Have you ever looked at your old photos and wondered, “Why was I wearing that??” You were probably joining a popular fad that time. Don’t you wish we had “Fad-ometers” that would tell us which items would become a hideous accessory or fashion statement in the future? However, no need to fret. We have all been there, so everyone can look at random embarrassing photos of themselves and laugh at them, together with the rest of humanity. Old pictures of ourselves can be bad, but old family photos usually take the cake when it comes to the cringe factor. Check out these hilarious family photos and be thankful you were not in them.
Hilarious Family Portraits That Will Make You Appreciate Your Own
Why, Mom? Why?
We can expect something like this from the men in the family but how did they get the mom to agree to doing this?? Mothers love their children, but there’s a limit to what you can expect your mom to do for you. Did they have dirt on her that they used to blackmail her into doing this? That is the only explanation we can think of for how this photo came to be.
Why, Mom? Why?
Camera Shy
There are people who are camera shy… and then there’s this kid. Have you seen anything like this? It is certainly an understatement to say that this kid gets very nervous when he is in front of the camera. We have to admit, though, that this picture was snapped at just the right moment. This boy might not appreciate this snap when he grows up, but we would definitely treasure this if this were our family photo.
Camera Shy
Yoga Family
What happens when a family of yoga fanatics have their family portrait taken? Apparently, this. Poor baby doesn’t even get a say in this! We wonder who came up with this. Maybe they could tell us why they thought this was a good idea. They are even wearing matching unitards, so this was not just some random thing. They actually put some thought into this. These ladies are pretty flexible, though. We’ll give them that, at least.
Yoga Family
Like Mother, Like Daughter
If you want to know what this little girl will look like when she grows up, just look at the lady next to her. If you are the little girl in the picture, how do you feel looking at your future? If you are the little girl and are now grown up, did you turn out looking like the lady beside you? We want to know if you managed to refute the saying, “Like mother, like daughter.”
Like Mother, Like Daughter
The Middle Child
This is Karen, the middle child. She likes staring deep into people’s souls. She freaks people out when she does this, but she doesn’t understand why. She also doesn’t know why she wasn’t allowed to join family photo time. These are Karen’s siblings…obviously Mom’s and Dad’s favorites. They don’t stare deep into people’s souls. They were allowed to join family time. Perhaps Karen can take a hint…or maybe not.
The Middle Child
License Plate Ideas
Putting something on a license plate doesn’t make it true. You should know that by now. Yeah, we’re talking about things like “B1GD1K” or “C0000L”. You’re not fooling anyone. Also, adding many Os or zeros to the word cool doesn’t make you look cool. It just looks like you don’t know how to spell. These guys might have thought pointing at a word would make it true for them…it doesn’t.
License Plate Ideas
Welcome To The Family
We’re not sure whether this pair is trying to show off the newest member of their family or their newly spayed/neutered cat, but Mittens here sure looks less than thrilled to be part of it. There’s always that one person in a family portrait who looks like they would rather be anywhere else than in the photo. Well, we know who that is in this picture. To be fair, Mittens is a busy cat. He has places to be, cats to see…
Welcome To The Family
Impractical Mrs. Claus
During winter, the average temperature at the North Pole is around -40°F. We’re pretty sure you would need to wear more than just a “sexy” leather outfit. Also, we highly doubt Mrs. Claus is impractical like this. After all, their family is known for efficiency, delivering all of the presents to children on Christmas Eve. And what’s with the lace garter? If they didn’t just get married before this family photo was taken, then it has no place here. As far as we know, wearing a lace garter is not the new “in” thing.
Impractical Mrs. Claus
Indigo Is Missing
Either this family has a missing member or they don’t know what the colors of the rainbow are. In case you didn’t know, ROYGBIV is an acronym for the colors of the rainbow, red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo and violet. As you can see, indigo is missing. We sure hope they simply forgot that the rainbow has seven colors. Forgetting their family has one more member is just plain unforgivable.
Indigo Is Missing
Love Of Basketball
He clearly loves basketball, so much so that he is fine with not having his own wife’s face in the frame. We wonder if his wife knew that her face would not be in the photo. What was reaction when she saw this? It’s her belly after all and she is part of the family. Even the faces of catalog models are shown when they model clothes for a brand.
