Submitted by Alatarial t3_10o7a39 in OldSchoolCool
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amazingsandwiches t1_j6d0iwf wrote
That kid looks like my plumber.
draculamilktoast t1_j6et3nh wrote
Judging by their expressions you need a new diet
Parking-Entrance1470 t1_j6djx3c wrote
He could he on his mid forties.
rjs1138 t1_j6e9krf wrote
The left is squeezing one out, the right has already been there according to dad's face.
Alatarial OP t1_j6hfmrh wrote
The shit he saw: spent the 1st 2 months of his life in the NICU
BigRigsButters t1_j6d1n7l wrote
the dad has this blank vacant stare that pierces my very soul
jopaface t1_j6ddrd4 wrote
That’s the ‘I didn’t sign up for this’ look.
SleepNowInTheFire666 t1_j6e39qz wrote
The 'I have not slept in 6 weeks' look
Dowager-queen-beagle t1_j6gl88j wrote
I hope he signed up for it cause otherwise someone's got some 'splainin' to do!
campatterbury t1_j6ezjpk wrote
Dad looks like my HS football coach and drivers Ed teacher
nellie_1017 t1_j6gwwl1 wrote
He's contemplating the hours of lost sleep & the cost of college tuition- this look says "Oh, sweet Death- take me NOW1"
respectfulpanda t1_j6cxkmp wrote
And they decided to have kids? I mean, I applaud their breaking of social stigma, but man, their parents must be pissed.
combo_seizure t1_j6d3tkn wrote
Nice.
Waterbears28 t1_j6dqdow wrote
I'm not making a serious judgment based on a quick snapshot, but this picture makes it look like the combined family IQ scores wouldn't break 100
Alatarial OP t1_j6dulkl wrote
Check this shit out. My brother and I were premies and he almost died and our parents were way too young to be dealing with that. I have a Master’s degree and senior management role despite my low IQ.
Waterbears28 t1_j6e2g2z wrote
I apologize -- judging by the downvotes my comment came across as really judgmental. The new parent exhaustion + the "confused newborn" expressions combined in a way that struck me as funny in a "these people all have silly expressions," way, not a, "haha those people are idiots" way. Like I wrote, I would not assume anything "real" about the intelligence of anyone in the picture based on this one snapshot moment. It really is a sweet family portrait, and I'm sorry for being a dick about it.
Alatarial OP t1_j6e7dsc wrote
Thanks, I understand
ladyinchworm t1_j6fzhqg wrote
I'm a twin that was born early to young parents too and both of us ended up great academically, but my parents definitely have a few pictures where you could tell they were very sleep deprived, haha.
My mom didn't really want any more babies after we were born, haha. She didn't want ultrasounds or anything during the pregnancy (they were more hippy, natural people) so they didn't even know we were going to be twins until the day before we were born!
Alatarial OP t1_j6hftsy wrote
Thank you for sharing, I can’t imagine having (surprise!) twins! Your parents had to adjust to that news fast lol
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MtPollux t1_j6cxaxk wrote
Mom's hair definitely says "1987".
Dull-Fisherman-9371 t1_j6ddk6f wrote
It’s says, “I haven’t slept in months.”
Dyltra t1_j6lbg2a wrote
This entire picture screams it. I feel like, if you put “family photo ‘1987’ twins” in an AI generator this would be the result.
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Murderface__ t1_j6d92ei wrote
I believe Twins came out in 1988
PinotFerret t1_j6f7iqx wrote
👏….👏..👏👏
Four_Duck_Snakes t1_j6cvoao wrote
...I feel like I am going to have to fight Dad at some point in the evening from the way He is looking at me
HighHikes t1_j6dl6pn wrote
Oh he’s already planning on it. That’s the face of decision.
1955photo t1_j6d2in0 wrote
Sleep deprived parents. Babies who will be much cuter with some chub on those cheeks.
Time fixes many things.
Alatarial OP t1_j6e2kbe wrote
The classism in this comment section is…yikes.
For context my brother and I were premies. In the 1980s. He spent the first 2 months of his life in the NICU and almost died. It was a lot for my young parents to deal with.
Oh, and I managed to earn a master’s degree despite our collective low IQ 🖤.
WinstonScott t1_j6eb18n wrote
I really like this picture! Your parents look like so many young couples with kids from that time period. You’ve done really well for yourself. How is your brother doing now? Did your parents have more children?
