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50 Hilarious Pics From People’s ‘Blunder Years’ That’ll Forever Live Online As A Cringy Reminder (New Pics)
In search of our identity, we sometimes make decisions that later in life we aren't particularly proud of.
But instead of burying them in the past, the subreddit 'Blunder Years' invites people to embrace all the regrettable fashion choices, cringe-inducing hairstyles, and just their "personal brand" in general.
We at Bored Panda agree that finding humor in our idiosyncrasies is a refreshing and liberating approach, so we put together a collection of the most popular recent posts from this wholesome online community.
May they serve as an inspiration for self-discovery and acceptance.
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#1
2008 Senior Photo In The Cemetery With My 1976 Cadillac
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
I giggled at the realization that this looks like a bad photoshop fail before there was such a thing
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#2
2006 And I Was 17. The Cure Was My Life
Clinical psychologist David John Hallford, who is also a senior lecturer at Deakin University, Australia, says that according to current thinking, there are two ways in which we recall experiences from our past.
"One way is purposeful and voluntary," he writes in The Conversation. "For example, if you try to remember what you did at work yesterday, or what you had for lunch last Saturday. This involves a deliberate and effortful process during which we search for the memory in our minds."
"The second way is unintended and spontaneous. These are memories that just seem to 'pop' into our minds and can even be unwanted or intrusive."
#3
First Time Mom Let Me Dress Myself For Picture Day
comfort the lame 2 years ago
I see no problem. adorable, age appropriate and edgy youthfulness. Perfect
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
Things like this make this old goth happy. The kids are gonna be alright.
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Just what is wrong with that? I’m 50 and sometimes dress in similar fashion to keep warm. My grown kids also do this look in cold weather. And imho we always look cute when we go out in these outfits
#4
2004 In 6th Grade. My Best Friend Wanted A Pic Of Her Crush, So We Devised A Plan For Her To Pretend To Take One Of Me As He Walked Past. It Was A Success!
The.Butterfly.Effect.530 1 year ago
And then waiting for them to be developed to know if it worked.
#5
Glamour Shots Photo From 1994. I Was 8 Years Old (Going On 45 In This Pic)
Terry Tobias 2 years ago
Never would have guessed she was only 8 years old! Before I read the heading I thought she might be in her teens, if that!
The Other Guest 2 years ago
Glamour Shots knew one and only one way to prep a person for their photos. Everyone ended up looking like they were 40 years old no matter what their real age was.
Molly Whuppie 2 years ago (edited)
8! holy c**p. lol I remember having one of these photos taken in the 90s (as an adult tho). Soooo much hairspray. And caked on makeup, not sure why, something about so it would show up "glamorous" in the photos. It was like theatre makeup or something. And the photos cost a fortune too. They took a bunch of photos, and they showed you the proofs and then you picked the ones you wanted, but each actual photo they printed for you cost $50+ (it was done in a bundle deal).
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Damn! No fake ids needed here. By the time she could pony up to the bar, she’d look 50.
weatherwitch 2 years ago
OK, I didn't think was bad Until I saw that you were Eight and dressing like this 😮😳🤣🤣
However, if you too are sometimes struck with sudden flashbacks from your blunder years, don't worry. Hallford says that involuntary memories are usually more negative than their voluntary counterparts, and negative memories also tend to have a stronger emotional tone than positive ones.
"Humans are more motivated to avoid bad outcomes, bad situations, and bad definitions of ourselves than to seek out good ones. This is likely due to the pressing need for survival in the world: physically, mentally, and socially," the psychologist explains.
#6
When I Thought It Would Be Classy To Wear A Victorian Suit To Prom ~2010
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago (edited)
Bonus points if he also spoke in a faux English upper class accent
#7
When Someone Asks How Your Life Is Going…
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Well, Bob Ross didn’t make it in time to take this owls picture so his youngest assistant stepped in to complete the pose. And she’s not telling why he’s running behind schedule. That’s between him and his calendar.
#8
My Wife Gave Me Permission To Share This Picture Of Her From The Early 90s. She's The One On The Left
Tanzanian Panda 2 years ago
I bet she turned into a swan with such gorgeous hair and freckles.
#9
Me In The 80s. Sadly, The Coolest I Ever Looked
Jenn Smith 2 years ago
Ah the 80s. When geese were original photo bombers 😄 cute pic. Glad you shared
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Tee Rat 2 years ago
Nap time and then off to pick up the kids. Hell, I did the same thing at 35 I guess I never grew up
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TotallyNOTAFox 2 years ago (edited)
To be fair, those denim jackets were cool though - wouldn't mind them becoming a thing again
Pebblesmax 1 year ago
Reminds me of my youngest down to the hair pants and cool shoes thank you for the memories
For the most part, this is all fine, and we are usually able to remember our past and experience the emotions that come with it without too much distress. But it may happen for some people more than others, and with stronger feelings, too.
