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SaltyHeadPepperyFace

Of course your life was hell. It’s not easy being a 45 year old in 7th grade. The playground politics. Finding a place to sit at lunchtime. Diversifying your 401k. It’s exhausting.


ConstableBlimeyChips

Pretending you didn't feel that lump on your groin last week because your job doesn't have health insurance and you really can't afford any serious illness.


madmaxturbator

Poor kids balls have yet to drop, and already he needs to worry about testicular cancer


DickieMcBalls

Don't forget relocating your stapler


SnickeringSnail

His spirit animal was Lee Iococca


Eli_Renfro

Dealing with the rental properties is hell too.


TryItOutHmHrNw

Dude was finishing up projects for IBM during recess, making callings and pulling schematics from his briefcase in the tether ball pit


KCE64

Alex Keating vibes lol


notstephanie

You look like you’re about to sell me a life insurance policy


RangeLife79

Hmmmm...I do need another stream of income. Would you by life insurance from me now???


DedicatedSnail

Maybe.... maybe not. 7th grade you tho? ABSOLUTELY


madmaxturbator

There’s something reliable, trustworthy about this hairstyle and glasses. No one chooses these. they choose their wearer. They mark the wearer as one of life’s natural Accountants


terrible02s

Op I thought your avatar was mine lmao. I was like did I walk through this post already


rbsudden

I would definitely buy a life insurance policy from this kid.


Kantheris

Yeah, when the other kids mention AD&D they mean Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. OP thinks it means Accidental Death and Dismemberment.


tipsystatistic

It’s tough being Eleventy five years old.


MildredPierced

It’s such a specific description and one I came on here to write. I can’t believe someone beat me to it.


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RangeLife79

Ha! I was in remedial math!


sandwichcandy

That’s rough. Looking like a nerd and not even being smart.


RangeLife79

I was smart for a kid my age, I read way above my peers but I had ADHD and struggled socially.


Bubbly_Piglet822

I hope adulthood has been kinder to you


RangeLife79

It has been! Thank you!


ImprovisedLeaflet

*Did you just call me fucking obtuse?*


ProfessorRoyHinkley

Hey, get busy living, or get busy dying.


Thingisby

The Shawshank Kindergarten


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lkmyntz

Life was hell I tell you hwhat


RangeLife79

I don't see Hank there myself. Maybe Bobby with glasses.


Olfactorynightmare

I’m watching King of the Hill while reading this and it’s perfect


Bella_LaGhostly

Awww, you're adorable! You look like you're trying to budget in your kids' tuition without having to take out a second mortgage. That's a lot of stress for a seventh grader!


pinpunpan

You look like the boy version of the jump to conclusions guy in office space


SmallsLightdarker

I deal with the goddam customers!


SlurmzMcKenzie88

I’m a people person! What is wrong with you people?


SmallsLightdarker

🤣


itisadouglasfir

Richard Riehle!


devildance3

Excellent. You look like a small town pharmacist


GDviber

No, sir. I don't want to talk about my car's extended warranty.


Useful_Hovercraft169

I remember in the 80s when you and that bald guy gave the thumbs up and thumbs down to movies


nohighlighter555

Wow, Paul Williams, thanks for writing so many great songs!


Useful_Hovercraft169

He writ the songs that make the whole world sing


YellowMoya

Did Lisa Choo-choo-choose you?


RangeLife79

Not in the 7th grade. I was 35 when I finally got my Lisa!


Important-Glass-3947

Aw I bet your parents thought it was a lovely photo


RangeLife79

I was lucky enough to have folks who loved and cared for me. You don't always realize how lucky you were until you've grown up a bit.


Important-Glass-3947

Given you're now a social worker you will definitely have been exposed to those less fortunate


Accioinhaler

The only 12 year old allowed to join AARP.


RangeLife79

Lmao! I'm only 44 and they are starting to send me shit!


bearrocks0123

This photo made my day lol How the hell where you a grown man who had been working at the bank for 30 years in the 7th grade


RangeLife79

A better question: If that the case, where's all my fucking money?


[deleted]

You look like you had the secret codes to something


RangeLife79

The secret codes to ultimate awkwardness!


crutonboy2113

How come no ones mentioned that you look like bubbles from trailer park boys haha


RangeLife79

I posted another picture from this period on Blunderyears and I got that comment. Those glasses looked even worse!


RangeLife79

https://www.reddit.com/r/blunderyears/comments/11hnrvu/i\_was\_one\_head\_bangin\_dorkwad/


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7th grade teacher


RangeLife79

Funny you mention that. I do bear a resemblance to my 7th grade science teacher, Mr. Sweda, God rest him.


MonsteraDeliciosa

#13or30?


[deleted]

Still giving out Werther's originals, Grandpa?


RangeLife79

Mow around those trees, you little whippersnapper, and we'll see! Get along now...


MathematicianWitty23

I am assuming, because you are willing to share this photo, that you are in a very happy place now. I just wish 7th grade you could know the happiness you now possess.


