These People Recreated Hilarious Childhood Photos
A lot can happen in ten, twenty, or thirty years. Looking at old pictures is like taking a trip down memory lane, but recreating old pictures is like making memories real again. When these people came across some old photos, they didn't just sit around reminiscing. They got up, got dressed, and staged their own photoshoot.
Keep reading to see some adorable kids mature into funny adults, parents turn into grandparents, and adults dress up like babies.
The Whole Family Is In On This One
This dad and his three boys sure were adorable back in the day. That's not saying that they aren't adorable now, because they're definitely still cute. They've got these poses down pat! Look at the guy on the right! He's doing the perfect penguin lean.
These boys all started out as blondes, but now that they're older, their hair has gotten darker. These guys even found the same steps so that the background would be accurate!
Best Friends Forever
When these brothers call each other best friends forever, they really mean it. They were friends then and they're friends now. That guy in the back can still do his Spider-Man move, which means that he's still flexible and athletic after all these years.
Ah, brotherly love, there's nothing quite like it. These brothers look like they were joined at the hip when they were young. Do you think that's the exact same t-shirt from the older picture, or did he find an adult-sized one?
Superman And His Super Sidekick
Batman wouldn't be Batman without Robin, and Superman wouldn't be Superman without...a smaller Superman? We can't get over how absolutely adorable the baby in the first picture is. Look at those cheeks! Things have changed quite a bit since that photo was taken. These boys are now full-grown adults.
All they needed to have a bit of fun creating this photo was a Superman onesie and a Superman hoodie. This picture is too perfect. Nice job boys!
They Don't Really FIt On That Bike Anymore
Back in the day, this dad used to be able to ride around on his bike with his kid sitting on the handlebars. That isn't really the case anymore. These kids have grown up, and now they need their own bikes if they're going to get anywhere in a hurry.
Do you think that's the same bike from the older photo? It certainly looks the same. Maybe it just got a new white paint job.
A Regular Wild Child
Some photos are better left un-recreated. This isn't one of those photos. Whatever is going on in this photo is pretty funny, but it's even funnier when it's executed by a full-grown adult. It looks like this kid is wearing his t-shirt upside down and then he started prancing around because he was so proud of himself for figuring out this silly trick.
We love that this guy had the guts to even recreate a photo that many would be embarrassed to have unearthed. But hey, once a wild child, always a wild child!
Showing Off His Baby Brother
Those of us with younger siblings remember that moment that we got to hold our little brother or sister for the first time. This kid looks so proud to be showing off his new little brother. He has a huge smile on his face. The baby looks a little bit nervous, though.
The boys tried to recreate this photo as adults, but that baby is a lot bigger now. It may not be exactly accurate, but it makes for a hilarious picture!
Always A Messy Eater
You know what they say, once a messy eater, always a messy eater. Some of us grow out of our childhood habits but it looks like this guy still loves his ice cream and still doesn't mind having it all over his face. At least, he didn't mind it for the sake of this photo.
While the brother on the left gives a sweet smile, the brother on the right is totally lost in thought enjoying his ice cream cone. The recreation is sweet in more ways than one!
Buried In The Sand
These photos arranged side by side makes it look like these two were stuck in the sand for twenty years! If you go to that beach today, this brother and sister duo might still be there with their heads poking out of the sand begging for help or at least a bite to eat.
We know that these two just went back to the same beach and recreated the photo. That girl is still capable of pulling the silliest faces.
Not A Baby Anymore
This photo was most likely taken in the hospital or shortly after this dad got home from the hospital with his new baby. He looks absolutely exhausted. New babies will do that to you.
Twenty-five years later, this father and son duo decided to recreate this iconic photo. The son definitely isn't a newborn anymore, but it still looks like he's causing his father plenty of trouble. No longer can he fit snuggly in his dad's arm—but we commend him for trying and giving is this hilarious picture!
All Grown Up
Those staged newborn photoshoots look all cute and peaceful, but you know the photographer probably snapped a few photos like this one in which the baby is crying and wide-eyed. He looks like he's hanging onto the edge of that blanket for dear life.
Now this baby has grown into a bearded young man with an excellent sense of humor. It makes sense. He looked like he had a good sense of humor back then too.
A Shower For The Whole Family
How many of you have pictures in the bathtubs with your siblings? Parents love to kill two birds with one stone and throw all of their kids in the bathtub while they can still fit. And to give them credit, it does make sense.