"One clue as to why comes from research on mood-congruent memory. This is the tendency to be more likely to recall memories which are consistent with our current mood," Hallford says. "So, if you’re feeling sad, well, you're more likely to recall memories related to disappointments, loss, or shame. Feeling anxious or bad about yourself? You're more likely to recall times when you felt scared or unsure."
#10
Sophomore Prom Sporting My Hot Topic Best Waiting For My Boyfriend's Mom's Minivan
Victoria Burnell 2 years ago
Gorgeous! I think you are one of the people that can pull anything off.
reece 2 years ago
OMG I had this dress and wore it for my junior prom in 2001! I loved it and we rocked it! Still love Hot Topic and I'm about to be 40 lol
Angi 2 years ago (edited)
Me too except it was my senior prom and I am 40 lol
Load More Replies... Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Seriously. Are we goth shaming now? I’m not goth and even I would ( and would’ve) wear/worn that. Gorgeous.
#11
Senior Year Photo (2010)
ƒιѕн 2 years ago
Its a mohawk, here's her pic from the side mhawk-6588...7c680.jpeg 
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
This is what happens to her hair when she sticks a nail in the socket while holding a can of aqua net.
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Valek Fermiga 2 years ago
You could honestly be on the front of an album cover - again, nothing cringe here....
#12
Are We Doing Goth Prom Photos? Here's Me In 2007. I Made The Dress Myself, As The Cheap Shiny Satin Does Suggest
Breadcrumb. 2 years ago
Great job I'm impressed 👏 amateur seamstress so young too, you nailed it.
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
You did a pretty good job provided there were no wardrobe malfunctions that night. And, again, why goth shame?
Lori T Wisconsin 2 years ago
And cheap rhinestone tiara. But you still manage to look beautiful.
#13
Thinking I Was The Coolest 12y/O Cuz I Could Play The Saxophone
Skyler_They/Them 1 year ago
Hey I know a cool 14 year old who plays saxophone, it makes you 10x cooler playing any instrument imo.
The good news is that memories are very adaptable! "When we recall a memory we can elaborate on it and change our thoughts, feelings, and appraisals of past experiences," Hallford points out.
During a process referred to as reconsolidation, changes can be made so the next time that memory is recalled it is different to what it once was and has a new emotional tone.
#14
16, 25 And Now At 34. What A Evolution!
Joeshar 2 years ago
My guess for 2nd pic: Edward Norton in American History X or Robert de Niro in Cape Fear
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Felipe Souza 2 years ago
I can relate, did the same path from my teenager years to the end of my 20s. Came from "my high school teachers think it's a phase", to "my mates in college thinks I'm rude and to agressive" to "my current students said I look high all the times". Including the big hair. Must say, much better when you make peace with life, and understand although the system s*cks, you can still be happy.
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#15
I Looked Like Tommy Boy As A Little Girl (1995)
Sonja 2 years ago
Yes! Is that her granddaddy? That look of love is overwhelming. 🩷
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Crystal Haynes 2 years ago
I had a Cabbage Patch doll in the 80s who thr clearly modeled.after you.
#16
Cleanest Bowl Cut I Ever Had
TotallyNOTAFox 2 years ago (edited)
If the moon dissapears out of our sight outside of it's schedule we at least already have a mug shot
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Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Oh, but this style and another horrible style (mullet) from the 80s seems to be making a comeback
Cyndi Hafele 2 years ago
George Clooney would swear that was a pic of himself at the same age.
#17
I Was Cast As Rudolph When I Was In Ninth Grade! (2008)
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 2 years ago
I'm sore just looking at this! Well done, Rudolph!
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Huddo's sister 2 years ago
When I played Rudolph (preschool) I don't remember what I wore, but I got sad that none of the other reindeers liked 'her' and hid behind Santa's sleigh and cried for most of the performance!
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For example, we might remember a time when we were anxious about having to play Rudolf in an elementary school play that didn’t go so well for us, and feel sad or ashamed.
Reflecting, elaborating, and reframing that memory might involve remembering some aspects of it that did go well, integrating it with the idea that we stepped up to a challenge even though it was hard, and reminding ourselves that it's okay to feel tensed about difficult things and it does not make us a failure or a bad person.
That way, if our dad unearths an old picture of us standing on a stage with a red nose, we might find ourselves smiling at it and recognizing the growth and resilience that have come since then.