Love Of Basketball
How To Embarrass Your Cat
You know how sometimes cats embarrass their owners with their antics? Well, in this case, we believe it’s the other way around. We probably shouldn’t be speaking for the cat, but we think even the feline felt embarrassed for its humans here. We are actually curious what they were trying to achieve here. Did this pair just do this on a whim or did they put some thought into this?
How To Embarrass Your Cat
The Old Family Portrait Style
The truth is this is staged. The adults thought it would be fun to make fun of the style of the old family portrait. And they say kids come up with the craziest ideas…This looks epic, though. We are pretty sure this would get laughs and it be a good conversation starter. Anyone who sees this will surely have some kind of reaction. If they don’t, they are probably dead inside.
The Old Family Portrait Style
The Mullet Family
Unfortunately, this one is NOT staged. Those mullets? All too real…Somebody is going to need some counseling when he grows up! There is a lot going on here. The hair, the outfits, the poses. Perhaps they thought they would either go big or go home. And go big they did. We wonder what made them go this route. Something must have inspired them to do this. If they came up with this on their own, they should really reconsider their choices.
The Mullet Family
Nature Lover
We know there are people who love nature, but we have to ask here – why? We can’t think of a reason for the goat. Surely, it isn’t the father! And what’s with all the white shawl and the flower crown on the goat? Are they supposed to mean something? Or the humans simply thought the goat would look better in the photos if it sported some accessories. We are so confused.
Nature Lover
Fine Two Seconds Ago
You were fine literally two seconds ago, but a tantrum starts as soon as the cameras start clicking. And you even coordinated with one another so everyone can join in on the tantrum-throwing session. Never underestimate what young children can do. They can make the world go round but they can also make it stop turning. Parents already know this but someone out there might need to hear this truth.
Fine Two Seconds Ago
Not A Modern Phenomenon
If you thought awkward family portraits are a modern phenomenon, well, think again. This vintage photo clearly shows that awkward family photos already existed in the past. As far as we know, a portrait includes faces in it. Even back then, men hated being in front of the camera. You can see here the dad with his back to the camera and the mom trying her best to hide the embarrassment on her face.
Not A Modern Phenomenon
A Weird Look
Why does the mom have a really weird look on her face? Could it be because of her daughter’s topless cleavage that is touching her head? We are not really sure but that is a good guess. It is clear that the picture was snapped at just the right moment. Now everyone gets to see the mom in an awkward moment. This photo might embarrass her but we think she should keep it. It’s hilarious!
A Weird Look
Possessed
Folks, it looks like your child is possessed. From here on out, holy water and crosses are likely your best options. Did you just move in to an creepy old house? Or perhaps you recently brought home a vintage doll. You have got to get stay on top of things like these. We all know how the stories ended in both situations…someone got possessed! Now your child’s body is all twisted – telltale sign of being possessed.
Possessed
Flowers And Plungers
We get the background. Flowers and sunshine are some things we would expect in a child’s school photo but why on Earth are there plungers?? We really do not get it. Are we missing something here? And it’s as if they can make things better by making sure to add plungers of different color and sizes. We want to know who is responsible for this so we can warn others.
Flowers And Plungers
Not Photoshopped
You might think the hair on this one was photoshopped, but just think about this – the photo was taken in the ‘80s, a time when big hair was in fashion. This was considered cool back then. We bet many people have photos of themselves with their hair looking like this. So yes, this photo is very real. If you want to know how they got their hair to look that big, all we can say is people have their ways.
Not Photoshopped
Denim Day
This family wanted to show off their love of denim and uncomfortable poses, and we can say that they succeeded in achieving their goal. You can see that there is a LOT of denim here and those poses do look uncomfortable. What’s more, they had their photos taken outdoors, so they probably had an audience. This family must be proud of their passions. They seem really happy here. Happy for them.
Denim Day
Movie Poster
We don’t know about you but this is giving us some serious thriller vibes. You know the kind of movie that starts out with a fun family vacation but takes a turn for the worse when the family crosses path with a killer on the loose. Actually, the idea behind this was “a sweet image of a father looking at his loving family”. However, the result looks more like the poster of a suspense film.
