We all have THAT embarrassing photo from the past that we kept in a locked drawer or a hidden computer folder. As much as our former selves would hate to admit, our moms were right when they said it was just a phase.
Bored Panda has recently asked its users to post their most regretful childhood pictures. Now, we've picked out the funniest ones and combined them with other embarrassing throwback photographs for the ultimate effect. The list features shots of angsty Marilyn Manson fans, color-matching divas, and other hilarious photos. Even if some of these 'phases' might seem distant to you, they're all part of the period we all go through - the search for identity. Scroll down to enjoy the photos, and don't hesitate to submit your own!
#181 Fml
9points
#182 Yaaaaa... I Was That Creepy Child
8points
#183 I Survived Catholic School In The 80s.
8points
#184 2009 10th Grade, Lets Just Say I Tried To Keep It Long, My Hair Is Thick And Dense Enough To Deflect An Entire Bucket Water. This Is The "better" Picture, Other Times Aptly Look Like A Missing Link. Be Another 3 Years Til I Finally Kept It Shorter
7points
#185 The Yellow Thing Is Duct Tape, For Some Reason. And Im Wearing My Pjs, Probably Sick So Friends Came Over After School
6points
#186 Post- Birthday Party...
5points
#187 1984... Why Wearing Underpants On My Head?! No Idea...maybe Chocolatmilk Was'nt Good Anymore
5points
#188 This Is Me In 4th Grade. I'm A Girl.
5points
#189 When I Was Younger I Thought I Was Orochimaru From Naruto... I Even Did My Makeup.
4points
#190 Grade 9 School Photo.. Circa 2004 When I Wore That Puka Shell Necklace Every. Day.
4points
#191 Must Have Been In Late 80s.... School Trip... And Yeah I Know I Have Great Legs :d
3points
#192 My Cousins And I....
-7points
In moments of reflection, we often find humor in our youth, just as these throwback photographs capture phases that were once part of finding who we are.
While laughably cringeworthy at times, they invite us to ponder as deeply as those curious unanswerable questions that prompt more than just a surface chuckle.