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25 Hilarious Adult Reenactments of Baby Pictures

Reenacting baby pictures as adults is just about as meta as it gets.

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Usually, baby pictures just sit in a box or frame collecting dust. Once in a while, they come out for an embarrasing story or two. Some clever internet folks didn't think that was good enough.

These people, including artist Irina Werning (check out her whole series here), came up with the idea of recreating these pictures when the person got older. The result can be hilarious, awkward, and sometimes slightly disturbing. Whatever the result is, it makes us reminince the things that simply aren't age appropriate anymore. Kick back and enjoy these 25 Hilarious Adult Reenactments of Baby Pictures.

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Cootie Catcher

Cootie Catcher

No matter how old you get, your sister will always have the worst case of cooties imaginable.

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Birthday Boy

Birthday Boy

Though he's outgrown his diaper (not to mention it doesn't go well with his tat) this birthday boy can make anyone smile.

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Missed a Spot

Missed a Spot

There is nothing like bonding over Disney and bathing in chocolate ice cream.

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Buried Alive

Buried Alive

We've all been mummified in sand at some point in our lives. Playing at the beach is a timeless pleasure that only gets better and better with each extra handful of sand covering you.

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Battleship Bath-time

Battleship Bath-time

Don't you wish it was still age appropriate to play with boats in the tub?

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Ice Cream Parlour

Ice Cream Parlour

Despite the fact that it's almost the exact same picture, the connotations are very different.

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Sister Sister

Sister Sister

Her little sister doesn't quite fit on her knee anymore, but at least her hair stayed exactly the same.

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The Yellow Umbrella

The Yellow Umbrella

Props to these siblings for fitting on the slide and coordinating so well.

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Hip to Hipster

Hip to Hipster

This cutie knew what was up back in the day with her boom box and stunner shades. The technology may have changed, but we're glad she didn't.

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Boots and Boxers

Boots and Boxers

We have our doubts as to whether this is the same person. Either way, the only thing that stayed the same was the combat boots.

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The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree

From tiny tot to grown up, this dude's got his dad's facial expressions down.

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If The Shoe Fits

If The Shoe Fits

This is part of artist Irina Werning's "Back to The Future" series titled Cecile 1987 & 2010, France. We're really glad she grew into those shoes.

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Family Portrait

Family Portrait

This reenactment of an almost candid family portrait has an added element of humor. Too bad the guy on the right forgot his striped tank...where's the dedication, man?

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Jokester

Jokester

This sibling duo put on quite a show as kids, and we're glad to see that they're still at it!

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Never Outgrow Halloween

Never Outgrow Halloween

This just seems like a good excuse to go trick-or-treating on Halloween.

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Big Baby

Big Baby

We thought this baby picture was hilarious; who knew it could get any funnier? This baby certainly grew up with a great sense of humor!

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Brotherly Behavior

Brotherly Behavior

Childhood traditions are always fun to relive; how many years do you think they've been going to this pizza place?

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Baby Food Exfoliation

Baby Food Exfoliation

She didn't like Gerber Carrots back then, and she's not into them now... But apparently carrots are great for exfoliation.

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Spit Up

Spit Up

This overly enthusiastic dad made a series of reenacting other people's baby pictures. As weird as that is, this baby actually kind of looks like him.

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Googly Eyes

Googly Eyes

One of the best parts of the 90s was the googly eyes and pom-poms we glued on every craft. This reenactment makes us reminisce of the arts and crafts days.

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He Was a Skater Boy

He Was a Skater Boy

Nico 1986 & 2010, Buenos Aires by Werning is an almost flawless reenactment of this adorable little skater dude.

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Come Again?

Come Again?

This one is Werning's Tommy 1977 & 2010, Buenos Aires. She got the facial expression spot on!

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Bubble Bath

Bubble Bath

Cute as babies, creepy as adults...This reenactment reminds us of the days when bathing with your siblings wasn't weird.

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Got That 80's Swag

Got That 80s Swag

This is another photo from Artist Irina Werning's series "Back to The Future" called Pancho 1983 & 2010, Buenos Aires. This is definitely one of the most common baby picture reenactment photos found on the Internet.

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Middle School Stripes

Middle School Stripes

Irina Werning did it again! This one's called Demian 1989 & 2010 London. Aren't you glad you don't have to take yearly school pictures anymore?

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