These Awkward Prom Photos Will Make You Grateful High School is Over

If you needed proof that 1998 was the year “sexy” was invented, here it is. Instead of the usual tux and tie, this whole group of guys decided to ditch the shirts and rock vests, bowties, and a whole lot of confidence.

Some are flexing, some are smirking, and one looks like he’s just trying to survive the moment, but together it feels like a Chippendales audition gone wrong. The starry backdrop adds to the hilarity, making it look way more staged than it probably was. It’s bold, it’s ridiculous, and it perfectly captures late 90s awkward prom energy.