Have you ever looked back at old photos and thought to yourself, “Why was I wearing that?” You were probably participating in a popular craze at the time. Don’t you wish there were “Fad-ometers” that could predict which items would become obnoxious accessories or fashion statements in the future? There’s no need to be concerned, though. We’ve all been there, so everyone can look at embarrassing photos of themselves and laugh about them with the rest of the world. Old self-portraits can be embarrassing, but old family portraits usually top the list regarding the cringe factor. So take a look at these hilarious family photos, and thank your lucky stars you weren’t in them.
Hilarious Family Portraits That Will Make You Appreciate Your Own
Why, Mom? Why?
We can expect something like this from the family’s men, but how did they persuade the mother to go along with it? Mothers adore their children, but there’s only so much your mother can do for you. Is it possible that they had dirt on her and used it to blackmail her into doing this? That’s the only explanation we’ve come up with for how this image came to be.
Why, Mom? Why?
A Phase
One of their kids was going through a phase, but we’re not going to say which one. There are plenty of hints for you to pick up on. We’re confident you’ll figure it out. Despite this, almost everyone has gone through a phase. We may not have photographs to prove it, but we were there. We may laugh now, but we’re thinking in the back of our heads, “I must keep THAT photo somewhere safe.”
A Phase
Camera Shy
Some people are self-conscious in front of the camera… Then there’s this child. Have you ever seen anything like it before? When this kid is in front of the camera, it’s an understatement to say he gets very nervous. However, we must admit that this photograph was taken at precisely the right time. This young man may not appreciate this photograph when he grows up, but if it were our family photo, we would treasure it.
Camera Shy
Yoga Family
What happens when a yoga-obsessed family has their portrait taken? This appears to be the case. The poor baby has no say in the matter! We’re not sure who came up with this idea. They might be able to explain why they thought this was a good idea. They’re even dressed in matching unitards, so this isn’t a coincidence. They actually gave this some thought. These ladies, on the other hand, are quite adaptable. At the very least, we’ll give them that.
Yoga Family
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Take a look at the lady next to her to see what this little girl will look like when she grows up. How do you feel about your future if you’re the little girl in the picture? Do you look like the lady beside you if you were the little girl and are now an adult? 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 enjoys peering into people’s souls. When she does this, she makes people uncomfortable, but she has no idea why. She’s also baffled as to why she wasn’t allowed to participate in the family photo session. Karen’s siblings are obviously Mom and Dad’s favorites. They don’t pierce people’s souls with their gaze. They were permitted to participate in family time. Karen might be able to pick up on a hint…or she might 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 haven’t fooled anybody. Adding a lot of Os or zeros to the word cool also doesn’t make you appear cool. It appears that you are unable to spell. These guys may have believed that pointing at a word would make it true for them, but that is not the case.
License Plate Ideas
Welcome To The Family
We’re not sure if this couple is trying to show off their newest family member or their newly spayed/neutered cat, but Mittens doesn’t seem too happy to be a part of it. In every family portrait, there’s always one person who looks like they’d rather be somewhere else than in the picture. We all know who the person in this photo is. Mittens is a busy cat, to be sure. He’s got places to go and cats to see…
Welcome To The Family
Impractical Mrs. Claus
The average temperature at the North Pole during the winter is around -40°F. We’re pretty sure you’d need more than just a “sexy” leather outfit for this. We also doubt Mrs. Claus is as irrational as this. After all, their family is known for being efficient, having delivered all of the gifts to the kids on Christmas Eve. What’s the deal with the lace garter? This family photo would have no place here if they didn’t just get married before it was taken. Wearing a lace garter is not the new “in” thing, as far as we know.
Impractical Mrs. Claus
Indigo Is Missing
Either this family is missing a member, or they have no idea what colors make up the rainbow. In case you didn’t know, ROYGBIV stands for red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, and violet, which are the colors of the rainbow. Indigo isn’t present, as you can see. We’re hoping they simply forgot there are seven colors in the rainbow. It’s unforgivable for them to forget that their family has grown by one.
Indigo Is Missing
Redirect Your Attention
Ogling someone is never a good idea, especially if a camera is pointed at you. When this kid saw this photo, he most likely learned the hard way. You really need to refocus your attention. You might meet someone who will take action against your ogling, and you’ll end up in jail or the hospital as a result. Also, ogling people is completely inappropriate. This is a lesson that children should learn at a young age.
Redirect Your Attention
Love Of Basketball
He clearly enjoys basketball, to the point where he is unconcerned about his own wife’s face being in the frame. We’re curious if his wife was aware that her face would be obscured in the photograph. How did she react when she saw this? After all, it’s her belly, and she’s a family member. When catalog models model clothes for a brand, their faces are visible.
Love Of Basketball
How To Embarrass Your Cat
You know how cats can make their owners look bad with their antics? In this case, however, we believe the opposite is true. We shouldn’t speak for the cat, but we believe the feline was embarrassed for its humans in this situation. We’re curious as to what they were attempting to accomplish here. Did this couple just do it on the spur of the moment, or did they give it some thought?
