discovered Where Rainbows Come From

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My Family Owned An Internet Service Provider When I Was Growing Up, And This Was Our Big Promo Shot

My Family Owned An Internet Service Provider When I Was Growing Up, And This Was Our Big Promo Shot

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My Mom Attempted The Barbie Cake For My 8th Birthday. A Neighbor Gave Her General Instructions, And My Brother And Best Friend Were Clearly Unimpressed With The Results

My Mom Attempted The Barbie Cake For My 8th Birthday. A Neighbor Gave Her General Instructions, And My Brother And Best Friend Were Clearly Unimpressed With The Results

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#101

A Picture Of My Parents In The Early 80s, Featuring My Dad's Shorts

A Picture Of My Parents In The Early 80s, Featuring My Dad's Shorts

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#102

My Brother At Pumpkin Land In The Early 90s And Big Bird Looks Hungry

My Brother At Pumpkin Land In The Early 90s And Big Bird Looks Hungry

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#103

Classic Sugar Grill. Story Goes That I Chewed On My Bottle So Much That It Ruined My Teeth. My Neighbors Used To Chase Me Around The Yard With Pliers Saying They Were Going To Rip Out My Teeth And Sell The Silver

Classic Sugar Grill. Story Goes That I Chewed On My Bottle So Much That It Ruined My Teeth. My Neighbors Used To Chase Me Around The Yard With Pliers Saying They Were Going To Rip Out My Teeth And Sell The Silver

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#104

Not Only Did My Dad Enlist Our Help To Take Pics Of Mom’s Butt, There’s Also An Entire Page In A Photo Album Dedicated To It Entitled, ‘Buty Call.'

Not Only Did My Dad Enlist Our Help To Take Pics Of Mom’s Butt, There’s Also An Entire Page In A Photo Album Dedicated To It Entitled, ‘Buty Call.'

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