Alatarial OP t1_j6ffpuf wrote
Thank you! I love this picture and how ridiculous we look definitely reflects how we all felt at the time. My brother is still a hilarious character and our parents had one more in 1990.
guano-crazy t1_j6czw6b wrote
Mom: let’s get our family picture made!
Dad: this is some bullshit! Can’t believe you’re making me do this!
Twins: I’m hungry! I just shit my pampers!
dandy_dance_pants t1_j6d3hc7 wrote
Those babies look stolen
spoilingattack t1_j6gxtum wrote
Stole them from Nathan Arizona!
whip_m3_grandma t1_j6dsyp2 wrote
Ugly ass babies man that’s funny stuff
Alatarial OP t1_j6hfibd wrote
Yea premature babies, especially multiples, are hilarious. Just google NICU for some laughs
whip_m3_grandma t1_j6i00vb wrote
Unless they died I couldn’t care less, don’t post ugly babies online and expect not to hear about it.
Alatarial OP t1_j6i9qlk wrote
Lol enjoy your heart palpitations ❤️
The4leafclover1966 t1_j6lhk08 wrote
It doesn’t take much to be a kind human — you should try it sometime.
whip_m3_grandma t1_j6mwlri wrote
I just don’t like the passive aggressive comment like I’m supposed to be a kind reader and know they were premature. Like post it with the post or don’t get mad when people point out the obvious without knowing anything. It’s just a childish way to view the internet to expect ME to care about YOUR problems
The4leafclover1966 t1_j6ng0yl wrote
Look, Reddit can be whatever you want it to be — but you have to keep in mind that for other people it’s what they want it to be as well.
Your expectations can change on a daily basis, or even a sub-to-sub basis, and that’s cool.
The OP didn’t post this thinking or anticipating that people would be cruel about their looks and that they survived being born premature.
They just wanted to proudly share a family picture from 30+ years ago.
My thing is you don’t have to always like or appreciate something — that’s certainly your prerogative. Just scroll on by and find something you do like. I just don’t understand the unkindness.
I lost my daughter two years ago to suicide — she was 34. She was born a month premature a year earlier (1986) than these twins. Her untimely and devastating death makes me look at things a little differently — and I try to pass along what I’ve learned. Take it or leave it.
Cptnblip t1_j6d20a7 wrote
Look it is Mary and Scary.
pauliewotsit t1_j6d9oxh wrote
Dad looks haunted lol
Earnest_Warrior t1_j6do0hk wrote
Everyone looks scared here.
TroubleVivid387 t1_j6dwe5j wrote
The photoshoot was conducted during their captivity as hostages...
Major_Moah t1_j6d662a wrote
r/13or30
wendz1980 t1_j6fdyi9 wrote
Pre term twins after the NICU.
sd1360 t1_j6dbqs1 wrote
Kids can be tough, twins tougher, mom and dad look like they’ve been through the wringer 😎
vaden78 t1_j6dcqit wrote
Inconceivable!
bgplsa t1_j6dqtr4 wrote
The faces of souls who know hitting the job market in 2009 is gonna suck.
Alatarial OP t1_j6emlik wrote
Haha accurate
Substantial-Room-688 t1_j6dvx11 wrote
“All I wanted was a blow job”
FinalTooth t1_j6di0lw wrote
dacreativeguy t1_j6dminp wrote
They both look like Danny Devito. Should one look like Arnold?
No-Holiday9115 t1_j6edk9t wrote
As someone who had a child in 1987, this photo hits me in the core. The fashion, the exhaustion and the unflattering picture. Such tiny babies - no one here was sleeping.
Particular_Moment861 t1_j6gr3hb wrote
Poor damn kids
18114 t1_j6gsfx1 wrote
Definitely not Gerber babies.
tawncat t1_j6hbuk5 wrote
Oh boy … some shit went down apparently but they not gonna tell us 🤷🏼♀️
crokinoleworld t1_j6d36b0 wrote
Alfreds Hitchcocks.
hiker2go t1_j6d8ooo wrote
Bless their hearts!!