#18
1997-Ish
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
And then they went to Denny's to smoke cloves and drink coffee. Yeah I was one of those kids.
Moosy Girl 2 years ago
I wasn’t one, but I hung out with a bunch of them, best time of my life!
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weatherwitch 2 years ago
You look like you were great fun, I'd have loved to hung out with you if I'd been at school with you ☺️
#19
Apparently My High School Blunder Photo I Posted A Year Ago Was Good Enough That A Bot Re-Posted It So Here's Another Photo From High School. Yes I Wore This Jacket To School, And I'm Pretty Sure I Was On A List With The School Administration For How I Dressed
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
I know I was on the list but it was 1999 and I liked black trench coats. "No I'm not shooting anyone, I don't even own a gun." Yeah my senior year was a little rough.
GoGoPDX 2 years ago (edited)
99 (the year i graduated) was two years after Columbine, and many kids were singled out and targeted by schools simply based on how they dressed. Columbine was the first school shooting in the US, and changed everything. It was not something we were used to (I know how f****d up this sounds, and I know we have a huge gun problem, along with poor mental health services and many other issues here in the States). In 98, we had 2 boys at our HS that were not aloud to walk at their graduation and were expelled their last week because people feared they would do something. The problem with that was, these kids were nothing like the Columbine shooters. They were super nice, had good grades, and although they were not in the popular crowd, they were not bullied and got along with most people. It all was based on the fact they just dressed in all black and wore trench coats and liked the macab and metal. It started when a couple of parents got on the satanic panic b******t, (a lot of Christians thought the Columbine shooters were "Satanists") and made this huge deal about it, and the school admin (most of whom were super religious). They seriously expelled the kids and wouldn't let them walk all on the way they dressed and what music they were into. No other reason was ever given, and there were no threats, red flags, student concerns, etc. It wad really sad and f****d up. A bunch of students made and signed a petition to let them walk, but it did not work. Thankfully they still got a diploma and they both win a law suite against the school district. They both graduated college. One is a very well off software engineer with 3 kids and a house in the suburbs and the other has a husband, 2 dogs, and is a astrophysicist by day and is the owner of a gaming store/coffee shop (They sell gaming stuff and has a huge area where people can to to play games like D and D, Magic, and Pokemon,among other games, and the coffee shop is in the area where everyone plays) it is always packed.
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Chewie Baron 2 years ago
Hi, the Michael Jackson estate called, can they have their zips back?
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Looks like they went to a tattoo shop and asked for all the piercings with all the jewelry they had on hand, all on the jacket (since mom and dad won’t let them get real piercings at this age).
#20
Grades 3, 6, And 9. Style Has Never Been A Strength Of Mine
Nihil Supernum 2 years ago
The middle one is actually a pretty great style she managed to pull off.
Leonie Smith 2 years ago
I think you look great. You have an engaging, interesting and "pretty" face. You seem warm and friendly. Granted, the dark hair doesn't really seem to suit you, but the warmth shines through. In grades 3 and 6 I like your clothes and hair. Nothing wrong with your natural style.
#21
Found My Wife’s 1st Grade School Picture
Phoenix 2 years ago
That's terrible but I couldn't help but laugh. Thank you
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Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Bless her heart, she hasn’t grown into her adult teeth yet. Such large toofers
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Apparently not mean to say I hope you grow into your teeth. But it’s mean to say I hope you grow into your head. Obviously some people have never seen awkward children in their own lives. They must all be in middle school and unable to take a light hearted joke. SMH
Load More Replies... Terry Tobias 2 years ago
She's so cute, but how did that poor child eat with no teeth? (I had to look for my own school pictures and found one where I looked very similar!)
If you need more reminders to reassure you that pretty much everyone goes through this (or simply enjoy this subreddit), fire up our previous publications 50 Times People Who Went Through The ‘Blunder Years’ Phase Posted These Absolutely Hilarious Pics and 50 Of The Funniest Pictures Of People’s Teen Years When They Thought They Were The Coolest.
#22
I Was 14 And Thought I Looked Like Ke$ha. To This Day, My Friend Still Has This Posted In One Of Her Facebook Albums
GoGoPDX 2 years ago
And a perfect example and reminder of why you should always trim you false lashes to fit your eyes before wearing them, lol. ( I have a couple similar photos before I learned the proper way to wear falsies, but I was in my 20s)
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comfort the lame 2 years ago
OMG she looks like anyone who woke up in the morning and brushed their teeth with a bottle of Jack....me included. Or the young lady is constipated. What's 7 times 7? No ask her something she knows!
