In the early days of photography, long exposure times meant that people often had to sit very still when having their photo taken, leading to a generally very serious vibe in many photos from the 1800s and early 1900s. But there are some rare and delightful images that prove people have always been unserious:
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And this family photo:
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This lady and her robot:
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And this kid hard at work:
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This trike-riding duo:
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And this cat and her baby out for a stroll:
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These ladies and their totally normal hats:
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This game of leapfrog:
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This day at the beach:
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These women enjoying drag:
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This old couple having their portrait taken:
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This guy getting ready for a drive:
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These kids “helping” their mother:
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This tuba player and his assistant:
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And these frankly quite terrifying penguin costumes: