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I don't remember my first day of school, but judging by the expressions of these funny kids, they're sure going to recollect theirs. And as perplexed as they might look, it is an excellent opportunity for some funny school memes for us!

The first day of school can be pleasant or traumatizing for a small child, depending on what their expectations are and how well they were prepared for this new chapter. However, for these unlucky kids, after the first school day experience like this one, they probably won't be asking the dreaded question, "when is the first day at school?" anytime soon.

As you can see from these funny before and after pictures compiled by Bored Panda, some of these kids looked positively excited to be attending their first day of a new school year. However, education can do strange things to a kid, which is why by the end they looked fed up, traumatized, and in some cases shell-shocked. Still, elementary school is nothing compared to high school, so hang in there, kids! Scroll through our handpicked selection of the funniest first day at school memes and remember that we've all been there once.

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First Day Back At School Took Its Toll On This Little Girl

First Day Back At School Took Its Toll On This Little Girl

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Before And After The First Day Of School. The Future Suddenly Looks Bleak.

Before And After The First Day Of School. The Future Suddenly Looks Bleak.

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.gas.
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Picture him in a suit and tie, and this is how most of my co-workers look by the end of the day.

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Before And After The First Day Of School

Before And After The First Day Of School

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First Day Of School Vs Second Day Of School

First Day Of School Vs Second Day Of School

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Our Daughter Is Not Ok With Going Back To School

Our Daughter Is Not Ok With Going Back To School

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There's Two Types Of Kids On The First Day Of School

There's Two Types Of Kids On The First Day Of School

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SapphireDolphin10
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's just like: I'm smiling, I don't know why I'm smiling, this will be horrible, my brother is crazy, grin and bare it,when will it be over

Romina Slabber
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Loving the boy in the background. He probably is whispering: go to your happy place go to your happy place

Cherie
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If her brother is a year older, I don't blame him for feeling this way.

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

I had her EXACT SAME dress as a kid (I think we donated it or it's with my little cousin)

Sarah Fox
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More a grimace that a smile and her brother is having an outright meltdown. Where do these kids go to school?

Susann Campbell
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes the terror in her eyes and the one in the back that just went in to a fetal position and crying.

Multi Chara
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

- one curled up on the floor traumatized, and the other with the onset of delirium in the eyes and expression.

Em Jay
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and...30 seconds later...she's on the floor like her brother

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First Submission. My Niece Had A Hard Day At School

First Submission. My Niece Had A Hard Day At School

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Before And After First Day Of School

Before And After First Day Of School

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My Son's First Day Of Preschool

My Son's First Day Of Preschool

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My 7-year-old Was Not Interested In Going To School Today.

My 7-year-old Was Not Interested In Going To School Today.

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Well School Was Clearly A Huge Success.

Well School Was Clearly A Huge Success.

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Before And After The First Day Of Pre-k

Before And After The First Day Of Pre-k

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Annette Blanks
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG, I bet she couldn't wait to get that bow out of her hair! And those pantaloons!

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Before & After First Day Of Kindergarten

Before & After First Day Of Kindergarten

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What.. Happened..? That's like me before and after only 2 hours of sleep

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When Weekend Finally Is There...

When Weekend Finally Is There...

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Day 1 Vs. Day 2 Of School.

Day 1 Vs. Day 2 Of School.

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First Day Of Jk-when It Was Time To Go Home I Couldn't Find Her.

First Day Of Jk-when It Was Time To Go Home I Couldn't Find Her.

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Judy Gray
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My first year of teaching I had two kindergarten classes of 32 children each. I went to school happy and excited. At the end of the day I drove home, walked through the house and fell on my bed and slept for two hours. I did go back and taught kindergarten for 5 more years. I would often find a little one sleeping in the home center when school was over for the day. I am retired now after 41 years of teaching 16 of those in kindergarten.

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Kindergarten Is Rouuuuggghh.

Kindergarten Is Rouuuuggghh.

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Smita Gulati
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What are they making them doooo. Why are all of them soooooo exhausted.?? Break stones ? Cook for the whole school ?

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#25

#1 Before School Happy To Attend #2 After School

#1 Before School Happy To Attend #2 After School

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Letti's First Schoolday - Before&after

Letti's First Schoolday - Before&after

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Sarah Fox
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing backpack, I think if she put it on she would topple over backwards. It’s almost as big as her, in fact she may be able to hide in it.😂

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Thought Mommy Was Going To Be With Him Throughout The Day...

Thought Mommy Was Going To Be With Him Throughout The Day...

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First Day Of Sk: Mommy!!! I've Already Been Here Last Year!!!

First Day Of Sk: Mommy!!! I've Already Been Here Last Year!!!

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