How To Embarrass Your Cat
“Say Cheese!”
When the photographer said, “Say cheese!” this young lady probably didn’t think their dogs liked cheese or that they would think she was the cheese. She appears to be in a good mood here. Now we’d like to see a photo taken just a few seconds later. Is it true that she was able to keep her face? Those teeth look pretty sharp to us, and the dogs, despite their smiles, don’t appear to be friendly.
“Say Cheese!”
The Old Family Portrait Style
The truth is that this is all a ruse. The adults thought it would be amusing to mock the old family portrait’s style. And they say children come up with the most bizarre ideas… This, on the other hand, appears to be epic. We’re confident that this will elicit laughter and serve as a good conversation starter. Anyone who sees this will undoubtedly react in some way. If they don’t, they’re most likely dead on the inside.
The Old Family Portrait Style
The Mullet Family
This one, unfortunately, isn’t staged. What about those mullets? It’s all too true… When he grows up, someone is going to need some help! There’s a lot going on in this room. The hair, the outfits, and the poses were all fantastic. They may have reasoned that it was either go big or go home. And they went big. We’re not sure what prompted them to take this path. Something must have compelled them to act in this manner. They should seriously reconsider their choices if they came up with this on their own.
The Mullet Family
Nature Lover
We know there are people who care about the environment, but why? We’re stumped as to why the goat is there. Certainly not the father! What’s the deal with the goat’s white shawl and flower crown? Is there any significance to them? Alternatively, the humans may have simply thought that the goat would look better in photos if it wore some accessories. We’re completely perplexed.
Nature Lover
Fine Two Seconds Ago
You were fine just two seconds ago, but as soon as the cameras start clicking, a tantrum ensues. You even coordinated with one another so that everyone could join in the tantrum throwing. Never underestimate the abilities of young children. They have the ability to make the world go round, but they also have the ability to make it stop. Parents are aware of this, but it is possible that someone else needs to hear it.
Fine Two Seconds Ago
Not A Modern Phenomenon
If you think awkward family portraits are a new phenomenon, you’re wrong. This old photograph clearly demonstrates that awkward family photos existed in the past. A portrait, as far as we know, includes faces. Even back then, men despised being photographed. The father is seen here with his back to the camera, and the mother is seen here trying to hide her embarrassment.
Not A Modern Phenomenon
A Weird Look
Why does the mother have such an odd expression on her face? Is it because her daughter’s topless cleavage is brushing against her head? We don’t know for sure, but that’s a good guess. It’s obvious that the photo was taken at just the right time. Now everyone can see the mother in an awkward situation. Although this photo may embarrass her, we believe she should keep it. It’s absolutely hilarious!
A Weird Look
Possessed
It appears that your child is possessed. Holy water and crosses are likely to be your best options from here on out. Have you recently moved into a spooky old house? Perhaps you’ve recently acquired a vintage doll. You must stay on top of situations like these. In both cases, we all know how the stories ended… someone was possessed! Your child’s body is now twisted – a telltale sign that he or she is possessed.
Possessed
Flowers And Plungers
We understand the background. Flowers and sunshine are typical features of a child’s school photo, but why are plungers included? We have no idea what’s going on. Is there something we’re overlooking? And it’s as if they think they can improve things by including plungers of various colors and sizes. We want to know who is to blame so that we can alert others.
Flowers And Plungers
Not Photoshopped
You might think the hair in this photo was manipulated, but consider this: it was taken in the 1980s when big hair was fashionable. Back then, this was deemed to be cool. We’re sure a lot of people have photos of themselves with hair like this. So, yes, this photograph is authentic. If you’re wondering how they got their hair to look so big, we can only say that everyone has their own methods.
Not Photoshopped
Denim Day
This family wanted to show off their love of denim and awkward poses, and we think they succeeded. There’s a lot of denim here, and those poses appear to be uncomfortable. Furthermore, they had their photos taken outside, so they most likely had a crowd watching them. This family should be pleased with their interests. They appear to be very content here. I’m glad for them.
Denim Day
Movie Poster
We’re not sure about you, but we’re getting some serious thriller vibes from this. You know, the kind of film that starts as a pleasant family vacation but quickly devolves when the family comes across a serial killer on the loose. Actually, the idea behind this was “a sweet image of a father looking at his loving family.” However, the result resembles a suspense movie poster.
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. Nothing seemed to sway him, and he arrived at the shoot kicking and screaming to have his way. Maybe his mother had had enough and just wanted to get the shoot over with. That’s why she only said, “… Fine.” And then this happened…
“… Fine.”
Not In The Mood
This adorable baby might have been afraid of the camera or the equipment, or maybe she just wasn’t feeling it, but she doesn’t seem at ease in this family photo. We can’t say we blame her. Even if everyone around us is buzzing with excitement, we aren’t always in the mood to do things. Because of all the activity around her, this little one may have awoken from her nap. You can rely on us. When you’ve just gotten out of bed, no one looks good.
