Redditor Reveals Worst Camera Moment When They Smiled and Waved at a News Camera in Front of a House Where a Whole Family Just Died
Although the accident happened when they were a child, this Redditor couldn't forget the time they messed up in front of a live news camera.
A childhood camera moment can stick for years, especially when it happens at the worst possible time. For Redditor kanabul, that awkward memory came from smiling and waving at a news camera outside a house where a whole family had just died.
He was only 12 at the time, and he did not fully understand the gravity of what was happening around him. The story has since made people cringe, sympathize, and admit they might have reacted just as badly in the same situation.
Here is how one split-second reaction turned into a memory he still cannot shake.
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kanabulHe Started Out as a Curious 12-Year-Old
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Since They Were Kids, They Didn't Realize the Gravity of the Situation
kanabul
They Were Simply Curious and Amazed by the Sight
kanabul
His Immediate Reaction to the Camera Was a Bit Unfortunate, However
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Obviously
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Being a kid, he might not have completely internalized how horrible the entire situation was. Plus, he couldn't immediately control his first reaction to the camera.
After sharing it on Reddit, people sympathized with him, while others tried to make light of the situation.
That awkward split-second reaction is exactly what people latched onto.
We're So Sorry for Laughing, but This Is Pretty Accurate
jjenkins_41
True Enough. We All Did Stupid Stuff as Kids.
DungeonFarmer
A Bit Harsh, but It Has a Bit of Truth to It
issius
You Can't Grow Up Without Cringe Memories in Your Arsenal
Crusaderfigures
It also reminds us of the brother who accidentally revealed his sister’s surprise party plans.
This One Didn't Get Edited Out at All
lilroldy
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A Lot of Bystanders Would Do Anything to Get a Bit of Airtime as Well
Schyte96
Oof?
GumpTheChump
Nope, We Don't Think So, Judging by the 'Disgusted Look on His Face' Part
_So_Damn_Ugly
Pretty Sweet Advice
polly8020
Yep, This Is Definitely a Lot More Cringy
OzMan87
Oof, We Got Some Hard-Hitting Questions Here
Strange-Act7264
They're Not Completely Wrong
Tracetheveins
Lessen the Guilt Somewhat
TheWolfof91
Being a Kid Is Actually a Valid Excuse for It
bakewelltart20
See? It Happens All the Time
PigeonLass
This Is So True!
BananaVixen
There's Nothing Abnormal About It, Especially Since They Weren't Fully Informed of What Was Happening and How to React
candoitmyself
He Probably Doesn't Feel Like One, Though
2pies
They Had No Adult Actually Guiding Them to Do the Proper Thing
anonpf
We All Would Have Probably Done Something Similar at That Age
oeildemontagne
If we were him at that age, we'd probably have done something similar. From birth, we were all trained to smile and look good for the cameras, so what do you expect, right?
Not only that, but although he did know that something horrible had happened at the scene, he wasn't exactly taught the etiquette of how to react in front of a camera. What would you have done if you were him?
It is the kind of cringe memory that never really leaves.
Wondering about another tense kitchen fallout, read the AITA where a sister’s cooking disaster ruined family dinner.
