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“Poor Mamma”: The Internet Is Divided Over Family’s Controversial Holiday Card Photo
A holiday card prank sparked online debate after influencer Amanda Cooper and her siblings discreetly flipped off the camera during a family photoshoot. Taking to her Instagram page last Friday (December 6), Amanda, who has over 14,000 followers, shared a professional photograph of her big family.
The picture, seemingly innocent at first glance, was a staged family portrait outdoors, featuring several adults, children, and infants dressed in coordinated outfits.
Highlights
- Amanda Cooper's family holiday card prank drew mixed reactions online.
- The family subtly flipped the bird in a professional family photo.
- Amanda's mom found the prank hilarious despite initial concerns.
Amanda overlaid the image with a text that read: “When your mom/mother-in-law makes you take professional family pictures 3 times a year…”
The photo was followed by several close-up shots from different angles, revealing a cheeky twist — multiple family members were seen subtly flipping the bird.
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Image credits: amandak_cooper
Image credits: amandak_cooper
The travel and fashion influencer captioned the post: “Someday we will be grateful for all the family pictures.”
A slew of people were consequently left divided, as an Instagram user commented: “I promise you the photographer didn’t take only this one picture.
“I’m sure they have a nice shot & this is their not so nice shot. Lighten up.”
Influencer Amanda Cooper and her siblings discreetly flipped off the camera during a family photoshoot
Image credits: amandak_cooper
A person wrote: “These are digital and they took many you think they did this for all of them?! These comments are so dramatic.”
Someone else penned: “In such poor taste to ruin a family photo this way.”
Image credits: amandak_cooper
An observer stated: “I know this is supposed to be funny, but this is one trend I wish would disappear.”
“I love a family with a sense of humor and they apparently have it!” a netizen exclaimed. “And apparently seem to be a very close loving family!”
A commentator added: “So rude and as a photographer I’d be calling everyone out on that.”
Taking to her Instagram page, Amanda, who has over 14,000 followers, shared a professional photograph of her big family
Image credits: amandak_cooper
A separate individual chimed in: “Family photos are very important to me and my family too and I think this is absolutely HILARIOUS!
“People need to lighten up. And your family is gorgeous, even when flipping the bird!”
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Amanda has since opened up amid facing some backlash. She revealed that her mother, Melynda King, is very particular about family portraits.
The content creator told Today on Tuesday (December 10): “Let me put it this way, last year, she went to Home Depot and bought paint sample cards of the colors that we were all allowed to wear.”
Seeing her mom’s dedication to respect a certain aesthetic, Amanda saw it as an opportunity for humor.
Amanda has since opened up amid facing some backlash
Image credits: amandak_cooper
She subsequently convinced her siblings to discreetly flip off the camera during a family portrait, using a special secret code word.
“So right before the middle finger picture, I called out, ‘Everyone say, ‘I want a hippopotamus for Christmas!” The influencer explained.
Nevertheless, before posting the prank on Instagram, Amanda reassured that she had warned her mom.
Image credits: amandak_cooper
Melynda told Today: “I get this text from Amanda and it just said, ‘I’m going to apologize in advance for the reel I just posted.
She further recalled: “Then I look at the video and I burst out laughing. I thought it was absolutely hilarious.”
Amanda was reportedly left stunned by the criticism she had received on social media upon sharing her prank.
Amanda convinced her siblings to discreetly flip off the camera after using a secret code word
Image credits: lindsay.persons
She noted that it was just a single photo and that the group behaved in all the other shots.
The influencer defended: “I got my nice Christmas card. But my husband wants me to send the middle finger one to our best friends.
“He thinks it’s the best family picture we’ve ever taken.”
Amanda’s family portrait continued to draw divided opinions
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whiterabbit 4 days ago
My god, it's a joke, lighten up people. My mom would have laughed her as* off if us kids did that.
Sinclair 4 days ago
"She noted that it was just a single photo and that the group behaved in all the other shots." Yes, it's a joke and they have plenty of normal photos to choose from. I don't know why people are so upset when they only did the one gag photo. The kids were all in on it, and they know their mom. It seems like the family had fun with it.
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LaserBrain 4 days ago
Thank God they blurred the middle fingers. I would have been permanently damaged had I seen those.
Ben Aziza 1 day ago
I saw a middle finger once... It was like spending 3 weeks in the shadow realm... The horror!
