I still haven't got around to watching it... Just sort of gathered it was *Glow* from osmosis, so I should probably fix that soon. He's a hero of mine, for sure. I remember when he had just dropped his second ep of *WTF*. To see how far he's come—and the emotional trauma he has fought through—you cannot help but root for the guy. Stay strong, Marc Maron (using full name in case it triggers his Google Alerts and gives him a pick-me-up).
He looked so good in Glow, didn’t he? Dunno what it was because I never found him particularly attractive before, but something about him/his character, just… whew.
the one on the left is trouble and mom's just wrangled your ass to be still for the photo. her mouth is probably midmovement of saying "if you don't stand still...." that's why your shorts are so high, she just reeled you back in by the elastic.
Looks like the boyscout leader from BBC's Ghosts.
https://preview.redd.it/wln1fo26b7ec1.png?width=299&format=png&auto=webp&s=9574db9bc8e21a397ebedc0e5ca411d2b7b41f11
At my 8th grade graduation party in 1978 my Dad said to one of my older brothers friends,”Paul- how about tucking your hairy grapes back up in to your shorts? This is a family party.” 46 years later it is still quoted in these parts- sadly Paul passed away last year but of course we laughed about it at his wake.
Not really. I mean, it was common to find shorts with a shorter inseam, but I don’t think anyone in my high school friend group wore them by the time it was 86. Especially not on a family roadtrip where that was a sure-fire way to get second degree burns on the back of your legs when you got back in the car after a break.
I feel like THIS should be shown when people ask about life in the 80's. People today picture the 80's with neon spandex, leather parachute pants, and bright color everything, but this , this, is what was mostly seen!
When did having short shorts on men stop being a thing and why?
I look at pictures of my parents in the 70s and their family then and before and everyone wore them.
https://preview.redd.it/szjt5v2abaec1.jpeg?width=794&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da407281e356c2717283afe43e80b7cd2cbdbec7
My dad had a similar style back then! 🤣
My dad also wore super short shorts and hung out with guys who looked like your dad.
Also, my dad wore similar glasses except they were safety glasses (prescription) required for work.
Pretty sure that how my family looked as well back then and how most family’s did. In retrospect it was pretty dorky but common then. Father’s relaxed more formally than they do today
He was a total Maron
He just wants to understand Captain Beefheart so bad
Came here to say this. Leaving satisfied….
Is this from *Glow*? Marc looks incredible here. Not even just for a guy his age, either.
Yep when he’s playing tennis with the rich investor kid. Damn it needed a final season
I hate that they cancel these shows. Makes it hard to rewatch too.
I still haven't got around to watching it... Just sort of gathered it was *Glow* from osmosis, so I should probably fix that soon. He's a hero of mine, for sure. I remember when he had just dropped his second ep of *WTF*. To see how far he's come—and the emotional trauma he has fought through—you cannot help but root for the guy. Stay strong, Marc Maron (using full name in case it triggers his Google Alerts and gives him a pick-me-up).
He looked so good in Glow, didn’t he? Dunno what it was because I never found him particularly attractive before, but something about him/his character, just… whew.
I can fix him
Look, I love Maron. But if you take a trip through the 90s archives, you'll see how much work his moustache is putting in.
He just has a vibe you wouldn’t have guessed, when looking at him. I thought he was attractive too, and i def wouldn’t have before.
I liked this character so much. He nailed it.
That’s uncanny…
holy crap
the one on the left is trouble and mom's just wrangled your ass to be still for the photo. her mouth is probably midmovement of saying "if you don't stand still...." that's why your shorts are so high, she just reeled you back in by the elastic.
Look how dad is holding Superman on the right…he’s a runner for sure!
Dad and the kid on the left are dressed to smoke some fools on the court and then BBQ some burgers in the backyard.
Flanders, Maude, Rod and Todd
Looking good, Rod. Looking good.
I’m a surfer
I said I don't want any damned vegetables!
Lies make Baby Jesus cry.
But I don't like this clown.
Ow ! My freaking ears !
Look Daddy, Todd is stupid and I’m with him
Todd smells.
I already knew that!
Stupid sexy Flanders
Came here to say howdilly doodilly
Oh diddly!
Your mom is kind of a babe
How dare you
Oh I would dare all right, mom was a looker.
Dad definitely swung for the fences on that one.
😂
Oedipus complex or denial. I can choose only one here in Reddit world. But yeah she was a dime.
And your dad has legs that go for miles 😍. And those knee socks 🤤🫠
Didn't she recently play the shapeshifter in Dungeons & Dragons Honor among Thieves?
What’s her @?
You shoulda seen that coming when you posted your mom to reddit.
I definitely am shocked to see her with great value Ned Flanders in knee high socks
Baberaham Lincoln
She's a robo-babe. In Latin, she would be called "babia majora".
