20 Funny Photos That Prove We All Have A Cringeworthy Past

Ah, the joys of growing up! We all have those classic throwback photos that make us cringe and wish we had a time machine to go back and tell our younger selves not to wear that outfit or sport that haircut. But let's face it, those awkward moments are what make us who we are today. They give us character, humility, and a great sense of humor. And luckily for us, we're not alone in our embarrassing pasts.

In fact, we scoured the Internet to find 20 hilarious photos of people from all walks of life who were brave enough to share their most cringeworthy memories with the world. From bad fashion choices to questionable hairstyles, these photos are guaranteed to make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even feel a little bit better about your own awkward phase.

#1. Hey ladies

#2. It was “nerd day” and I was 16.

#3. Me in my photoshop era

#4. Hahaha omg, this is pure gold

#5. Turtleneck? Turtle chin.

#6. Slayer

#7. Heard it through the grapevine

#8. 2012, aged 23 and trying hard to be a ‘scene’ kid

#9. Faking that I’m underage drunk at 16

#10. I was a myspace queen but off wish dot com lol (circa 2009)

#11. Obsessed with penguins... and Korn?

#12. In 2009

#13. I sure was an angsty little firestarter

#14. Spiked hair, Abercrombie & Fitch (which I hated), and drinking Surge (which I loved) - part of me still thinks I looked cool

#15. 2011 was an interesting time

#16. With this particular shirt and glasses combo, I inexplicably felt like a Naruto character (circa 2011)

#17. Blue lipstick to match my Blue box dyed hair, circa 2016

#18. My entire childhood was different versions of the same bad haircut

#19. AOL and your own phone line were lit in 99…

#20. Circa 2000, could you tell I was thrilled?