Movie Poster
“… Fine.”
We bet this little kid insisted, begged, cried, and screamed so that his mom would allow him to wear his Halloween costume for family portrait time. Perhaps nothing could make him change his mind and he came to the shoot kicking and screaming to have his way. Maybe his mom had had enough of everything and just wanted to get the shoot done. That is why all she said was, “… Fine.” And this happened…
“… Fine.”
Not In The Mood
This adorable baby might have been scared of the camera or the equipment, or perhaps she just wasn’t feeling it, but she definitely looks not the least bit comfortable in this family photo. We can’t blame her. Sometimes we are just not in the mood to do things even if everyone around us is abuzz with excitement. Maybe this little one woke up from her nap because of all the activity around her. Trust us. No one looks good when they have just woken up.
Not In The Mood
How Not To Look Cool
We can imagine this family asking the photographer if he can make them look cool. His response was probably along the lines of “Well, sunglasses always make people look cool!” We can’t say he is wrong, but we can’t say he is right either. Just look at this! Does this look cool to you? If you said yes, then you are definitely in no position to say what or who is cool because you obviously need to get your eyes checked.
How Not To Look Cool
Everything Is Weird
There are a lot of weird things going on here: the giant head, the overall composition of the picture, and the fact that the entire family is facing the opposite direction. We really can’t decide which one is weirder. We also have no idea what they were going for here. All we know is that this is one weird family portrait. If someone showed this to us, we wouldn’t know what to say.
Everything Is Weird
A-W-K-Ward
Twilight’s Wolf Pack, a ‘90s rock band, or a professional wrestling stable – they were probably going for one of these. There are many options but all of them are awkward. We wonder where they decided to display this photo but we are more curious about the reaction of the people who saw their photo in person. How do you even react to something like this? What is the right reaction for this?
A-W-K-Ward
Being The Odd One
This family portrait could have gone perfect if only the kid did not wear the strange mask he was wearing in the picture. Well, it’s safe to say that he likes to be the odd one in the family photo?
Being The Odd One
Best Dad Ever
Isn’t obvious how this guy loves his dog so much? He even has a shirt with his dog’s face on it. Truly, he’s the best paw parent ever! Look just how happy he is in the photo and how proud he is to be a paw-parent!
Best Dad Ever
Braced Faces
We’re not sure whether these three people on the photo purposely looked away from the camera as their act or they were just looking at something else at the time the photographer snapped the photo. Which is which?
Braced Faces
Is It Too Bright?
We’re pretty sure that this photo was taken in a studio so why did these people wear glasses during the picture taking? Was it because they wanted to look cool or the flash is too bright?
Is It Too Bright?
Loves His Dog
It’s definitely obvious how this man loves his dog just by looking at how he carried it during the picture taking. The dog looks like he thinks his owner is weird or something though.
Loves His Dog
Mom’s Too Sleepy
Looks like mom didn’t have proper sleep or maybe she just finds the whole thing boring that she let out a yawn. If you look at the others, they look like they’re enjoying it as well.
Mom’s Too Sleepy
Santa Got Into A Fight?
Did Santa Claus go somewhere before doing this? It looked like he had quite a fight prior to the picture taking. It’s too visible not to notice. Even though that’s the case, the kids were quite happy having Santa next to them.
Santa Got Into A Fight?
Scared Or Happy?
The kid’s reaction is quite hard to decipher. Is he excited, scared, or happy? Who knows, right? But we think it’s a mix of being excited and happy at the same time. What do you think?
Scared Or Happy?
She Aimed Lower
What supposed to be a fun activity turned into something else for the dad in the photo. Playing with a kid indeed requires a lot of patience especially for this dad.
She Aimed Lower
Squish
This little woman in the photo must have love to be the center of the attention that she squished her sibling down just to be the focus of the camera. Poor little sibling.
Squish
The Elves
Things like this during photoshoots are common. There will be times that kids would act up and cause a scene. Just like this little crying girl in the photo. When everybody else was ready, she still isn’t.
