93 People Who Went Through The “Blunder Years” Phase Shared Hilarious Pics (New Pics)

It’s practically a rite of passage to have at least one chapter of your life where you looked a little cringe.

And while those awkward years happen to almost everyone, most of us keep the photographic evidence locked away. The bad haircuts, the odd fashion choices—buried deep. But maybe they deserve a little more appreciation. After all, they’re the building blocks of personality and a great sense of humor.

On the subreddit “Blunder Years,” people embrace that philosophy, proudly posting their regrettable old photos for the world to see. Keep scrolling for the glorious proof and please, feel free to share your own.

#1 

Around 2009 I Got Really Into Photoshopping Myself In Surreal Ways

Person with curly hair pulling their reflection’s arm in a black and white image from a regrettable past photo.

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#2 

My Sister Asked Me To Post This For Her. She Asked The Babysitter To Make Her Look Like Ernie. She Loved Ernie

Child with clown face paint holding a colorful Ernie doll, a cringe-worthy moment from people’s regrettable past photos.

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#3 

I Still Think I’m Avril Lavigne

Teen girl holding a skateboard, wearing graphic tank top, standing outdoors reflecting on her regrettable past in old photo.

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#4 

When Your 15yo Swagger Says “Jolly Lesbian Aunt”

Young man in a red graphic shirt and chain necklace posing for a photo from his regrettable past that causes cringe now.

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#5 

1996 I Sewed My Own Dog Vest And I Loved It So Much

Young girl posing in a regrettable past photo, wearing a dog print vest and casual jeans, sitting with folded hands.

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#6 

My Dad And I Can’t Decide Who Blundered Worse

Teen with bright pink hair and a man posing in front of a city arch, part of regrettable past pics collection.

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#7 

Dorm Room Pics, Sent To My Internet Girlfriend In 2003

Two photos of a man in retro tropical shirts posing awkwardly indoors as part of regrettable past pics collection.