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Captain Grump 4 days ago
In a world of genocide, weaponized rape, bombings, poverty, etc., it astounds me that anyone could waste a second of time being offended by a middle finger. I wish all such hypocritical puritans my most heartfelt wishes that they go f**k themselves with something jagged and rusty.
glowworm2 4 days ago
Note that only the adults are flipping the bird. Not any of the children. There's nothing wrong with this photo. It's descrete. You wouldn't immediately notice it if it wasn't called out.
Mason Kronol 4 days ago
I had a wedding photo of me flipping off the camera on my office desk for years and only a few people noticed it. They mostly complimented my husband or my dress😂 it was a 5x7 in a really pretty frame.
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Mason Kronol 4 days ago
Harmless fun. have about 100 pictures of me doing that. It’s a running joke because my mom wouldn’t get glasses and couldn’t see what I was doing.Especially when phones with cameras became a thing. Everyone’s favorite wedding photo is me flipping the bird. If we don’t get a photo of me doing it when we go out of town it’s just not a complete vacation.
Grenelda Thurber 4 days ago
Good heavens, it was just *one* picture out of probably dozens. Mom wasn't going to get all of them anyway. People are acting like it was the only photo. Everyone showed up and followed the dress code. Nobody's making a stupid face. I think it's hilarious. Sheesh. (I'm sure all this self-righteous outrage is boosting Amanda's Instagram followers numbers)
Roni Stone 4 days ago
Those commenters are going to choke themselves if they clutch those pearls any tighter. In my family the flying fickle finger of fate flies freely and frequently! Lord.
Steve Robert 4 days ago
Love the way BP censored the fingers. All it did was highlight what it was.
Holly Snyder 4 days ago
If it was only for one single photo, then I think it was definitely harmless. Besides if the mom was in good spirits about the prank and she’s the one who wanted the pictures, then screw all these online people who have their opinions that don’t matter they’re not in that family
Patricia Richardson 4 days ago
i think it’s hilarious….some people just don’t have a sense of humour and that’s ok for them just don’t bash the folks that DO have a great sense of humour…..it’s christmas ffs get over it …..
Michael Largey 4 days ago
Hey, BP, when they tell you to blur out the digital porn, they don't mean fingers.
StarCrossedFriday 4 days ago
I was expecting something far more ‘outrageous’ from the headline - whether or not you think it’s funny isn’t all that relevant either; whatever floats their humour boat. I actually think it’s more ‘outrageous’ that the middle fingers were censored. I mean…why? What’s the point?
FreeTheUnicorn 4 days ago
If taking the photos is making everyone miserable, the whenever the photos are seen in the future, it'll just being all the nxiety strife and resentment back. My family has tons of photos that we were forced to take. My sister and I are nauseous when we see them, and you'll hardly find a picture of either of us as adults because it's such a visceral reaction. Good for the family for fighting back a bit.
n75mk9nk2n 2 days ago
It's their family and it's their photo. Why is that anyone else's business?
im very serious 3 days ago (edited)
but seriously everybody has opinions so why create a whole war base here?... just ignore the people who dont like it, instead focus on just the funniness
im very serious 3 days ago
I didn't even notice they had their middle fingers out until it mentioned about it. I honestly think its pretty funny lol
Holly Snyder 4 days ago
If it was just the one picture it’s a harmless prank. If her mom was in good spirits about the prank, screw everyone else who ISNT in their family. None of their opinions matter.
Alyssa Phillips 4 days ago
One picture out of all of them was the joke. It's fine. Gma doesn't want it, don't buy it. Let the members who want a copy but.
Gianna B D 4 days ago
"Oh no," said the InFluEnCeR. "I don't wanna take another picture. Waah! I could be a grown up and just tell my mom that I don't want to do it, but that won't get me any of the attention I crave. What should I do?"
Invisible Potato 4 days ago
"I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY ARE PEOPLE ANGRY WE JUST FLIPPED EVERYONE OFF, WHAT IS A BIG DEAL?!" and more cry continues... some people need to get life.
whiterabbit 4 days ago
My god, it's a joke, lighten up people. My mom would have laughed her as* off if us kids did that.
Sinclair 4 days ago
"She noted that it was just a single photo and that the group behaved in all the other shots." Yes, it's a joke and they have plenty of normal photos to choose from. I don't know why people are so upset when they only did the one gag photo. The kids were all in on it, and they know their mom. It seems like the family had fun with it.