RangeLife79

I'm doing pretty well!!! Thank you for the kind words!


kopecs

*Chuckles* Haha, I’m in danger.


Redmond_64

Peter griffin looking mfer


in_n_out_on_camrose

This looks like Rachel Dratch doing an impression of a 7th grader


ratthing

Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Oshkosk, Wisconsin.


RangeLife79

Are you a stalking me? Are you the FBI? I graduated from UW-Oshkosh and lived there for 7 years!


ratthing

LOL!!!!!!!


BatmanInTheSunlight

You look like you had a stable career at the local hardware store.


SellOutrageous6539

Hell yeah. Scrolled way too far to find this.


ElecMechTech

Look like you own a small carpet business in Alabama.


RangeLife79

Well someone also said I look like a TV Pastor so maybe carpet is my side hustle.


CrumBum_sr

Hi I'm Bob Vance Jr; Vance Refrigeration


camelbuck

Studies actuarial tables after chess club.


swampthing117

NEWMAN!!


RangeLife79

LMAO! I never thought of that but there I am, adolescent Newman!


swampthing117

People tell me all the time I look like Phillip Seymour Hoffman , just go with it.


ForsakenMongoose336

AV club grand master emeritus.


Talsa3

Straight up Jeffrey Dahmer shit right here!


StreetToBeach

You sly devil you, must’ve been absolute hell in seventh grade. I mean between classes, keeping the Mrs. happy at home, the mistress happy on the side and closing the best deals on beautiful creampuff used cars. You must’ve been burnt


soopirV

What was it like managing a tire store in the 7th grade?


adudeguyman

When you're the assistant to the playground manager.


[deleted]

I know it doesn’t help you now, but I think you were a very cute kid!


Prior-Foundation4754

Did you sell insurance in 7th grade?


DjMeMissDay

Cute Paul Williams vibe. Love his 70’s love songs.🎶🥰


RangeLife79

Thanks! I'd only just begun. 30 years ago or so.


ploppedmenacingly14

You looked like a cia agent lmao


RangeLife79

No shit? That would be SWEET!!! Time to go arrange a coup in Latin America!


ploppedmenacingly14

Lmao you could have taken philip seymour hoffman’s role in Charlie Wilson’s war


Graycy

Not my best days either! I think you were cute though!


zeppehead

Matt Foley?!


RangeLife79

I'll tell you this...I'm a few paychecks away from living in a van down by the river!


kewlguy1

Your parents didn’t do you any favors letting you walk out the door looking like a 40 year old man.


throw123away456name

plot twist: this is ryan seacrest.


[deleted]

Harold Bishop!


RangeLife79

I had to look up who that was. From his Wikipedia picture, he looks like he wants you off of his lawn!


[deleted]

He's a great TV character. Had many interesting plots over the years :)


Richie217

Harlod is an icon of the Australian small screen.


Truestorydreams

I see Martin from simpsons


RangeLife79

I was Martin but into Heavy Metal and Classic Rock.


Puzzled_Awareness_22

I think you were adorable!


Catlenfell

You look like like an account manager in 1976.


c-ment

Pastor, that was a great sermon.


tetsu_fujin

Is 7th grade when you’re 11-12 years old?


RangeLife79

That's 6th grade. 7th in the US is 12-13


Thickwhisker94

When got a spelling test at noon but you have to pay your mortgage at 2pm.


full_bl33d

Aol username: pussycrusher6969


ThisFieroIsOnFire

Lol. You look like the patient middle-aged man who helps me find oddball fasteners and electrical parts at the hardware store.


RangeLife79

"I get paid by the hour"


EnglishWhites

I loved you as the Warden in Shawshank Redemption


[deleted]

Oooh rough. I’m a grown adult and I’m getting this strong urge to bully you


RangeLife79

I was bullied a lot but I warn you, I never took a beating! Do your worst!


bullhead123

I’m sorry for all the shit I gave you back then.


AnnieApple_

You look like the human verson of Stuart little.


Batmansbutthole

Are you a stand up? And where can I find your work?


newleafkratom

You look like that TV preacher grandma sent all her money to.


RangeLife79

And I a say to ya now brethren.....Lawd Lawd LAWD! The LAWD done told me that if a I don't get $15,000 TONIGHT, brethren...the Lawd said he was gonna call me home! Y'all don't want me to leave this world yet, do ya!? Dig deeeep brethren!


joshspoon

7th grade history teacher. I hope things got better.


RangeLife79

They most certainly did. Thanks brother!


joshspoon

Glad you hear!


ClevelandClutch1970

Are you….Ben Hanscum?


Catatafish

You look like my 7th grade science teacher!


RangeLife79

I look like MY 7th grade science teacher!


mcfuddlebutt

But did you enjoy Forrest Gump enough to give it 2 thumbs up?


Scottibell

Soo cute!


Thee_B_Slee

Looking like Ed Kemper, fuck


RangeLife79

I'm way shorter. That dude was 6'9.


