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The 13 Most Awkward Family Photos Ever

Sometimes you see a picture and you just have to ask, “What were they thinking?!” These totally embarrassing, cringeworthy pics definitely fit the bill. Here are the 13 most awkward family photos of all time!

1. 


Looks like someone didn’t get the dress-code memo. 

2. 


This photo takes family bonding to a whole new level. 

3.  


We don’t know what’s better, the matching turtlenecks or the fact that the guy in the middle is The Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation.” 

4. 


Nothing like a little subtle bragging about your kids.

5. 


The ’80’s called; they want their cell phones back. Not to mention, this picture. 

6. 


What better way to show how much you love your family than stacking on top of one another? 

7. 


This photo is just like a car crash; it’s horrible, yet we can’t look away. 

8. 


It’s 50 percent cheesy, 50 percent super creepy. 

9. 

Who thought this would actually be a good idea?

10. 


We don’t even want to know. 

11. 

The girl in the front is “literally so done.” 

12.

“Sitting on a huge tree branch is a great idea for a family photo!” said this family and no one else in the world.

13. 


The family that hunts together stays together. 

Kelsey is a junior at The Ohio State University where she majors in Journalism. She serves as an Editorial Intern and Contributing Writer for Her Campus, and also writes for U lala. Her hobbies include loitering in cafés, watching '80s movies, and obsessing over British boys with perfect hair. After graduation, Kelsey hopes to work for a fashion magazine or lifestyle publication. You can follow Kelsey on Twitter (@kelseypomeroy) and Instagram (@kelseypomeroy).