Family photos are meant to preserve special moments, whether it's a holiday gathering, a portrait with loved ones, or a simple snapshot at home. But anyone who's ever tried taking a picture with a cat knows things don't always go according to plan. From unexpected photobombs to hilarious expressions and questionable posing decisions, our feline companions tend to turn ordinary family pictures into a preview of a disaster or a hilarious accidental moment.
Of course, awkward family photos aren't exactly a new phenomenon. Long before smartphones and social media let families take dozens of pictures in seconds, they had to make do with whatever the camera captured. That meant closed eyes, unfortunate timing, strange poses, and, occasionally, a cat doing something completely unpredictable. The popular online community Awkward Family Photos has spent years sharing some of the funniest, strangest, and most wonderfully awkward pictures from people's family albums. We've previously featured their hilarious collection of family photos involving mascots and celebrities, but this time, we're turning our attention to the four-legged family members who often steal the show: cats.
So scroll down to enjoy these wonderfully bizarre memories, and let us know in the comments if you ever captured an awkward or funny photo with your cat(s).
#21 “The Stand In”
“Baby due any day now. Getting some last minute practice in.”
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17points
#22 “Brown Bagging It
“I bought my cat a new bed, but he had other ideas.”
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17points
#23 “Cat Fancy”
“I took a series of old-school portraits of a cat loving family.”
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16points
#26 “Memory
“This wasn’t for Halloween. I dressed up like this every day after school and danced to the musical ‘Cats’ for about a year.”
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16points
#27 “Graduation Day”
“My graduation photo featuring my big hair and Morris, my kitty.”
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16points
#28 “Quality Time”
“Caught my husband having some VERY important bonding time.”
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15points
#31 “This Cat’s For You”
“My aunt didn’t have a cat carrier, so she improvised.”
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15points
#32 “Seat Warmer”
“If you’re wondering if that’s a cat sitting on top of a pig, yes it is.”
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15points
#34 “He’s Got The Look”
“Our first family Christmas card! Wilson, our cat, is the main attraction.”
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14points
#35 “Cat Cradler
“This is a photo of me with my two cats, Nigel Fluffnel and Stella Stonepaw. I got it done by a professional photographer who traveled to my house to take the picture, as Sears would not allow any photos to be taken with pets due to allergy reasons.”
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14points
#36 “Open Door Policy”
“My dad hid a camera to find out why the cats kept sneaking into my old bedroom after I’d left for college.”
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13points
#37 “Kitty Style
“My youngest daughter was learning to crawl, so I snapped a picture of one of her early attempts. I didn’t notice the background action until later when I was looking at the photo again.”
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11points
#38 “Cat House”
“Went to visit my grandmother, the true crazy cat lady today. And her dog that probably hates his life.”
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7points
#39 “Scaredy Cat”
“Going through some old family photos when I found this.”
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2points
More from this series:
1People Shared Their Weirdest And Funniest Family Photos Involving Celebrities (50 Pics)2“Awkward Family Photos” Shared 30 Unforgettable Shots Of Kids Meeting Some Truly Terrifying Character Mascots
3You're here“Awkward Family Photos” Shared 39 Hilarious Family Pictures In Which Cats Stole The Spotlight
