Before smartphones were as big as they are now, people documented their entire lives with real cameras. They carried them around literally everywhere. Editing softwares weren’t as popular as they are now, so people just took pictures and uploaded all of them without a second thought.
Enough time has passed to know well enough that the internet really is forever and whatever you upload, most likely, you’ll never be able to get down. The result is cringey photos that you see and can’t even remember what was crossing your mind back then, probably nothing.
Remember, the internet never forgets and neither will you.
1
Lady Liberty
It’s giving patriotism.
2
Sorry for party rocking
You dressed like this, took the pics and took it off instantly.
3
Avatar fan
You ask for a picture and then feel instant regret.
4
Awkward teen ninja
He was one summer away from real business.
5
Hello Kitty legend
Planning to take on the stage.
6
Punk rock friendship
Styling your friend’s hair to see who was the most badass.
7
Hacker mode
You log once and instantly become an internet girl.
8
Little pet vest
When you decide to dress yourself for picture day.
9
Using the wind machine
And doing a photoshoot while you’re at it.
10
The rebel kids
Every MySpace band started out like this.
11
Ceiling theatrics
Casually hanging out from random furniture.
12
Winter of regret
They still don’t know what they were cosplaying.
13
Filter chaos
You just had to upload your Photo Booth pictures.
14
Staring at her reflection
Living her best moment contemplating life.
15
Almost an album cover
When you and your bestie took pictures just because.
16
Emo king
The angle, the stare, regrets.
17
The green screen times
And just bought caution tape.
18
Age of the mohawk
A tub of gel a day.
19
Goth power couple
Love is eternal and eyeliner too.
20
80s costume
Just imitating her good friend Cyndi Lauper.