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If you're familiar with the infamous adage "History has a tendency to repeat itself", you must know that it is usually said with a negative connotation in mind. Humanity makes the same mistakes, the unpreparedness for global pandemics, and so on. But what if you could spin this proverb another way with the help of your camera?

The online community r/PastAndPresentPics does exactly that, gathering people who submit their recreated past and childhood pictures since 2012. From grown-ups snuggling on their parents' laps to mimicking cringe-worthy family portraits alongside their adult siblings, it's no surprise that this community is 77,000 users strong, with more and more joining each day.

That's why we've compiled a roster of the most imaginative and wholesome recreations from the r/PastAndPresentPics community to inspire you to join in the fun.

#1

Thanksgiving 2011-2021

Father and daughter recreate past photos on a scenic beach over the years, capturing hilariously wholesome moments.

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    #2

    Truly Man's Best Friend!

    Recreated photo of a boy and his dog, showcasing 15 years of friendship in a heartwarming comparison.

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    #3

    Real Friendship

    Recreating a childhood photo 35 years later with friends, standing on a street with playful poses and towels.

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    #4

    Happy Father's Day

    Father and son recreate an old photo of them fishing together, showing a hilariously wholesome transformation over the years.

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    #5

    The Same People. The Same Aggressor. New War

    People recreate past protest photos against Russia with signs, showing Georgia and Ukraine flags, 2008 vs 2022.

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    #6

    72 Years Apart. Same House. Same Woman. Same Motorcycle

    Elderly woman recreates an old photo on a motorcycle with a dog, showcasing a wholesome moment from the past.

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    #7

    Awww

    Man and dog recreating past car photo, dog grows from puppy to adult.

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    #8

    Same Drama

    Adults hilariously recreate childhood beach photo, wearing similar outfits, capturing a wholesome moment.

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    #9

    Bronson Pinchot And His “Cousin” Mark Linn-Baker, 1986 And 2017

    Two men recreating a past photo, one hugging the other from behind, both smiling warmly.

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    #10

    104 Years In One Place

    Elderly woman recreates a past photo by the same brick wall, smiling warmly, showcasing a wholesome family moment.

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    #11

    Today vs. 66 Years Ago. I Am 84 Now

    Elderly man recreates his youthful photo, smiling in vintage attire, showing a wholesome transformation over the years.

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    #12

    A Cowboy And His Tree At 4 And 63 Years Old

    Man recreates old photo of himself as a child on a platform, wearing a cowboy hat and posing similarly.

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    #13

    My Granddad And His Wheels, ~1950 & 2020

    Elderly man recreates vintage motorcycle photo on a mobility scooter, highlighting a wholesome transformation.

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    #14

    LEGO

    Two brothers recreate a childhood photo, replacing a toy with a detailed ship model, showcasing a wholesome transformation.

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    #15

    So We Recreated A Photo(Me On Top)

    Family recreating a past photo in a playful pyramid pose.

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    #16

    Me & My Bff, Taken 20 Years Apart

    Two women recreate a past photo, smiling together in both pictures, showcasing a wholesome transformation.

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    #17

    The Tonight Show Recreation Pic

    Adults recreating childhood talk show photo, sitting in similar positions with a cityscape backdrop, humorously wholesome.

    My husband and brothers-in-law are the first surviving all-male quintuplets in the US. They were on the Tonight Show.

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    #18

    My Pop And His Mama!

    Two photos show a person recreating a childhood moment with their mother, resulting in a hilariously wholesome scene.

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    #19

    Same Mom, Same Me, Same Teddy Bear Some 55 Years Apart.

    A humorous photo recreation showing a grown man and an elderly woman mimicking their original childhood pose.

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    #20

    The Series Continues...kindergarten Through Marriage.

    People hilariously recreating past photos from kindergarten to marriage, showcasing life's milestones.

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    #21

    The Same Expression In November 2008 vs. November 2022

    Past photo recreation attempt with a black and white cat, showing a hilariously wholesome transformation over the years.

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    #22

    Skyscraper Sitting, 1932 vs. Today

    Construction workers recreate iconic photo atop skyscraper beam, capturing a hilariously wholesome moment.

    Chicago local #1 Iron Workers remake the iconic “Lunch atop a Skyscraper”photo that was originally captured in 1932.

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    #23

    1968 To 2018.

    Three people recreate their childhood photo in front of the same house, highlighting a hilariously wholesome scene.

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    #24

    My Sisters And I Recreated A Photo At The Same Beach In Hawaii (1991-2022)

    People hilariously recreate a childhood beach photo, capturing the same joyful pose and location years apart.

