18 Embarrassing Photos People Might Regret Posting
Not all the pictures posted on social media are something to be proud of. Many photos are embarrassing because they capture an awkward moment, a situation from our youth, a wardrobe malfunction, or a gesture we regret.
People often share photos without thinking about the consequences and then regret what they posted when they see them later, especially when they're dealing with situations related to innocent youth, ridiculous expressions, or strange poses.
The images you'll see below may seem harmless and funny, but they can become a source of ridicule or discomfort when you look at them again.
Embarrassing photos remind us that sharing any scene from our lives can carry risks, and they're available for anyone to see. We should think about what we want to reveal about our lives before posting anything.
Rebel
"Young teen starting to rebel, as seen on my grandma's fridge."
Childhood Innocence
“Why would my parents let me walk around like this?”
A Deer in Highlights
“That time I was in a wig, like a deer in headlights, in my parents’ restaurant (2008).”
Sweet Shirt
“My brother found some pictures on an old computer. Check out that sweet shirt.”
GTA Player
“Me playing GTA IV in 2008.”
Anime Girl
“Me in 2014 after getting ready for middle school, I thought I looked like an anime girl.”
Rapper
“In solidarity with, and by personal request of, user GallopYouScallops (a.k.a. a very Caucasian girl who dressed as a rapper for Halloween), I present to you.
Sixth Grade
“I was a rapper for Halloween in sixth grade.”
Taoist
“I wanted to be a Taoist after learning about it in fifth grade. Clearly the way to go about it was wearing a peace sign necklace every day.”
Makeup Icon
“I thought I was a fashion and makeup icon.”
Tough
“I thought I looked tough here (2019).”
Blue Mouth
“I have no idea why my mouth was so blue. Maybe I found blue wine..”
Emma Watson Pixie Cut
“I asked for an Emma Watson pixie cut.”
Lady Gaga Fan
Halloween 2009. Lady Gaga fan.
Messy Room
"December 2004. Taking a selfie for my MySpace profile in a wildly messy room while the Darth Vader standee that terrified my mom watches on."
That 1994 Face
“Circa 1994 (me at bottom left).”
All Back Tracksuit
“Christmas 2010, when I asked for an all black Adidas tracksuit and no I don’t live in Eastern Europe.”
Choices
"Choices have been made but I regret nothing."
Lips
“Aparently I wouldn’t stop licking my lips.”
Fashion in 10th Grade
“10th grade me. My fashion sense dictated T-shirts and flannels with sleeves cut off.”