Not In The Mood
How Not To Look Cool
This family may have asked the photographer if he could make them look cool. “Well, sunglasses always make people look cool!” was probably his response. We can’t say he’s wrong, but neither can we say he’s right. Take a look at this. Do you think this is cool? If you answered yes, you are clearly in no position to say what or who is cool because your eyes need to be checked.
How Not To Look Cool
Everything Is Weird
There are a lot of strange things about this picture: the giant head, the overall composition, and the fact that the entire family is facing the wrong way. We can’t decide which is the stranger. We don’t know what they were going for here, either. We only know that this is one strange family portrait. We wouldn’t know what to say if someone showed this to us.
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 a lot of options, but they’re all awkward. We’re curious as to where they chose to display this photo, but we’re even more interested in the reactions of those who saw it in person. What do you do when you’re confronted with something like this? What is the appropriate response to this?
A-W-K-Ward
Best Dad Ever
Isn’t it obvious how much this man adores his dog? He even wears a shirt with a picture of his dog on it. He is, without a doubt, the best paw parent ever! Look at how happy and proud he is to be a paw-parent in this photo!
Best Dad Ever
Braced Faces
We’re not sure if the three people in the photo were looking away from the camera on purpose or if they were simply looking at something else when the photographer took the picture. Which one is it?
Braced Faces
Is It Too Bright?
We’re pretty sure this picture was taken in a studio, so why were these people wearing glasses while taking it? Was it because they wanted to appear cool, or was it because the flash was too bright? Regardless, it’s the same as the picture before; just because you’re wearing sunglasses doesn’t mean that you’re automatically cool.
Is It Too Bright?
Loves His Dog
Just by looking at how he carried his dog during the photoshoot, you can tell how much he loves it. The dog, on the other hand, appears to think his owner is strange or something. We totally understand why the dog has that disappointed kind of look.
Loves His Dog
Mom’s Too Sleepy
Mom yawned, either because she didn’t get enough sleep or because she finds the whole thing boring. When you look at the other people, they appear to be having a good time as well. We hope she had a good night of sleep after this photo session.
Mom’s Too Sleepy
Santa Got Into A Fight?
Is there a place where Santa Claus went before doing this? He appeared to have fought a lot before the photo was taken. It’s far too obvious to go unnoticed. Despite this, the children were delighted to have Santa in their midst. As for Santa, make sure not to get in trouble next time!
Santa Got Into A Fight?
Scared Or Happy?
The kid’s reaction is difficult to read. Is he happy, scared, or excited? I mean, who knows? However, we believe it is a combination of being both excited and happy at the same time. How about you? What do you make of this kid’s hilarious face?
Scared Or Happy?
She Aimed Lower
For the father in the photo, what was supposed to be a fun activity turned into something else. Playing with a child necessitates a great deal of patience, especially for this father. Let’s just hope that it didn’t hurt him much more than he would expect.
She Aimed Lower
Squish
This little lady in the photo must have desired to be the center of attention so much that she squashed her younger sibling to be the camera’s focus. Poor little brother or sister, we hope that this little sibling managed to get back at their older sister once they’ve grown up.
Squish
The Elves
Things like this happen all the time during photo shoots. There will be times when children will misbehave and cause a commotion. Just like the crying little girl in the picture. She is still not ready when everyone else is. Which begs the question, just what exactly happened that led her to cry like that?
The Elves
The Farm Life
This family decided to do a photoshoot with a farm theme. We’re not sure if the guy on top truly understood what he was doing or was simply posing for the camera. You can’t deny, though, he looked pretty cool in his weird stance and confident posture!
The Farm Life
Too Excited
This kid must be so excited for the photoshoot that she peed in her pants. Or maybe it’s just that it’s taking longer than she expected, and she’s losing control. Let’s just hope that this picture wasn’t brought up at every family gathering.
Too Excited
Topless
We don’t mind the guys being topless in the photo, but the mom did it as well! That’s a first. It’s usually the guys in the photo who do it. Maybe this mother simply wants to do what her sons did. Still, we don’t get why they thought that taking a family picture with everyone topless is a good idea.
Topless
What’s With The Edit?
This type of editing in a family portrait should be prohibited! Who wants their faces zoomed in on the sides of a formal photograph? That’s right. This was the case with this family. And to the person who edited this picture, we would just like to know why you agreed to something like this.
What’s With The Edit?
What’s With The Sad Face
Before going to the studio, it appears that the family went through a difficult time. Perhaps they aren’t sure if they want to do it. They all appear sad and uninterested in the situation. Though we find it quite hilarious that they have a blue background while literally having the blues.
What’s With The Sad Face
Who Are They
Grandma is adamant about not being a part of the family! ‘I don’t know them,’ she appears to be saying to the photographer. Maybe she just needs some alone time. Regardless, we hope that she’s doing okay because, from the looks of it, it seems that she’s very angry.
Who Are They