Phillip Moderow 2 years ago
When you wake up with a hangover next to someone who looked like Beyonce the night before.
#23
I Took The Fashion From Clueless A Little Too Seriously
BluKatTheBlueCat (BluKat) 2 years ago
Covering up a reply, have a nice day. 😊
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Mike Rodrick 2 years ago
Due to advanced age, Im not familiar with Clueless but the picture is quite nice.
Gen X Feral 2 years ago
Seriously? I'm 54 and Clueless is one of my favorite movies, it came out in 95.
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17 Years Old In 2009. I Think I Looked Pretty Damn Good
#25
Me After Fight Club Came Out (2000)
Ann Coffman 2 years ago
It's called a Peacock Chair. I had one in the nineties.
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Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
The first rule about fight club needs to be changed. Instead of never talk about fight club, should be never dress like you think you’re in fight club.
Angela Darling 2 years ago
1999 = fight club...but the 1st rule prevents me from telling you that!
#26
Who Wouldn’t Want Training Bras For Their Birthday?
Tee Rat 2 years ago
Clothes at Christmas were always a "hold them up for the camera" moment. I have pics of an angry me with a six pack of underwear and no smile from the 70's. The next year my dad received a bra and panty set from all of us kids. Now that I think about it I really don't want to know what he did with them.
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Well she at least looks thrilled and appreciative. More than can be said by some.
Not_Today_Batman 2 years ago
He was so ready to tease her about it! Very cute sibling play I get from this photo. Reminds me of me and my little brother and we are only 15months apart.
Load More Replies... GoGoPDX 2 years ago (edited)
They were basically a bra you got at the very 1st sign of developing breasts, when the breast buds first appear, to help you get used to wearing one. That being said, many girls wanted one because it made them feel "grown up" I got one in 3rd grade because my neighbor and classmate got one (she had early onset puberty) I wore that thing for maybe an hour and didn't wear another bra until I was 12 and my mom mace me because I actually was developing breasts and we didn't bother with a training bra, my mom took me and I was properly fitted and everyone at the store made a big deal about it, in a good way.
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Tired Panda 2 years ago
Brother's taking a pic to show every one at school. Maybe mom could've had a private moment with daughter.
Martine Remmelzwaal 2 years ago
No need to be so negative. You made this from a happy, family picture into a picture about bullying and mental abuse.. And a private moment? Should the girl be ashamed she is turning into a woman? Many girls are taught having a period makes them disgusting, the male members of a family should not be excluded from these sort of things, but should grow up to learn these things are natural.
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In Celebration Of Star Wars Day, A Picture Of Me Dressing Up As A Jedi For No Apparent Reason. 2002. Not Halloween. Not For A Showing Of Aotc, Just Wearing It To School Because I Thought It Was Cool
Martine Remmelzwaal 2 years ago
Epic :) I love people that are brave enough to do stuff like that
royal_antelope 2 years ago
Honestly? Why the fück not. :) if getting dressed like this is fun, do it. It makes the day better for you and doesn't harm anyone, so why not.
MellonCollie 1 year ago
It is cool. Star wars is cool. I have so much respect for the courage it takes to just wear whatever the F you think is cool.
#28
I Sure Was An Angsty Little Firestarter
TotallyNOTAFox 2 years ago
Out of curiosity, was that style an "Omen" for the following years?
#29
My Mom Never Displayed This School Photo
weatherwitch 2 years ago
A school photo?? I'm astounded this is a school pic, you look about 35 🤣🤣🤣
#30
It’s Been 14 Years Since I’ve Looked Like This, But It Feels Like Yesterday
Crybabyartist 2 years ago
There is this stupid thing in photography called Dutching. I'll never understand why anyone at all would think that somehow rotating the camera so that the horizon bisects the diagonal is considered "artsy" , It's just freakin irritating to have to turn my whole monitor up on it's corner edge.
#31
Circa 2014 - Watched Goodfellas Too Many Times, Dressed Like This Every Single Day
#32
I Posted This On Facebook When I Was 14 With The Caption “Don't Look Where You Fall, But Where You Slipped” 💀🤦🏻♀️
Flora Porter 2 years ago
Makes literally no sense, and if that's not being 14 I don't know what is.
#33
Circa 2004
C L 2 years ago
Is she cross eyed or is that just the camera angle? She looks cute in her outfit.
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
I was going to try to come up with something funny to put here but I could never rise to the heights of comedy as this kiddo accomplished with one press of the button.
#34
My First Day Of School, Circa 2009
#35
Me In 2006ish. Friend From Highschool Sent Me This
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Did they, by any chance, attend Rydell High? Can they introduce us to Pinky and Sandy and the rest of the pink ladies?
Andy Frobig 2 years ago
Yes, you can go out and kill tonight, right after you finish your homework
#36
My Valley Girl Mom Back In '80s
wayne whitson 2 years ago
"I wanted Cha-Cha heels for Christmas"!! (Dawn Davenport - played by Divine - in the movie: "Female Trouble")
#37
It Was The Bicentennial And A “Special” Picture Day. Mom Made My Hair Extra Special Too
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Gotta give a shout out to aqua net and apologize for destroying the atmosphere by using one entire can on a weekly basis.
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Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
My sib was born in 1976 and is the only child in our generation born with red hair, blue eyes and serially pale skin (these traits always skip a generation in our family). Her entire life, to this day, she looked/looks like a truly patriotic bicentennial baby/kid/adult
Marilyn Russell 2 years ago
Back in the 70’s, our mothers set our hair in curlers for picture day. With those bonnet dryers.
MacintoshID 2 years ago
I am so sorry. Luckily my mother was not good with hair and we all just wore it long with it pulled back. I also had a short cut that made me look a lot weird
#38
My Mom In 2003 vs. 2023 🖤
Imnotthatpanda 2 years ago (edited)
Poor thing fell victim to the pencil thin eyebrow plucking of the 90s. Still a gorgeous lady though!
PeepPeep the duck 2 years ago
So weird our generation is ‘mums’ age 😂 it’s weird cos I don’t have kids so I don’t have a daily reminder
#39
I Had To Wear This Bad Boi Throughout Grade Five. I Had To Develop A Personality Fast
CF 2 years ago
I completely forgot about headgear, haven't seen any in decades. Wonder how they deal with it nowadays.
MaxMi 2 years ago
Technology improved and now they’re mostly invisible. They must be applied and removed by your dentist tough.
Load More Replies... Amanda Rose 2 years ago
I'm thankful that I didn't have to wear this. I have had two rounds of braces (teen and adult years). The second go round I had to have a palate expander (it was a choice between that or surgery to break my jaw, reshape it, then wire it shut for a few months - obviously chose the expander). Never had the full headgear situation though.
Gemma Gilbert 2 years ago
I didn't have a choice I had to have the surgery which wasn't too bad at the time. 25 years later it's causing me horrible pain almost daily.
Load More Replies... Lunaofthenest (She/they) 2 years ago
Clearly you went with a wicked sense of humor! Good choice.
Roxy222uk 2 years ago
Do they have these head devices for correcting teeth and jaws in any countries apart from America? I've never seen one anywhere apart from American films and TV programmes, and I've always wondered.
The Other Guest 2 years ago
That doesn't look like any dental headgear I've ever seen. Any orthodontists out there who can explain exactly what this does??
LaediGrenayd_05 2 years ago
I wore one of these. It pulls your upper jaw over your lower jaw to line up the teeth where they should be. Isn't painful but I had to wear it 13 hours every day for a few years
Load More Replies... zububonsai 2 years ago (edited)
But what is it for?:correcting the teeth/jaw? It looks awfully uncomfortable. Could he do sports, eat, talk with this contraption? Round the clock or only some hours a day?
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I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 2 years ago
I have only ever seen people wearing these in US movies. Surely there has to be a less awkward way of correcting teeth/bite? Is it just thr US that these are used or can someone tell me if they are common elsewhere as well?
#40
This “Edgy” Photoshoot Was So Cool In My Head
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
It reminds me of a music video from a band name Ego Likeness. The song is called 16 Miles I think.
#41
I Am Still Upset About This Haircut
David Paterson 2 years ago
I'm still upset over when my daughter was given that haircut at the hairdressers.
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#42
I Was So Proud Of This Costume
The Other Guest 2 years ago
Every cosplayer starts somewhere, and this looks pretty damn good to me. Sure, there are areas that could use tweaking - affordable, stage-ready ear prosthetics were probably difficult to find in '98 - but they did the best with what they had and I'm not going to fault it.
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Well, I mean it’s not really a bad simulation. Just reminds me of the couple I went to high school with that truly thought they were Klingons that got left behind by mistake. True story.
#43
Myspace Profile Pic, 2008. Can You Tell My Favorite Movie Was Amelie?
Audrey Martin 1 year ago
I have the DVD,. She does look like Audrey Tautou ( from Amelie)
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Sven Horlemann 2 years ago
It is hard to not fall in love with this picture... or you. Lovely.
