Friday Fun

 

I was looking through some old pictures recently and I found the most humiliating picture of myself. 

And even though it is an extremely embarrassing photo, I thought it was too funny not to share, so I thought I’d post it for your enjoyment. 

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Now, let me try and set the scene for you.  It was 1987.  It was my family’s first year in Warner Robins.  My coach was Southside member and legendary Warner Robins citizen, Philip Campbell.  Our team was the Pacers. 

It was my first attempt at playing organized basketball, and I quickly fell in love with the sport. 

But what I didn’t fall in love with was this uniform. 

In fact, as I was thinking about this picture, several things stand out to me that makes this the most embarrassing photograph ever.

  1. The uniform is purple

  2. My brother’s shorts are significantly longer than mine (as a result, this makes me look much goofier than him)

  3. I have a terrible haircut

Of course, there are multiple other problems with the picture.  The socks.  The awkward pose with my brother.  A terrible background (it’s got “smelly gym” written all over it!)

Anyway, I know that this technically has nothing to do with our church, but I thought you might need a laugh today.

6 Responses to “Friday Fun”

  1. munnmommyto2 Says:

    Matt,
    I LOVE this picture! I really don’t see anything wrong with it, especially since I have one very similar to it. :)

  2. Matt Walls Says:

    Kelly, I’m not sure if I agree with you about the picture, but your grandad was a great coach!

  3. christi spears Says:

    I laughed out loud when I pulled this up–while at work–cause this is exactly the way you guys looked when I first met you. When i read on I discovered this was the same year I met you!! has “jake the snake” seen this?
    love you all
    Aunt CHristi

  4. christi spears Says:

    Further more-this pic looks allot like Joel.

  5. Matt Walls Says:

    Anyone who has seen the “1987 Summer in West Virginia” video would laugh out loud at what I looked and acted like at that point in my life…very embarassing…this picture pales in comparison to that video

  6. rferraris Says:

    Matt,

    I hate to tell you but you had on girl shorts in this picture! Love the hair but by the way!

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