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20 embarrassing childhood photos that are too funny not to share
Some of these kids probably rue the day the photograph was invented.
Jessica
07.12.21

Not every photo can be frame-worthy. But these pics are keepers for a totally different reason.

In some cases, we have to wonder why someone decided to take a photo rather than help, but most of these moments are too funny not to be memorialized.

1. OUCH!

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He was told not to climb the fence. Now look at him.

He has the ultimate wedgie.

2. Potty fail

This is a potty fail. But it depends on how you’re looking at it. Being backward might make it easier for him to go.

3. Well, the concept is similar

My son thinks he found the bandaids…


This little boy was looking for the Bandaids. He thinks he found them.
That’s definitely not a Bandaid.

4. Frankly, that’s kind of a win


Now this kid knows how to relax. He drew himself a nice bath AND made himself a nice plate of wings. He knows how to treat himself.

5. Princess in a bun


Some girls want to be princesses. And some girls want to be hot dogs. It takes all kinds.

6. Hang in there, baby

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Was she sitting on the counter and trying to slide off?

And if so, where were her parents in all this (aside from behind the camera)?

7. Holiday horror

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This is the kind of fear the Easter Bunny instills in some children. This poor kid is so traumatized he jumped up on the table.

8. Bring your kid to work day

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This is the boss’s son. He looks like he’s going to be an important guy someday. You can tell by his face.

9. Head mop

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We just really hope he washed his hair when he got home.

That’s quite a tantrum to put up with.

10. A “nice” dinner

Her parents thought it would be nice to go out to dinner. She had other things in mind. Like pretending her feet are her head.

11. Little piggies

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Kids are so trusting. But yeah, that’s just gross.

This is one for the photo album AND the graduation party slideshow!

12. Down the drain

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No one wants to remember the time they fell into the toilet. Unfortunately for this little guy, this memory is forever.

13. Troublemaker

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This one cracked us up. In fact, maybe this little girl will be proud of it someday!

She does look pretty funny.

14. But how?

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We think this is probably better used to embarrass parents later on than the poor kid.

How did they let this happen?

15. Oh, nasty

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Smearing poop is next-level embarrassing. In fact, we’re even kind of grateful that this kid’s face is obscured in the photo.

16. Condiment confusion

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What a mess! And how did so much get on her head?!

This is definitely one to bust out during a 16th birthday party or a wedding.

17. Food fail

The look on this kid’s face is priceless. He looks like he’s contemplating every decision he’s ever made in his life. Poor kid, he’ll get over it.

And if he ever becomes a great chef, he may laugh when he looks back on this fail.

18. Cat boy

Heard my son making weird cat noises. Found him this way.


Apparently, this little boy wants to be a cat.

It’s an interesting life choice but to each their own.

19. Got the blues

My best friend’s son figured out the difference between a marker and a permanent marker today.

This kid is feeling pretty blue. This kid now knows the meaning of permanent. He looks very regretful.

20. All smiles

My friend got her daughter’s basketball team pictures today.

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We all have embarrassing kid photos. In fact, part of being a kid is learning some things the hard way!

Do you have any doozies lying around the house?

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