#44
You Will Never Be As Cool As I Thought I Was. (And The Name Of Our Band Was "Menstrual Cycle")
Apatheist Account2 2 years ago (edited)
Could only perform once a month though. This was his rock period.
Paul Brown 2 years ago
And he's a teenager in this picture? He looks old enough to do a beer run!!
#45
Showed This Old Picture Of Myself To My Fiancé, & She Said, “Edward Stopping The Truck From Hitting Bella In Twilight”
bean overlord (she/they) 2 years ago
he is very upset about the demon chickies and their demon lettuce
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#46
My Freshman Year Pic, 2013. Anyone Got A Pair Of Hedge Clippers?
Sue Denham 2 years ago
We all laugh now, but you know that fashion is going to come round again eventually.
David 2 years ago
One joy of getting old is watching almost every fashion come around again and laughing at it.
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Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Again. Making a come back. Work with what you’ve got. And if all else fails, I know where you can buy reasonably priced wigs.
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Someone explain what is offensive here. I said the hair style is making a come back. Not offensive, says they would’ve been back in fashion today. I said work with what you got. Of course, this is actually sound advice. And then offered up I can help people find reasonably priced wigs if that doesn’t do the job. Being someone who has severe vitamin deficiencies, I lose most of my hair in cycles. So I truly do know where to find nice wigs for good prices. I had 32 wigs for myself at one point in time. And now that I have my own hair growing back, I passed on the wigs for anyone that wanted/needed them. But my deficiencies are worsening again so four years later, I’m facing having to wig shop again. And it honestly makes me giddy to think of it. Looking forward to buying more lace front, virgin hair wigs for $100 or less.
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"Freshman, 2013"... Jesus. I was in my 2nd year of Uni, so I was 19 then
#47
An Edgy "Photoshoot" In My Grandpa's Flower Garden
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago (edited)
I said paint them red!! Painting the gerbers red, yes we’re painting the gerbers red
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
This is so cute. It's like a kitten who thinks it's ferocious. Grandma must of loved taking this picture of all this pre-teen angst.
#48
Me In 2012 Filming A Horror Movie That Was Filmed In A Backyard With A Camcorder And I Got Payed With Potato Salad
#49
Back In 1983 When I Was Still A Stud Lady’s Man
#50
16 Year Old Me Really Thought I Could Be The Next Numa Numa Guy/Star Wars Kid. This Was In My Myspace Bio [2005]
![16 Year Old Me Really Thought I Could Be The Next Numa Numa Guy/Star Wars Kid. This Was In My Myspace Bio [2005]](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/6581ae80bc7c8_7t7qcwltyxyb1__700.jpg "16 Year Old Me Really Thought I Could Be The Next Numa Numa Guy/Star Wars Kid. This Was In My Myspace Bio [2005]")
Lothar Ohr 2 years ago
Ah yess, the first email vid that killed my dail up internet inbox every day
#51
My Hair Has Never Recovered
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
Word of advice: If you decide to dye your hair red or orange, be prepared to live with it because those colors are very hard to wash out.
Mike F 2 years ago
I was wondering if folks would let the hair go and look at her face. That smile probably still melts hearts today, regardless of the hair color.
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#52
When Your Family Makes You Do Family Stuff With Them But You're Emo
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago (edited)
This screams, I want my eyes protected from all light without ever having to put on a pair of shades or a hat.
#53
2003, 19 Years Old, And The First Time I Met A Palm Tree
Auntriarch 2 years ago
I was a bit like that when I met a redwood at 50, no shame. I loved Muir woods
Lex <3 (they/them) 2 years ago
I went there earlier this year, it's so pretty there
Load More Replies... Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
OH GOD NO!!!! You're touching it! NO not the palm trees! They're coming to get us! Fear the palm trees!
Mike F 2 years ago
Unless there's palmetto bugs in them. Kinda sucks the joy right out of it! 😂😂😂
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Mike Rodrick 2 years ago
Oh GREAT! ANOTHER TREE HUGGER. I bet you're an environmentalist today.
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
Notice they said the first time they met a palm tree. Do they still hug every palm they meet?
#54
Eternally Grateful To Jostens For Capturing That Star Quality. 199-Something
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
Looks like he is wearing that cape that barbers put on you before cutting your hair
#55
10 Year Old Me Was Way Too Excited To Get A Gophone As My First Phone
#56
I Used To Be Convinced That Marilyn Manson Was My Soulmate. Anyone Else Remember Those Sticky Club Floors And Smoking Indoors?
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
One of my old GFs dated Manson briefly. She dodged a bullet there.