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    #25

    20 Years Ago vs. Now

    Man jumping into water, recreating past photo on left and present on right, showcasing hilariously wholesome attempt.

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    #26

    My Mom And Her Siblings, 1971 And 2023

    Adults and Santa recreate a childhood photo, wearing similar outfits, showing a hilariously wholesome then-and-now moment.

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    #27

    Grandkids In 1994 vs. 2022

    Group photo recreation showing then-and-now moments with six siblings smiling and posing indoors.

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    #28

    My Nanny & Papa (Center) & Fam In 1951 & 2003

    Group photo recreation from 1951 to 2003, showing five smiling people in a wooden frame, capturing a wholesome moment.

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    #29

    Me And My Kids 2017 & 2022

    People recreate past photos with a playful stacked pose in a charming street setting, capturing a wholesome transformation.

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    #30

    My Doggy, First Night With Us As A Puppy, And 7yrs Later - Same Bed

    Dog attempts to recreate past photo, sleeping in the same small bed, showing a hilariously wholesome transformation.

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    #31

    Zed & Sweetchuck. Bobcat Goldthwait And Tim Kazurinsky, The Cast Of The Movie Police Academy Still Doing It In 2021.

    Two people recreate a past photo, now older, smiling warmly for a wholesome comparison.

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    #32

    Me And My Siblings Recreated This For My Parents As A Gift For Their 50th Anniversary. 1985-2019

    Family recreates past photo with children grown up, wearing similar outfits, capturing a wholesome transformation.

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    #33

    Throwback Thursday, 1991 -> 2021, Back At The House I Grew Up In (Queens, NY)

    People recreate their past photo on steps, wearing neon shirts and printed pants, showcasing a hilariously wholesome moment.

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    #34

    Phew! That Was A Long Boat Ride! 😅

    Child and adult in similar outfits steering a boat, recreating a past photo with a wholesome, humorous vibe.

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    #35

    Kirk

    Man recreating old photos, dressed in a yellow uniform and black jacket, sitting in similar spaceship settings.

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    #36

    1953 vs. 2023. Age 17 vs. Age 86... I Cannot Believe It

    Elderly woman recreates youthful photo, showcasing heartwarming transformation and nostalgic joy.

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    #37

    Me In The Same Tshirt At 22, 32 And 42

    Man humorously recreates past photo in identical striped shirt, capturing a wholesome transformation over the years.

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    #38

    Mike Gordon (From The Band Phish) With His Mom 1993 vs. 2022. He Posted This To His Fb Page Today.

    Two people recreate a past photo with a guitar, showing a hilariously wholesome transformation over time.

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    #39

    Cousins 1998 & Now! Not Much Has Changed

    Adults humorously recreate a wholesome family photo with matching outfits and similar poses.

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    #40

    At My Desk Hardly Working, 1992-2019

    Woman recreating old photo at desk, wearing glasses and smiling, showing a hilariously wholesome transformation over time.

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    #41

    Each Time We Play A Hometown Gig We Take A Backstage Photo. This Is Us (Glaston) Throughout The Years.

    People recreate past photos from 2014, 2017, and 2021, highlighting hilarious and wholesome moments.

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    #42

    We Recreated A Childhood Photo… From Blue’s Clues Birthday Party To 20 Years Later At Thanksgiving!

    Pair recreating a childhood photo, sitting side by side with playful expressions, holding utensils similarly.

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    #43

    Me In My Parents Backyard Less Than A Year After We Moved In And Me Almost 30 Years Later When They Sold The House

    Man recreates past photo, wearing similar striped shirt and jeans, posing by a tree in a garden.

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    #44

    Cindy Crawford At 55 Recreating Her 1992 Pepsi Ad.

    Two images side-by-side showing a woman in denim shorts and white tank top, holding a Pepsi can, recreating a past photo.

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    #45

    Tim Burton's Halloween Costume, 1967 And 2017

    Person in skeleton costume recreating a past photo, standing on a sidewalk in a similar pose.

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    #46

    When The My Little Brother Was Just Born vs. Now. 13 Years Between Us.

    Two siblings recreate a wholesome past photo, sharing a tender moment years apart.

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    #47

    Armatron 1982 And 2022

    Two photos of people recreating a past scene with a microscope; both images show smiles and laughter.

    Recreated this pic of my wife’s sister and dad. What lovely in-laws to indulge me while in a Christmas dinner food coma.

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    #48

    Something Never Change

    A family recreates a past photo, highlighting the passage of time in a hilariously wholesome manner.

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