After all, parents are some of the busiest people on the planet so you've got to get all of your kids clean at once. As you can tell, these brother and siblings don't look all that thrilled to be getting hosed down. We have to say that, it makes for a hilarious recreation years later!
A Halloween Adventure
Some of the best photos to look back on are our childhood photos from Halloween. Not only can we see how pop culture has changed throughout the years, but we can see what truly questionable costume choices we made for ourselves.
The three brothers look adorable in their Halloween costumes on the left. While we give them credit for trying to recreate their get-ups in the photo on the right, they're just not as cute as they were!
The Attention To Detail Here Is Remarkable
This childhood photo recreation has a pretty cool story behind it. Irina Werning is an international photographer known for her "Back to the Future" photography series where she helps adults recreate their favorite childhood photos.
Not only does Werning shoot the photographs herself, but she sources the props and locations for the shoot and even makes all of the costumes herself! "I go crazy with detail," she told The Daily Mail. "Every detail, every button, everything. I bought the fabrics making sure they were the right texture and able to crease like they do in the picture, and then I make them…and I bought the bicycle for one of the photos on eBay and then made sure I had all the locations set before I arrived."
That Gumball Machine Looks Smaller Now
These photos prove that little kids can pull off almost any style. A sweater with a train on it? Looks adorable on this little brother! Matching teal collared shirts? Looks good! Suspenders? Sure, why not! Oh, and why not hold a gumball machine? Cute!!!
However, when you take the same photo, with the same styles and the same props, things suddenly look a little out of place. Still, these three brothers wanted to attempt to recreate their childhood portrait and the result is hilarious.
Mom's Favorite Photo
It's hard to imagine that some of these childhood photos could get any funnier, but these brothers prove they can. The original photo is super cute, but also really silly if you look at it long enough. These adorable brothers just look so sweet (and okay, a little goofy too), that we can't help but smile.
Apparently, this childhood photograph of the two is a family favorite, so it was only right that the brothers decided to recreate it some 30 years later. Between the clothing and the expressions on their faces, we think they did a great job.
Going To The Beach
There are a few factors that play into perfectly recreating childhood photos. For starters, you Have to have a similar background and somewhat matching clothes. But the best-recreated childhood photos are the ones where the siblings absolutely nail their facial expressions.
These three sisters and their big brother did just that! Not only did they get the placement right (the similar umbrella on the left and the yellow beach towel are nice touches), but the youngest sister crying is the icing on the cake.
All The Boys Together
Parents can be notoriously difficult to shop for during the holidays. Most parents say they don't want anything at all. So when these brother's mom said she just wanted a nice photo of three of them, they were happy to oblige.
But rather than taking a regular photo together, the brothers decided to recreate their mom's favorite picture of them from their childhood. And we have to say—they hit the nail on the head. Not only did they have the recreation photo taken in a real studio, but they manage to wear similar outfits and don the same hilarious looks on their faces as they did 20-plus years ago!
They Never Fit On That Chair
Parents make their kids do some silly things all for the sake of a photo. Like these parents, who forced their three boys to squeeze into a rocking chair. If you look closely, their expressions go from good to meh to okay, we're done here. With a priceless photo like that, it's only natural that the brothers would recreate it years later for their parents.
We're pretty impressed they managed to pull off the same facial expressions. Oh, and bonus points to the little bro for owning the exact same sweatpants! The next photo just might be our absolute favorite on the list. We wonder which one of these siblings had this bright idea!
Now The No Shirt Idea Just Seems Creepy
Overalls look cute on little kids and farmers and should probably be banned on everyone else (okay, just kidding, who are we to judge). But in all seriousness, these brothers should never don a pair of overalls as adults (just kidding again...sort of).
Anyway, this has to be one of the funniest recreated childhood photos on our list. It was already pretty funny to begin with, but add 20 years of time and facial hair and you have a recipe for one amazing photo. The next siblings don't let a little rain get them down!
Raincoats For Everyone
One of the best things about recreating childhood photos is seeing just how much everyone has grown up. Just look at the two youngest siblings on the right above. These two were once the shortest of the bunch, but now they've passed their older siblings.
The youngest brother even looks like he has a full foot on some of his siblings! While their heights may have changed, it's clear to see their playful personalities have remained the same. The next picture of a father and daughter is sure to make you smile!