Rebelliousslug 2 years ago
I remember walking into clubs at 1am in central Florida filled with kids drugged out of their minds. And yes every 12-17 year old at the all ages, all night clubs were chain smoking inside
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 2 years ago
Yeah, I remember both but be glad Marilyn never found you...
celeste hall 2 years ago
and bathroom floors covered with pallets so you didn't have ato step in the vomit
#57
My Dad Age 17 Clearly Not Digging The Family Photo
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
Every other 17 year old would have behaved in exactly the same way
Zaphod 2 years ago
My parents could not understand why we HAD to have OP shorts in junior high school. They cost twice as much because of the logo.
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Me, Age 12, Drawing Supernatural Fanart For Tumblr In My Doctor Who T-Shirt Wearing 3D Glasses With The Lenses Popped Out. I Think I Was Going For A "Cute Nerd" Look...ended Up A Bit More "Austin Powers"
Martine Remmelzwaal 2 years ago
I totally don't see that! Just see a normal nice looking 12 year old
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Friend Gave Me Permission To Post This: “I Cried The Entire Way To The Picture Place Bc I Didn’t Want To Wear The Blazer . Mom Made Me Anyway”
funkybluegirl 2 years ago
Shoulder pads. They were in all women's/girls tops.
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Alexander Kokkinos 2 years ago
She doesn't have "man hands". When shooting portraits, a good photographer usually makes sure you don't have the front or back of a palm entirely visible on camera. A hand creates a big enough surface of skin to compete with the main subject of a portrait. The face.
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#60
My Mom Loved This Haircut
Milady Blue 2 years ago
Poor OP, looks like someone detonated a nuclear device on the top of his head.
Neal Dallmer 2 years ago
Your momma should have been slapped. That haircut is akin to child abuse. Lol
#61
My 7th Grade Photo. Life Was Hell!
#62
I'm 33 Now, But Here's Me At 16 Convinced I Could Be A Special Effects Makeup Artist
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
OMG, she looks so much like my sister's best friend at that age. She has some similar photos.
#63
13 Yr Old Edge-Lord Me Pretending To Be Dead In A Tub??? 🤦♀️why?!
#64
Scene Me In 2007 vs. Today
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 2 years ago
He sells real estate. His face is likely on a bench somewhere 😁
Martine Remmelzwaal 2 years ago
Really the same person? I like the before much better personally. Much more individuality and character.
DarkGlassSphere 2 years ago
Looks like, if you ask your younger you picture, he'd tell his worst nightmare happened! Than you may tell him- I'm almost not listen any music anymore. And he will be depressed and will try to fix things in reality, so that future never happened!
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
I'm just curious how he got his ear lobes back to a more normal size without a gaping hole in them.
#65
My Last Post Here Was Well Recieved, So Here's Some Classics From My Middle School Instagram
Auntriarch 2 years ago
Lori, I imagine you are so sure about that because you were one of the bullies. And most of your comments suggest that you haven't entirely given it up
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15 Yo Me Circa 2013. I Loved Chopin, Tim Burton And KFC. Thrift Store Army Jacket + Half The Bottle Of Hairspray And I Was Ready To Hit The Street
#67
In 2008 My Best Friend (16m) And I (17f) Swapped Clothes And Took Pictures
Fynne 2 years ago
I wasn’t saying anything’s wrong with that, I was just stating it.
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VonBlade 2 years ago
Yeah. Swapping T-Shirt and Jeans is hardly the outrage-inducing thumb in the eye to normal society they seem to think. But they're having fun, and that's all that counts.
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11 Year Old Me In 2005
Mike Rodrick 2 years ago
If I had hair like that at 11, I would have been sent home from school.
#69
In My Photoshop Era
#70
When I Had Fake Dreads And Hated Everything Mainstream. From 2005 I Think
Cloud driver 2 years ago
Whats up with that last sentence? Why connect race into this?
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#71
No Idea Why We Needed So Much Leg Room (1998)
BarkingSpider 2 years ago
If anyone asks what '98/99 looked like, please just show them this picture. This is it. Though these homies must have forgotten their puka shells.
SonicAlchemy 2 years ago
Yes, this is definitely it. You know the dude in the black t-shirt next to the cheerleader eventually bleached his hair and got an eyebrow ring.
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LocosCocoa 2 years ago
I love that the low rise jeans are coming back into fashion! Cute then, cute now.
#72
It's 1999, I'm 14 And Mom Let Me Decide My Own Haircut
Phillip Moderow 2 years ago
She should have let you decide where you were going to be living tomorrow.
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
Nothing wrong with an undercut. I'm 43 and still wear an undercut.
