28 of the Most Embarrassing Childhood Photos Ever

Whether you care to admit it or not, it’s a fact of life that we all have those painfully-awkward pictures from the past. You probably have it kept somewhere safe so your friends wouldn’t be able to see it. Let’s face it – you won’t even dare share those on Throwback Thursdays!

Well a few bold souls recently heeded an online challenge to share their most embarrassing childhood photos and the results have been pretty hilarious.

Compiled by BoredPanda, these funny photographs show us everything from awkward outfits to bad hair days. Scroll down below and see for yourself.

#1. Taken back in 1998. This family had the same hairstyle.

#2. Six bangs!

#3. She thought she looked very badass back in the days.

#4. “I begged my parents for this picture.”

#5.This high school guy dressed like an old man and shaved the middle of his head. Talk about commitment!

#6. “I show my boyfriend one picture from my childhood and suddenly reproducing with me is off the table.”

#7. No one can be as ginger as this dude.

#8. Only in second grade and already looking like a principal.

#9. “I was a vampire. No, it wasn’t Halloween.”

#10. I can’t help but remember a certain dog breed.

#11. His grandma hung this photo of him from 15 years ago.

#12. He was 8 and was in a dance club. Nuff said!

#13. Childhood glamour shot.

#14. Probably in his Korn phase when this photo was taken.

#15. Grade 12. Year 2003.

#16. Lovin’ those fishnets!

#17. “Get off me dad I’m trying to be miserable.”

#18. This Grade 8 girl must be a big anime fan. The cat ears (and the shirt) give it away!

#19. What’s embarrassing about this, you ask? Well he’s actually a guy!

#20. “I cant believe I used to rock this look majority of the time.”

#21. “I beaded this “head dress” myself specifically for this picture.”

#22. You look hot. Like literally!

#23. That bowl cut tho. Ugh!

#24. This 13-year-old guy got invited to a party where all the boys had to dress as girls. He nailed it!

#25. A failed attempt at getting the Matrix look.

#26. It’s Megamind!!!

#27. 4th grade girl rocking her umbrella hat.

#28.Well this is awkward indeed.