The Elves
The Farm Life
This family went for a farm-themed photoshoot. We’re not sure if the guy on top truly knew what he was doing or he was just posing for the camera.
The Farm Life
Too Excited
This kid must be really excited about the photoshoot that she even pissed on her pants. Or maybe, it was taking longer than she expected that she just can’t control it anymore.
Too Excited
Topless
We do not have anything against the guys being topless in the photo but the mom did it too! That’s new. Usually, it’s the guys who di it in the photo. Maybe this mom just wants to follow what the boys did.
Topless
What’s With The Edit?
This type of edit for a family portrait must be banned! Who would want to have their faces zoomed on the sides of the formal photo? Oh, right. This family did.
What’s With The Edit?
What’s With The Sad Face
It looks like the family went through something before going to the studio. Or maybe they’re not really sure if they want to do it. They all look sad and uninterested in what was going on.
What’s With The Sad Face
Who Are They
Grandma doesn’t want to be associated with the family! It looks like she wants to tell the photographer ‘I don’t know them.’ Well, maybe she wants her own alone time.
Who Are They
Breakdown
You have high hopes for creating lasting memories and taking incredible photographs if you take your children on a trip. Stress, exhaustion, and the occasional meltdowns are frequently overlooked. It appears that the girls were not amused by the sight. This isn’t a photo you’d want to keep, but it’s still a memory.
Brekadown
Hide-And-Seek
Disney World is advertised as the perfect location for family vacations and the ultimate dream destination for kids around the world. There are many Disney characters roaming the parks, but even the most ardent Disney fans may find them frightening. This little girl had no desire to meet Tigger. She is cowering beneath the table, looking terrified…poor thing. Let’s hope the rest of the vacation didn’t go as badly.
Hide And Seek
What A Sight
This lovely family, with the exception of one, was all set to capture their leisure memories on film. We have to assume that your gaze is drawn to a single point when you first look at this photograph. It’s possible that no one told him they were getting ready to take a picture, or that he simply wanted to take in the scenery. When his family saw this photo, however, they had a completely different opinion!
What A Sight
Too Happy, He Pinched Daddy
Here’s a picture that makes you almost feel something. This father has experienced a painful last-minute shock since this photo was taken. When his son was looking for something to hold on to, he came across the nearest thing he could find. Dad is likely to have recovered quickly, but this is the last time he will give his child an empty hand.
Too Happy, He Pinched Daddy
Epic Trip
“Are we there yet?” says the narrator. Most children ask their parents about this as they travel to their vacation destination, but it appears that the mother is the one who is tired of traveling. The kids in the back appear to be about to give up as well. The image has been lovingly memorialized with the following caption: “vacation from hell.”
Epic Trip
Dynamite Vacay
This image reminds me a lot of “Napoleon Dynamite”! The fashion is unsurprising given that the photo was taken in the early 1980s, but three of the four family members appear to be undecided about whether or not they should be happy. South Dakota may not have the attractions of Disney World, but it is still a lovely place to visit. After all, the best vacations are usually defined by the people with whom you spend them.
Dynamite Vacay
Too Blown Away
It’s reassuring for parents when their children get close enough to take a picture together. Until the girl on the far left was overcome by a strong wind or a sneeze, it was almost perfect for a Christmas card. Getting everyone in a group photo to have the same expression is a difficult task in and of itself. Hopefully, at some point, they were able to get that perfect shot!
Too Blown Away
Just Not Here
Have you ever felt compelled to do something on vacation that you didn’t want to do? Except for one, this family was looking forward to visiting all of Washington, D.C.’s historical sites. Maybe she’s uninterested in politics or heritage, or maybe she’s just tired of seeing vacation photos of her family. However, we hope she enjoys her vacation and time with her family, whatever the case may be.
Just Not Here
Need A Vacation
Family vacations are expected to be enjoyable, relaxing, and memorable. On the other hand, this family appears to have taken a break from their vacation. They were allegedly at “the happiest place on earth” (Disney World), but they didn’t appear to be having a good time. Theme parks can be exhausting, and trips necessitate planning and can be stressful. Hopefully, the family was able to get the rest, enjoyment, and wonderful memories they desired.
