Before heading to school for picture day, 12-year-old Alex practiced his smile with his mom, Jessica Thompson. She advised him to run his fingers through his hair just before the photo was taken and reminded him not to squint. Alex seemed fully prepared for the big moment. However, there was one little hiccup — he chose to wear a vibrant green shirt, which clashed spectacularly with the bright green backdrop used by the photographer.
After the photos were taken, Alex expressed his worries about his outfit choice. According to Jessica’s now-famous Facebook post, their conversation went like this: “Alex: ‘Mom, I shouldn’t have worn the green shirt for pictures. It will blend in with the green screen they used.’ Me: ‘They used a green screen? Really? I should have checked the details. Maybe they’ll turn out fine.’” Spoiler alert: they did not turn out fine — and the results were absolutely hilarious.
That troublesome green screen worked its magic, transforming Alex into a floating head in every class picture taken that day. In one photo, he appeared against an American flag. In another, he was set against a brick wall, and then a picturesque autumn scene. There was even a wildly colorful explosion of purple in the mix. Honestly, one of the themes was so bizarre that it was hard to determine what it represented!
Jessica was completely taken aback when she first saw the photos. “I opened the album on my phone and did a double take,” she recalled. “I couldn’t believe it. I said out loud, ‘He was right, it really happened!’” After sharing the pictures on Facebook, her post quickly garnered a whopping 58,000 likes, 42,000 shares, and an avalanche of comments. Many other parents reached out, relating to her experience and saying, “This is something I would totally do!” It’s a reminder that in parenting, no matter how much you prepare, things can still go sideways.
In light of the amusing mishap, Jessica is now considering purchasing the American flag photo for Alex (A+ choice) and is taking the results in stride. “At least his hair and smile were perfect!” she joked.
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In summary, Alex’s amusing school photo blunder reminded us all that sometimes, despite our best efforts, things can go hilariously wrong, leading to unforgettable moments.