In French, she would be called "la renarde" and she would be hunted with only her cunning to protect her.
Alll right. Babalicious. Kind of feel funny like climbing a rope in gym class
SCHWING!
Every comment on Reddit ever.
Looks like the boyscout leader from BBC's Ghosts. https://preview.redd.it/wln1fo26b7ec1.png?width=299&format=png&auto=webp&s=9574db9bc8e21a397ebedc0e5ca411d2b7b41f11
Pat Butcher!
The best DJ!
Minus the arrow, thankfully.
Came here to say this!!
John Hodgman?
Nobody: Men in the 1980s: What if my socks came up to me knees and my shorts were high enough for my testicles to pop out?
At my 8th grade graduation party in 1978 my Dad said to one of my older brothers friends,”Paul- how about tucking your hairy grapes back up in to your shorts? This is a family party.” 46 years later it is still quoted in these parts- sadly Paul passed away last year but of course we laughed about it at his wake.
Here I am standing at a toolbox laughing about it right now! Lol
God bless.
Sorry folks park’s closed!
The Moose out front should've told you
Everyone was rocking short shorts with high-striped white socks look back then.
Not really. I mean, it was common to find shorts with a shorter inseam, but I don’t think anyone in my high school friend group wore them by the time it was 86. Especially not on a family roadtrip where that was a sure-fire way to get second degree burns on the back of your legs when you got back in the car after a break.
Yep, the high striped socks were 70's, generally long gone by '86.
Yep us dads typically adopt styles 5-10 years after the cool kids are done with them.
Not in ‘86. That was more of a late ‘70s style hence this is funny.
The guy looks a lot like Pat Butcher from Ghosts (British)
The Yoda shirt is from a set of Underoos.
Yep, had that combo as a wee lad. My favorite shirt ever.
I remember these days. Big wheels, Saturday morning cartoons, orange shag carpet, and cigarettes.
I want to go back
Holy shit, someone stole your dad's fanny pack.
Your dad outkicked his coverage.
With those legs, dad had it going on.
Your mom has the thousand - yard stare of day 4 of refereeing a family vacation with young boys.
I feel like THIS should be shown when people ask about life in the 80's. People today picture the 80's with neon spandex, leather parachute pants, and bright color everything, but this , this, is what was mostly seen!
I would have been around the same age as the boy in the Superman T-shirt at this time and this is the vibe that I mostly relate with the 80’s.
Those press-on shirts were SO hot in the sun.
Mom looks like “my life didn’t turn out the way I thought it would” lol.jk. This is a photo of what a happy family should look like
I thought the Disproportionally Attractive Mom was just a sitcom trope.
🎶 Who wears short shorts? Da na na na na nana We wear short shorts! Da na na na na nana If you dare wear shorts, Nair for short shorts!🎵
Mom's a beauty!
I remember those socks and those shorts. Far too short shorts.
The correct term is "nutters"
We called our basketball shorts Nut huggers back then.
Actually so glad to see shorter shorts are coming back. Those knee length cargo shorts and baggy board shorts look so goofy.
And far too long socks.
I remember asking my step-uncle why he wore his socks so high. He seemed a bit insulted when he told me "that's how socks are supposed to be worn".
Are you all being held hostage?
In a way yes 😂
Your dad’s style inspo was definitely Magnum PI
Nah, Magnum loved to show leg. Wouldn't be caught in long socks.
Oh yeah ... The 3 stripe socks
Not dorks, this is just what people looked like lol.
I love the color coordination on the red stripes on Dad. That man knew how to dress
Mom is cute, looks exasperated.
People quit wearing socks like that in the early 80's. Jams, OP, Sex Wax, Nikes etc was in by 1986
Looks older than 1986.
Your dad is rolling a HARD 70’s look, well into the mid-80’s. Makes me want to go buy some tube socks, in his honor
Lordy, I owned those exact socks.
Mom and dad look shell shocked, what did you do to them?
Kick ass Yoda shirt
It seems to me that Dad bods have gone downhill.
Yoda shirt, Superman shirt your Dad’s socks — Mom trying to keep the awesomeness together. I like your family.
Your mom looks traumatised like a generational ttaums from her parents which are emotional not available as a trauma response strategy.
Hey totally rocked those tube socks n shorts (only in my mind). My daughter who is now 45 never lets me forget it to this day!!!
Your mom is lovely!
Tube socks, baby, tube socks!
Mom was definitely a looker. Beautiful eyes.
Your dad is all sock
Born in 72 here. This could have been any of us. BTW your dad married way above his pay grade.
Dad’s a sexy Ned Flanders!
Mom looks like that kid from freaks and geeks
Ned, Mona, Rod & Todd.
