TBT of the Day: You Have to See These Bizarre and Awkward Stock Photos from the 1970s

Few things are as weird as stock photos.

Taken by the thousands and used across every corner of the web, they are odd and clumsy things that make real life look hilarious and extremely dramatic.

Well, Mashable just one-upped the present and collected this series of them from the 1970s.

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A businessman in repose

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Undercover spy, prepared for rain

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"I'm here for the shiatsu massage."

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"This is my favorite song! I wish I could dance!"

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"I thought you said there would be an audience."

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06
The 1970s were a dark time for our nation.

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07
Ben Franklin's coin purse?

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In what instance would this be used? When you're writing an article about colonial penny pinchers?
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"I'm also here for the shiatsu massage."

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09
"Daddy, I've been hungry for days."

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Baby's first embarrassing hat

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11
She got served!

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12
"Where them kids at?"

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13
"I didn't enjoy my shiatsu massage."

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14
"Boy, this polyester sure asks a lot of me."

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15
"Mom, can I give it back now? Grandpa has such trouble walking."

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16
"Great. Now my finger's stuck here."

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