Load More Replies... LaserBrain 4 days ago
Thank God they blurred the middle fingers. I would have been permanently damaged had I seen those.
Ben Aziza 1 day ago
I saw a middle finger once... It was like spending 3 weeks in the shadow realm... The horror!
Load More Replies... Captain Grump 4 days ago
In a world of genocide, weaponized rape, bombings, poverty, etc., it astounds me that anyone could waste a second of time being offended by a middle finger. I wish all such hypocritical puritans my most heartfelt wishes that they go f**k themselves with something jagged and rusty.
glowworm2 4 days ago
Note that only the adults are flipping the bird. Not any of the children. There's nothing wrong with this photo. It's descrete. You wouldn't immediately notice it if it wasn't called out.
Mason Kronol 4 days ago
I had a wedding photo of me flipping off the camera on my office desk for years and only a few people noticed it. They mostly complimented my husband or my dress😂 it was a 5x7 in a really pretty frame.
Load More Replies... Mason Kronol 4 days ago
Harmless fun. have about 100 pictures of me doing that. It’s a running joke because my mom wouldn’t get glasses and couldn’t see what I was doing.Especially when phones with cameras became a thing. Everyone’s favorite wedding photo is me flipping the bird. If we don’t get a photo of me doing it when we go out of town it’s just not a complete vacation.
Grenelda Thurber 4 days ago
Good heavens, it was just *one* picture out of probably dozens. Mom wasn't going to get all of them anyway. People are acting like it was the only photo. Everyone showed up and followed the dress code. Nobody's making a stupid face. I think it's hilarious. Sheesh. (I'm sure all this self-righteous outrage is boosting Amanda's Instagram followers numbers)
Roni Stone 4 days ago
Those commenters are going to choke themselves if they clutch those pearls any tighter. In my family the flying fickle finger of fate flies freely and frequently! Lord.
Steve Robert 4 days ago
Love the way BP censored the fingers. All it did was highlight what it was.
Holly Snyder 4 days ago
If it was only for one single photo, then I think it was definitely harmless. Besides if the mom was in good spirits about the prank and she’s the one who wanted the pictures, then screw all these online people who have their opinions that don’t matter they’re not in that family
Patricia Richardson 4 days ago
i think it’s hilarious….some people just don’t have a sense of humour and that’s ok for them just don’t bash the folks that DO have a great sense of humour…..it’s christmas ffs get over it …..
Michael Largey 4 days ago
Hey, BP, when they tell you to blur out the digital porn, they don't mean fingers.
StarCrossedFriday 4 days ago
I was expecting something far more ‘outrageous’ from the headline - whether or not you think it’s funny isn’t all that relevant either; whatever floats their humour boat. I actually think it’s more ‘outrageous’ that the middle fingers were censored. I mean…why? What’s the point?
FreeTheUnicorn 4 days ago
If taking the photos is making everyone miserable, the whenever the photos are seen in the future, it'll just being all the nxiety strife and resentment back. My family has tons of photos that we were forced to take. My sister and I are nauseous when we see them, and you'll hardly find a picture of either of us as adults because it's such a visceral reaction. Good for the family for fighting back a bit.
n75mk9nk2n 2 days ago
It's their family and it's their photo. Why is that anyone else's business?
im very serious 3 days ago (edited)
but seriously everybody has opinions so why create a whole war base here?... just ignore the people who dont like it, instead focus on just the funniness
im very serious 3 days ago
I didn't even notice they had their middle fingers out until it mentioned about it. I honestly think its pretty funny lol
Holly Snyder 4 days ago
If it was just the one picture it’s a harmless prank. If her mom was in good spirits about the prank, screw everyone else who ISNT in their family. None of their opinions matter.
Alyssa Phillips 4 days ago
One picture out of all of them was the joke. It's fine. Gma doesn't want it, don't buy it. Let the members who want a copy but.
Gianna B D 4 days ago
"Oh no," said the InFluEnCeR. "I don't wanna take another picture. Waah! I could be a grown up and just tell my mom that I don't want to do it, but that won't get me any of the attention I crave. What should I do?"
Invisible Potato 4 days ago
"I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY ARE PEOPLE ANGRY WE JUST FLIPPED EVERYONE OFF, WHAT IS A BIG DEAL?!" and more cry continues... some people need to get life.
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