30 More Awkward Prom Photos That Deserve to Be Studied by Future Generations

Because once wasn't enough. Yes, we're back with another batch of gloriously cringe prom photos from the archives of history, hairspray, and heartbreak. These time-traveling treasures feature more oversized suits, more confused facial expressions, and more ruffled disasters than any teenager should be legally allowed to endure. Honestly, it's amazing anyone survived the 80s and 90s prom era with their dignity intact.

Whether you were the kid with the mullet and the mirrored sunglasses or the one clutching a corsage like it was a live grenade, these pics will hit you right in the nostalgia - and the secondhand embarrassment. Think of this collection as a PSA: awkward prom energy is eternal. And yes, there might be another surprise celebrity hiding in the feathered bangs and bowties.

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