Need A Vacation
Fishing Trip
This couple wanted to capture their kids’ first fishing trip. Two of them proudly display their fish in front of the camera. Their brother, on the other hand, had a different plan. He simply ate his fish when he decided it was time for lunch. After fishing it, he deserved it, but it might have tasted better fried with a little lemon and spices.
Fishing Trip
I’m Falling
Another example of a family photoshoot that did not go as planned. These three mothers wanted to take a beautiful picture in front of the sunset with their three children. When the little girl fell, the photographer caught the family in the act. Just look at the shocked expressions on everyone’s faces in the photo.
I’m Falling
Grumpy Baby
Isn’t it a lovely image? All of the family’s sisters are seated together and smiling. Except for the tiniest. She appears to be in a bad mood and expresses it. We’re confident that in a few years, all of the sisters will be laughing about this photo.
Grumpy Baby
Why?
Whenever a family member is injured and is being transported to the ambulance, the last thing you should think of is to gather everyone and have a family photo surrounding your injured family member. Like seriously, why even think that this is a good idea? Not only is it rude, but you would also hassle the medical staff.
Why?
While In Canada
In Canada, a few pickaxes and a spooky polar bear appear to be all you need for a good family photo. We’re not sure if it’s the polar bear’s terrifying smile (or the father’s grin) or the fact that they appear to be inside an ice cave, but the more we look at it, the stranger it becomes.
While In Canada
The Meme
We’re not sure which aspect of this photo is more amusing: the fact that they’re all dressed the same, have their father’s extremely awkward smile, and are all looking in different directions, or the fact that it looks like something straight from the set of “Revenge of the Nerds.”
The Meme
Trip To Europe
Nothing beats a family trip to France, especially when it comes to getting that much-coveted photo in front of the famous Eiffel Tower. However, it appears that this child did not get the memo, and you can’t help but notice the crouching child with his head in the plastic bag, despite his parents’ best efforts to smile and pose.
Trip To Europe
Ready For The Camera
In this photo, we adore the guy’s expression. While posing for the photo, he appears to be in command, but he has no idea what’s going on behind him. To be fair, it’s a beautiful setting for a vacation photo. She’ll be disappointed when she sees herself in this photograph (or, hopefully, laughing out loud).
Ready For The Camera
Watch Where You Are Going
Oh no, next time, be careful where you sit! It’s important to remember that you must sit on a solid surface when posing for photographs to avoid falling off. On the other hand, this family clearly disobeyed all rules.
Watch Where You Are Going
Deers On The Roll
How is it possible that this kid is completely unaware that his sister is being mauled by a herd of deer just a few feet behind him? We’re not so sure about his sister, but he appears to be pleased with his photo. Despite the fact that she is overcrowded, she appears to be getting it. It’s possible she had something edible in her hand.
Deers On The Roll
Surprise From A Stingray
We all know that stingrays are completely harmless if you don’t try to harm them, and it’s common to come across animals you’re interested in while on a weekend getaway, at least for those who aren’t put off by such situations.
Surprise From A Stingray
Redirect Your Attention
It is never a good idea to ogle someone, especially if a camera is pointed at you. This kid probably learned this the hard way when he saw this photo. You should really redirect your attention. You might meet someone who will do something about your ogling and you’ll end up in jail or at the hospital. Also, ogling people is just wrong. Kids should learn this lesson at an early age.
Redirect Your Attention
“Say Cheese!”
This young lady probably didn’t think that their dogs liked cheese and that they would think she was the cheese when the photographer said, “Say cheese!” She looks so happy here. Now, we want to see a photo that was taken a few seconds after this. Did she get to keep her face? Those look like pretty sharp teeth to us and the dogs don’t look friendly despite their smiles.
“Say Cheese!”
A Phase
One of their children was going through a phase, but we won’t tell you which one. There are enough subtle clues for you to pick up on. We are pretty sure you will figure it out. Nevertheless, practically everyone has gone through a phase. We might not have pictures to show for it, but we have been there. We may laugh at this now, but at the back of our minds we are thinking, “I must keep THAT photo somewhere safe.”
A Phase