In celebration of Mother's Day, we here at Huffington Post UK Comedy have done what comes naturally: compiled a silly gallery of awkward mother photographs.
Yes, prepare to cringe/laugh/thank your lucky stars that you didn't grow up in one of these families, courtesy of our lovely friends over at Awkward Family Photos.
From being forced to wear matching outfits to being forced to perm your hair, we're sure there's something laughable relatable in here for everyone. And don't forget to choose your favourites using the star system on the right.
Meanwhile, to all you mums out there: Happy Mother's Day! Make sure you put your feet up, take it easy... and don't ever force your children to dress up in cow costumes.
Awkward Mothers
"Look into my eyes... You are feeling very, very stupid..."(01 of25)
Open Image ModalIt's amazing what you can craft out of two gingham tablecloths(02 of25)
Open Image ModalHands up who forced their kids into showbiz?(03 of25)
Open Image ModalC3PO's secret wife and daughter are revealed(04 of25)
Open Image ModalAwkward swimsuit pose #1: 'The Optimist'(05 of25)
Open Image ModalAwkward swimsuit pose #2: 'The Stacey's Mom'(06 of25)
Open Image ModalWait - how did Sandi Toksvig get in here?(07 of25)
Open Image ModalAt least these kids can remain anonymous(08 of25)
Open Image ModalFestive, and in no way inappropriate(09 of25)
Open Image ModalThere's never a right time to say you want a divorce(10 of25)
Open Image ModalStop! Or My Mom Will Belly-Dance!(11 of25)
Open Image ModalEyes right...(12 of25)
Open Image ModalBecause sometimes even mothers fancy a threesome (13 of25)
Open Image ModalBlood is thicker than water. But water's pretty thick, too(14 of25)
Open Image ModalFact: only their mother has naturally curly hair(15 of25)
Open Image ModalCan you spot the gender-specific difference?(16 of25)
Open Image ModalJane Lynch: The early, mothering, years(17 of25)
Open Image ModalCowgirls with their cowmother(18 of25)
Open Image Modal'We Need To Talk About Kevin' - the reality(19 of25)
Open Image Modal[Insert mother-in-law joke here](20 of25)
Open Image ModalHooray! It's the water cooler guy!(21 of25)
Open Image ModalIf you'd married this man, you'd look awkward, too(22 of25)
Open Image ModalWe've all tried to trap our parents behind a sofa - right?(23 of25)
Open Image ModalWhen mothers-of-the-bride almost attack(24 of25)
Open Image ModalAnd the Awkward Mother Of The Year award goes to...(25 of25)
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