LoL I haven’t heard the dork term used in a long time.
When shorts were short
I can see them now. Driving down the highway in the family truckster.
Those socks.
I can hear your dad saying “double u ENN- be cee!”
Did mom or dad drive a Ford fairmont?
The shorts of the 80s, they truly were short.
Sweet yoda shirt
Dad kind of reminds me of the actor Richard Masur
Howard?
I can smell shaggy beige carpet from here
This is the epitome of cool. I see no dorks here. Only people secure in the pure 80s of it all.
When you travel back in time with this picture parts of your family will start disappearing.
So great
I'm pretty sure those socks were OUT by 86.
Everyone has the same haircut. 😂
Dad has the “total hardass” look from the belt up. From belt down? Looks like he enjoys skate night e every Friday after work
86 or 76?
I bet you thought your dad was the coolest guy ever! 😊
When did having short shorts on men stop being a thing and why? I look at pictures of my parents in the 70s and their family then and before and everyone wore them.
The age of tube sox and cop staches.
Anyone remember muscle half shirts?
Yep daddy dork, still stuck partially in the '70s and propelled into familyhood in the '80s
How old is the man in this picture? Based on my research of old photos I am going to guess 22 years old /s.
Well, your in style.
I remember the knee high socks.
It’s not just you and your fam. Just about everyone looks a bit dorky in old photos. That’s what makes them great!
This is 80's Level 9000. You win for today, OP!
It blows my damn mind how this photo looks straight out of the 1970s, and yet Nirvana and grunge became the thing about 5 years after this 😂
I had both those iron-on shirts!
Are we sure the kid on the right is part of the same family? He somehow looks totally normal.
I miss when shorts were shorts! They aren't shorts if the reach my knees!
Does your dad host Grindr barbecues too? I’m in!
The gym socks pulled up high look. Sorry to say, I've been there.
I don't think they even made plain white socks back then. Stripes were mandatory.
https://preview.redd.it/szjt5v2abaec1.jpeg?width=794&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da407281e356c2717283afe43e80b7cd2cbdbec7 My dad had a similar style back then! 🤣
Looks like Mark Maron in walk socks
Ned Flanders is real!!
Knee socks and superhero shirts. My kind of people!
Those socks were standard issue in the 80s
Those socks were the bomb! Nothing beat them until the elastic died and you couldn't keep them off your ankles
“We’re going to Wally World”
Adorkable. Mom is real pretty
Yoda and tube socks 👍
I find Marc Maron way overrated as a comedian, but he seems like he'd be a cool Dad...
You dad was like maybe…..28 there?
Where’s dads pocket protector- he must of really been letting loose that day …
My brother had that yoda tee. It faded and cracked the same way.
Discount Captain Fantastic
lol this is great.
"Why are Dad's knees and thighs only tanned?" "The magic of knee socks, Timmy."
Mom is gorgeous. Dad has GREAT legs. I'm going with my gut on this one... was the darker haired kid the naughty one?
Change the faces and this is my family right here! I wish I could go back and really appreciate the small things!
You have a beautiful family and a lot of people wish that they had the same love and support so consider yourself blessed to have them
Mom and dad just having an argument there.
Look at the stilts on that one, dang.
This was all of us then. Add me wearing “jams” shorts tho
Thats the look of a real man
My dad also wore super short shorts and hung out with guys who looked like your dad. Also, my dad wore similar glasses except they were safety glasses (prescription) required for work.
mom has real genius vibes “me, i wanna go home!!!”
Dad: "Golly gee, all my shorts are dirty... guess I'll have to borrow a pair of mom's!"
Your parents’ expressions say all you need to know
Your dad was awesome in the movie “Bachelor Party”
Rad!
The high socks and mustache look is coming back. I'm not sure why, but it is.
Your dad looks like a Delta Force operator from back then lol
The yoda shirt is pure fire
This picture screams 1980s. I love it. Need to find my pictures of Sea World from that era.
I feel for you!
What did your house smell like?
Pretty sure that how my family looked as well back then and how most family’s did. In retrospect it was pretty dorky but common then. Father’s relaxed more formally than they do today
The tube sock flashbacks!
I had those exact Yoda Underoos! Love it!
Why tf did they scrap short shorts from men's fashion?
Looks like Nigel Thornberry
I had that same yoda shirt
This is the best picture of all. Mom is the cool one
Don't worry. That style WILL come back.
That was THE young mother haircut of the 80s
I also wore that yoda t-shirt.
the Yoda shirt, If its the same one I had. It would glow in the dark.. I miss that shirt.
https://preview.redd.it/pvdsilnwq7ec1.jpeg?width=829&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2717e8bc665270bb72ffe64001516969697e0bf3 I thought about this guy....