A Graduation Photo Recreated
We absolutely love this photo, and for lots of reasons. Finishing school can be hard enough as it is. But for those who have children young, it can be even harder. The photo on the left shows dad on graduation day, holding his young daughter while she sweetly wears his graduation cap.
This photo is already touching on its own, but the photo recreation might be even better! This time, it's his daughter's turn to graduate, and now she is holding him! It's silly and light-hearted and downright awesome to see this duo's strong bond.
He can Still Hold Them Both Up
Who doesn't love looking back on vacation photos to remind us of fun times spent with our families? Sure, we may spend the majority of the trip arguing with our siblings and rubbing aloe on sunburns, but within those moments, there are lots of happy times. This photo on the left was taken by mom when the kids jumped into dad's arm while vacationing at the beach.
So the family just had to recreate this photo when they took a beach vacation 20 years later. Sure, dad might have pulled a muscle or two but at least it makes for hilarious results.
A Christmas Celebration
Ah, the holidays. The perfect time to wear your best Santa cap and sit still while mom snaps a picture. Oh, for the love of God, please sit still and smile! Honestly, getting your little ones to sit still long enough to take a picture is a big win for any parent and something worthy of celebrating.
And while you would think it would get easier as the kids get older, nope! Try not to laugh at this next photo.
He's Not Sure About The New Baby
Judging by the look on the kid's face, he was clearly skeptical of his little brother. Perhaps he wasn't sure if he was ready to take on all of the responsibilities that come with being a big brother.
Or maybe he knew his days of sleeping in were long gone. Either way, it looks like he stuck around long enough for the two to recreate this hilarious photo on the right. He definitely still looks skeptical after all these years!
Once A Jokester, Always A Jokester
Little kids are silly and playful creatures, so it's not surprising lots of parents have photos just like the ones on the left. No matter how silly they may seem, they're a perfect keepsake for mom, dad, and siblings to look back on for years to come.
That's why recreating these types of photos is hilarious 100 percent on the time. We're glad to see this brother and sister still clearly have their playful sense of humor and are super close! The next pair has been BFFs through it all!
A 30 Year Friendship
As we get older, keeping in touch with friends gets harder. Between work, family, and all of those curveballs life throws at you, it's a shock we have time to hang with any friends at all. That's why this recreated childhood photo is especially touching. The original photo of these two youngsters shows them in elementary school.
This original photo is already adorable on its own and perfectly showcases the pal's personalities. Flash-forward three decades and it doesn't look like much has changed! The next photo shows how some of our favorite places to go as kids can drastically change as we grow up.
The Wall Is Gone!
Although this recreated childhood photo looks similar to the original, it's clear to see that the area has changed a lot! No longer is the oppressive Berlin Wall there separating East and West Germany, as it was demolished beginning in 1989. While it can be sad when certain things from our childhood change, this photo shows it's not always a bad thing.
We love that this guy recreated everything else perfectly. From, his jeans, jackets, and sneakers, down to his hairstyle and pose —this is definitely a treasured keepsake he and his family will keep for years.
A Photo 60 Years In The Making
This is one of the most heartwarming photos on our list and shows that even when we grow up, we still need our parents. From childhood, this dad was clearly an important figure in his son's life.
And even though he worked long hours, he always made time to kick the soccer ball with his kids. Flash-forward nearly 60 years and some things never change! Sure, his son may have nearly a foot of height on him, but it's apparent that their bond is still strong.
Hulk Got In On The Action
Hulk Hogan and wrestling fans will love this childhood recreation photo! This super fan was lucky not only to meet the famous wrestler once but twice! In this adorable photo on the left, the fan looks like he was just a pre-teen trapped in the Hulk's signature headlock.
Clearly still a fan a decade later, he was able to meet the wrestler again and recreate the photo. We hope he is able to continue this tradition as he gets older. These photos definitely make for awesome memories to look back on!
Plaid Pants Forever
Parents cherish photos of their children forever! That's why they are so gung-ho about making their children wear ridiculous clothes while posing for an hour straight for a professional photographer, only to shell out hundreds for the keepsake. Going back to the idea of ridiculous clothing...just look at these brothers' pants.
We get dressing your kids up in matching clothing for a portrait, but these plaid pants are so silly. Apparently, the brothers thought so too! They decided to recreate this funny photo from their youth and the result is excellent.
