Tourist Photo Fails: The Worst of the Worst

We’ve all been there: Shepherded out of the car at a rest area or attraction, forced to stand in a line with our family members, encouraged to smile despite the fact that we might not actually be having a good time. That’s what family vacations are all about: Capturing some awkward and uncomfortable photos.

The 27 vacation photos below are uncomfortable, but they’re also pretty epic. Each them them feels like a little window into a vacation that was either going really, really well or really, really badly. You’ll laugh out loud at some of these — and they may even remind you of your own family vacations. #16 is absolutely hilarious.

#27. When in Pisa.

#26. Mickey got way too into this.

#25. We’re all this psyched when we go to South Dakota.

#24. They came prepared.

#23. They told him to step back for the photo.

#22. The most perfect photobomb.

#21. Timing is everything.

#20. Recreating that iconic photo.

#19. Perhaps it’s time to leave.

#18. Not perfect, but a valiant effort.

#17. Sure, why not.

#16. Looking fly on vacation.

#15. The most miserable place on earth.

#14. They’ve been planning their matching vacation outfits for months.

#13. Anything for the perfect photo.

#12. Someone couldn’t fit onto the anchor, and she’s not happy about it.

#11. Vacationing along the side of the highway.

#10. Someone had to do it.

#9. Trying to get the pose just right.

#8. We’re not sure what’s happening here, but okay.

#7. A perfect execution.

#6. So many butts.

#5. This photo is oddly frightening.

#4. And finally, the most appropriately stoic family vacation photo we’ve ever seen.

#3. The family that travels in scuba suits together, stays together.

#2. She just looks so thrilled to be here.

#1. Everyone kind of has the same idea.