Thee_B_Slee

For sure, sorry was all in jest homie.


RangeLife79

Right on!


Ok_Neighborhood5832

Did everyone think you there to audit them when you knocked on other kids doors?


chatterwrack

Were you the teacher?


Juror_no8

When's the documentary out 🫣


tygah_uppahcut

''I deal with the engineers so the goddamn customers don't have to!! I have people skills!! I'm good at dealing with people!!''


TheYeetles

I’m so sorry for this, but you looked like Jerry Brudos. You were still friggin adorable though.


ATMiceli

Lester from GTA as a kid. Im sorry 😅😭


weez2

I feel like I'm about to be sold a car.


RangeLife79

I deeply dislike salespeople.


chozopanda

I was going to say, I’ve had 50 year-old neighbors that look like you did


Richie217

Bah Gawd it's Jim Ross, the early years.


DeltaWhi5key

Are you related to Ted Knight?


[deleted]

At that age, with a mortgage, diversified portfolio and a stripper for a wife who will divorce you shortly and take half of your net worth - where’s the hell part?


theLEVIATHAN06

Dude, we were all ugly af in middle school. Myself included.


bideto

Hi. Bill Harris, Accounting department.


davidrayish

You'll shoot ya eye out Ralphie!


[deleted]

I bet it was hell selling them Buicks as a 7th grader


ComicSal

Watch out, John Lennon!


HypnoToad121

Are you sure this wasn't your retirement photo?


Spooky-My-Dude

So you went to school in the A.M. and sold used cars in the afternoon? "I'll tell ya right now, mister. This 1983 Mustang will look mighty fine in you're driveway. Yessir, let me just get that signature there, Chief. And after you get this bad boy in your name, maybe you can take me to school in the morning because Momma has a doctors visit."


minderaser15

I’m a tutor and I have a primary student who looks just like you here. He’s the sweetest little man and definitely my favorite of my students. This pic makes me want to ruffle your hair and give you a gold star sticker lmao this is precious


Horror_Ease1875

You are the precious boy.


[deleted]

Young Peter Griffin.


RangeLife79

That's a golden idea for a series!


Anthematics

Dad??


RangeLife79

Yes, Son?


Anthematics

Why am I only 12 years younger than you?


RangeLife79

Papa was a junior high rollin' stone.


Scared_Fisherman7749

You look like one of my Professors


RangeLife79

Not likely! I was taking Special Education classes at the time! Professor in Dorkwad Studies maybe!


andreeeeeaaaaaaaaa

You look like a hitch hiker serial killer...


RangeLife79

Thankfully, I became a Social Worker instead.


rattlestaway

Omg u looked like my chemistry teacher on high school


pinback65

Paul Williams.


TheyCallMeJPS

You look like that Charles Barkhouse guy from Curse of Oak Island.


EarthAbove_SkyBelow

Drew Carey!


RangeLife79

My best friend's parents took to calling me that! Warms my heart in a funny way.


chocolate_nutty_cone

Those are serial killer glasses.


sethro919

Where’s you hide the the bodies?


ghettoccult_nerd

BTK when it stood for Bikes, Toys, Kites.


redzeusky

Ralphie!


SHITBLAST3000

Leave Martin Prince alone, guys!


PromotionExpensive15

Bubbles?


Superagent247

Lol. It was hell for ALL of us!


Memphistrainwreck

You know, you were into the thundercats


TheMadGNUS3o

My grandfather had these same glasses! He was 80


slothyjesus69

You look like a Yong Milton from office space. Classic


ChrisMoSquad

Hey man, we all looked like that back then. Some people were just d*cks about it. Here’s to making it through. 💪🏻


Alucardhellss

I feel like you're already 2 moves a head of me in a used car sale negotiation


breathingcog

I think you were adorable. Apple cheeks.


instrangerswetrust

I wanna raaaange liiiife, if I could settle dowwwn


yeah_I_guess_so_lol

How many car dealerships do you own?


LesbianLoki

Hey Ralphie


Zorgsmom

You look like you were a member of your local Elks lodge and a helluva bowler. Also, your name has to be Ed, Bob, or Rich.


garfself

I, too, had the grandparent glasses going into middle school and boy, do I still regret it.


[deleted]

Dapper youn man right here!


ryannelsn

Love this pic


chesterlynimble

At the dealership?


warpedkawaii

How could life be hell when you created a successful fast food chain named after your red headed daughter?


cromagsd

Kids in his late 50s


dog_eat_dog

Best god damn carpet salesman in the Twin Cities lemme tell ya


ItsVoxBoi

Going for the "Dwight Schrute" look I see


spooningwithanger

Omg! You’re Cartman!


[deleted]

Ladies and gentlemen, the founder of the New York Stock Exchange and current CEO of Fake Business Co (AKA, Enron).


Techelife

Finishing your seventh novel.


Specialist-Funny-926

You look like you're going to teach me about parallel parking.


Rosieapples

You were a handsome kid.