No Pants, No Problems
Little kids are wild and free. Not yet bitter by negative experiences the world can throw at you, little kids just see things differently — which is absolutely apparent in the original photo of this girl on the left. We love how adorable she looks with her white t-shirt, rebellious look, and of course, her dad's oversized boots.
We can only bet that this was a favorite photo of her parents. While the recreated photo might not have quite the same effect, it sure is a cool recreation for her and her family to look back on in the years to come.
Still Fitting Into Small Spaces
Babies are pint-sized little creatures so naturally, parents love to put them in weird places to snap a photo (or 500). Take, for example, the laundry basket. A simple basket used to house clothing is also the perfect way to entertain a baby.
Just look at the huge smile on this girl's face and you'll be reminded why babies are great — because almost anything entertains them. With a cute giggle like that, it's no wonder this was mom and dad's favorite photo of their daughter...and we have to give it to her for this spot-on recreation. Even the wallpaper looks similar!
Can't Say The Same For This Guy
Ah, a good ol' mixing bowl. Just like the laundry basket, moms and dads love to photograph their little ones in small spaces like kitchen appliances. Sure, it sounds silly when you really think about it but you've gotta take advantage of their small size before they grow up!
After all, time is of the essence and those photo opportunities won't last forever. Just look at this recreated childhood photo. Long gone are the days when he could fit into that mixing bowl. While he may not be as small and cute as he once was, the picture is downright hilarious.
Nice Stripes
Ah, the family vacation photo. Something no one wants to partake in (especially little kids), but ya gotta do it for mom's scrapbook's sake! Honestly, both of these pictures are impressive in their own ways. The fact that mom and dad were able to get their three young boys to stand still for five seconds and snap a photo is impressive on its own.
It's even more impressive when you consider that no one is picking their nose, closing their eyes, or sobbing in a corner. With a victory like that, it's no wonder this is one of mom's favorite photos of her kids. It definitely deserved to be recreated!
This Game Is A Little Harder Now
Who didn't love playing this game as a kid? Spending what seemed like hours begging mom and dad to play "airplane" definitely made up a huge portion of our team's childhood.
This mom has impressive airplane skills as she was able to lift both of her kids at once. Considering the amount of bravery (and leg muscles) this takes, we think she should get an award. The fact that she was down to do it again once her kids were grown makes us like her even more.
Now That's Accurate
How many of you have a photo of yourself as a little kid flashing "the guns"? Most little kids think they're super strong and we love to let them think that, mostly because it produces adorable photos like the one on the left. We've gotta give it to this guy for having the confidence to recreate a photo wearing such a small bathing suit 20 years later.
Between the bathing suit, the sunglasses, the hat, and even the feet and beer in the bottom left corner, this photo is almost identical to the original. Get ready for three photos in one next!
Siblings Are Forever
This is such a cool keepsake for these siblings to look back on. It inspires us to get out our cameras and snap a few pictures with our brothers and sisters too. We love that they were able to recreate their childhood photo into young adulthood and even old age.
Being able to see their physical appearances change slightly (as well as their personalities) is something really neat that not many people can say they've done. This is definitely a really touching and heartwarming photo we're sure they will cherish forever!
The Dog Got A Lot Bigger
This is one of our favorite photos on this list because who doesn't love a big cuddly puppy who turns into a big cuddly dog?! This photo warms our hearts because not everyone has siblings... but recreating a childhood photo with man's best friend is just as awesome.
It also goes to show how important our furry friends are to us and how they can help shape us as we grow up together. These next brothers have been attached at the hip since they were little, but there is one difference these days...
They Grew Some Beards
Photos like these prove that some siblings are basically attached at the hip for their entire lives. Take these brothers for example, who are all just a few years apart and, obviously, still very close after all these years.
Sure, they may have gone away to college, gotten married, had families of their own, and grown massive beards, but at the end of the day, brotherhood is an unbreakable bond.
Always Squatting
Two band-aids on her knees and huge glasses cover this girl's face. It looks like she was a very studious young girl by the size of that book she's reading. Now that she is grown, recreating this image wasn't that hard.
All she had to do is find some band-aids and any book. She also had to make sure she wasn't wearing her contacts. This is a cute recreation for sure. Her mom probably sent it to her one day and she just wanted to recreate it. Wait until you see this next one.
