It’s practically a rite of passage to have at least one chapter of your life where you looked a little cringe.

And while those awkward years happen to almost everyone, most of us keep the photographic evidence locked away. The bad haircuts, the odd fashion choices—buried deep. But maybe they deserve a little more appreciation. After all, they’re the building blocks of personality and a great sense of humor.

On the subreddit “Blunder Years,” people embrace that philosophy, proudly posting their regrettable old photos for the world to see. Keep scrolling for the glorious proof and please, feel free to share your own.

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Around 2009 I Got Really Into Photoshopping Myself In Surreal Ways

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#2 

My Sister Asked Me To Post This For Her. She Asked The Babysitter To Make Her Look Like Ernie. She Loved Ernie

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#3 

I Still Think I’m Avril Lavigne

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#4 

When Your 15yo Swagger Says “Jolly Lesbian Aunt”

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1996 I Sewed My Own Dog Vest And I Loved It So Much

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My Dad And I Can’t Decide Who Blundered Worse

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#7 

Dorm Room Pics, Sent To My Internet Girlfriend In 2003