#73
Freshly Home From My First Anime Convention, Where I Did Not Shower The Entire Weekend And Spent Every Dollar I Had On That Hat And The Dvds> I Wore That Cheap Hat Til It Basically Melted
#74
I Thought I Was Hardcore. I Thought I Was A Member Of The Band. Couldn’t Even Play An Instrument
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
Not being able to play an instrument has never precluded anyone from being in a band
This panda says ur worth it 1 year ago
The voice is an instrument. -a singer
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Sven Petersson 2 years ago
Couldn't play an instrument so I was the singer in our VERY experimental grindcore band. Thank god those rehearsal tapes are lost!
#75
Facebook Reminded Me Of My Twilight Phase In 2009
#76
I Present To You My Peak Emo Years Circa 2006. I’m On The Left. Zero Regrets
Elizabeth Crosby 2 years ago
upvoting the zero regrets.... we are all a product of our journey
#77
Me At 14. Really Thought I Had Something Going With The Cravat, Wasitcoat, Bullet Belt And The Cheap Emo Sneakers
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
Why is the bullet belt upside down? That's the cringiest thing in the whole picture.
#78
Blue Lipstick To Match My Blue Box Dyed Hair, Circa 2016
#79
Going Through That Weird Transformation From Bsb To Korn. Probably 1998
TotallyNOTAFox 2 years ago
Having that mixed with Korn would be quite interesting
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On Christmas Day My Dad Gifted Me A Shirt He Designed To Advertise My Youtube Channel At The Time. The Channel Was About Me(Bosh) And My Dinosaur Puppet(Arnold) Who You Can Both See Together In The Following Picture
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Zedrapazia 2 years ago
Honestly, I love all of these! Such a variety of clothing styles and people enjoying themselves dressing the way they feel has something really energizing about it for me! I wish we'd see more diversely clothed people nowadays, and not always people in dark coats or office suits. The world would be so much more colorful and vibrant!
Load More Replies... Apatheist Account2 2 years ago
It disturbs me that so many of these "ancient" photos were taken this century :(
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
We all thought we were all that and a bag of catnip. Ohbladee ohbladah, life goes on.
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
I think it’s absolutely hilarious how many people get their panties in a bunch over a bit of harmless roasting here. After all, these were ALL self posted by people who were laughing at themselves and fully expect to get ribbed in the comments. Otherwise why post them? And take note that every one of them posted “I was” type statements followed by “my lack of taste” or “my silly angsty pics” type statements. Yet total strangers who don’t know how to take a light hearted joke become offended for the ops while failing to recognize they are simply projecting. Honestly, these dandruff flakes are worse than snow flakes in all ways but one. Dandruff flakes can be brushed from your shoulder and left to languish on the ground behind you. All OPs should recognize that all but the dandruff flakes had a good chuckle at their own self reflection. They posted these for our amusement. And any mention of anatomy and physiology, even when using proper verbiage for a&p, is not offensive or vulgar.
Higgleton 2 years ago
These look like they are lifted from the "blunderyears" subreddit. Everyone posts their own photos voluntarily to laugh at themselves. Don't feel guilty
Load More Replies... Zedrapazia 2 years ago
Honestly, I love all of these! Such a variety of clothing styles and people enjoying themselves dressing the way they feel has something really energizing about it for me! I wish we'd see more diversely clothed people nowadays, and not always people in dark coats or office suits. The world would be so much more colorful and vibrant!
Load More Replies... Apatheist Account2 2 years ago
It disturbs me that so many of these "ancient" photos were taken this century :(
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
We all thought we were all that and a bag of catnip. Ohbladee ohbladah, life goes on.
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 years ago
I think it’s absolutely hilarious how many people get their panties in a bunch over a bit of harmless roasting here. After all, these were ALL self posted by people who were laughing at themselves and fully expect to get ribbed in the comments. Otherwise why post them? And take note that every one of them posted “I was” type statements followed by “my lack of taste” or “my silly angsty pics” type statements. Yet total strangers who don’t know how to take a light hearted joke become offended for the ops while failing to recognize they are simply projecting. Honestly, these dandruff flakes are worse than snow flakes in all ways but one. Dandruff flakes can be brushed from your shoulder and left to languish on the ground behind you. All OPs should recognize that all but the dandruff flakes had a good chuckle at their own self reflection. They posted these for our amusement. And any mention of anatomy and physiology, even when using proper verbiage for a&p, is not offensive or vulgar.
Higgleton 2 years ago
These look like they are lifted from the "blunderyears" subreddit. Everyone posts their own photos voluntarily to laugh at themselves. Don't feel guilty
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