CareerMicDrop t1_j6dpyry wrote
Nobody happy
StoatofDisarray t1_j6dq4kw wrote
Good lord! recoils
Mississimia t1_j6dyy8d wrote
taking 5 day old twin to the mall for some glamour shots definitely tracks for the 80s
Adeep187 t1_j6dzd9u wrote
Them babies ugly lol
LaPyramideBastille t1_j6eici6 wrote
And it's really weird that they had twins as well. What are the odds?
dirtystayout t1_j6fky04 wrote
Sis and bro, Abby and Nermal.
mybrassy t1_j6gaqag wrote
Good God. Those are the ugliest babies I have ever seen
Alatarial OP t1_j6heqmn wrote
How kind, thank you
ldeveraux t1_j6d0nzj wrote
Not happy!
CeesHuh t1_j6dapn7 wrote
Yikes
mylawn03 t1_j6dhmty wrote
Mugshot, family style.
sitase t1_j6dka5c wrote
What are the odds that two twins get kids at the same time?
Brundleflyftw t1_j6dmedd wrote
Dad looks thrilled.
turbosmashr t1_j6do7b3 wrote
This whole family sucks at getting their picture taken.
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Myshkin1981 t1_j6dxx12 wrote
Actually Twins was released in 1988. Great movie
ToBeReadOutLoud t1_j6dxyks wrote
Mom looks very familiar to me.
EnigmaCA t1_j6e0ln8 wrote
Twins in 1987? Which one is Arnold? Danny?
RebeccaC78 t1_j6e1vlp wrote
Dad knows his life is fucked for at least the next 18 years
More-Jackfruit3010 t1_j6e6qap wrote
It would be fun to see the "adult reshoot" of these twins.
Alatarial OP t1_j6elvrg wrote
Agreed and I’m trying to convince them; but here is a less sleep deprived recent photo of us:
campatterbury t1_j6ezwlo wrote
Good looking crew
posh1992 t1_j6ggv8g wrote
Is that your mom on left? You look beautiful!
Alatarial OP t1_j6hemv2 wrote
Yes and thank you 😊
18114 t1_j6gtcb8 wrote
I can’t make it out. Which ones are the twins ???
FroYoYoMamma t1_j6ed2gn wrote
Twin what? Frightened, hairless voles?
Reasonable-Map-1634 t1_j6eikbt wrote
The parents or the babies?
KerikSumia t1_j6ell0j wrote
The parents our twins and had two babies together? My head hurts
WhiteHawk77 t1_j6ffg6r wrote
Left “oh shit”
Right “make it stop”
keenan3111 t1_j6g4kgm wrote
Their babies look alike too!
TLstewart t1_j6g5iot wrote
One on the right is the Seinfeld baby, yikes
EnoughPicture t1_j6gs8ig wrote
The dad looks just as she’ll shocked as the babies 😂
bunchacrybabies t1_j6k4axt wrote
Mom: What happened Dad: FML
Flowerinthevalley t1_j6kp2lk wrote
I don't know why EW isn't an acceptable response when someone shows you pics of their baby
The4leafclover1966 t1_j6li1c1 wrote
Thanks for the share — so glad you’re all doing so well now. ❤️
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pastybeachbabe t1_j6db4dd wrote
The mom and dad look like brother and sister.
Justicefrall t1_j6dkda5 wrote
World series champs!
woodbarber t1_j6dzeoc wrote
Dad is Doppelgänger to my cousin Paul when he was younger.
Fire_Mission t1_j6dzo6f wrote
Dad's look of barely constrained terror.
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creamymexicanstyle t1_j6ed0n9 wrote
What about the babies?
BEnWo18 t1_j6g4t7v wrote
Hard to believe those kids won the World Series that year.
ItsOnlyaFewBucks t1_j6gjd62 wrote
I don't know how but this seems like a momentary snapshot of calm between a constant stream of chaos.
TinaLikesButz t1_j6gm1vq wrote
I love both of those little poopers, they're adorable
lilafrika t1_j6ha4d2 wrote
Ironically, the Twins won the World Series in 1987. Coincidence?! I think not!
Afraid_Oil_7386 t1_j6hhdm3 wrote
🤔
cahillc134 t1_j6i9zh1 wrote
Dad has the stare of a man who hasn’t slept in 3 weeks.
W33Ded t1_j6ii5g0 wrote
Who? The parents look more like twins.
diggemsmaccks t1_j6mh64v wrote
Who are the twins the babies or the adults?
snokesroomate t1_j6d6ry0 wrote
They don't really look alike other than the matching yellow shirts.
-Hedonism_Bot- t1_j6cwztu wrote
The look on the kids' faces. Jesus!
And is the kid on the right 2 months or 40? He's seen some shit