Class photo day always came crammed with pitfalls. By definition, they document our lives through our most awkward years. So there are a lot of opportunities for failure: bad hair, bad clothes, weird glasses. Remember that time your buddies dared you to cut off a chunk of your hair? And you did it to be funny? But then you remembered that tomorrow's picture day? Oops. That was a mistake. Or you think you look slick in the moment, but when you look back at those pics years later, woof. So check out these kids who definitely didn't bring their A-games to these awkward class photos.
OG Girlboss

10/10 would follow her fashion blog though.
Pajama Party

His mom confused photo day with pajama day, but at least he’s comfy af.
Four Eyes

Glasses are functional and can be a cute accessory, but there are some days you should really just wear contacts.
Haircut by Mom

When your bowl cut is on point.
Yu-Gi-OMG

Honestly, I wish I was this cool in middle school.
The Assmaster

Poor kid doesn’t know his angles yet.
Gap Athletic

Slogan tees and photo day will never be a good combo.
2000

The best representation of the new millennium.
Cat Lady in the Making

Photo day, not pet-show-and-tell-day. The cat’s face is all of our feelings.
Crazy Eyes

We've all had a photo day sneak up on us, but ALL the points for the matching sweater-and-braces combo.
Future Stoner

That brownie in his lunchbox may have been from dad’s special stash…
Digging for Gold

To be fair, forgetting photo day is stressful and everyone has different stress relief methods.
Double Dog Dare

Dares are hilarious until you realize the next day is photo day.
Space Cadet

The crooked headband, the thrown-together layered dress aesthetic. Yas queen. This pioneering young STEM scholar slays.
Fashion is Hard

Pro tip: Don’t try multiple trends on photo day. Pick overalls or a deep V or a funky print, not all three.
Baby Buffalo Bill

Probably not someone you'd like to know later in life.
Eye Contact

“Mom told me not to blink this year.”
The Purrfect Photo

This dapper dude’s really feline himself.
The Slouched Grouch

Sometimes school pictures can just ruin your whole day/existence.
Rat Tail

And then there’s this guy. He definitely knew it was photo day, he just dgaf.