24 Hilariously Awkward Photos Of A Mom And Her Son That The Internet Can’t Get Enough Of

A mom is going viral after sharing a photoshoot with her young son that no one saw coming, and the internet can't seem to scroll past it.

At first glance, the images look like something you've seen a hundred times before: a parent, a child, a studio setup, a soft attempt at capturing a fleeting stage of life. But then something feels… off. The poses are strange. The energy is slightly chaotic. And instead of the usual warmth, there's a deliberate awkwardness that makes you pause, and then laugh.

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What makes the series so unforgettable is the contrast. In nearly every frame, the mom keeps a completely straight, almost eerily calm expression, while her son is clearly having the time of his life—laughing, squirming, reacting without filter. That collision between her deadpan seriousness and his uncontainable joy is what turns each image into something unexpectedly funny.

People in the comments picked up on it instantly. Many pointed out that her expression never breaks, no matter how ridiculous the situation becomes, which somehow makes her son's laughter even more contagious. It's the kind of humor that sneaks up on you; the longer you look, the funnier it gets.

But behind the viral moment, there's also intention.

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The creator shared that the idea had been sitting with her for a while. "I've always wanted to try the 'awkward JCPenney photoshoot' trend," the woman said, explaining that she made a quiet promise to herself to recreate it once her son turned 1. What made it even more special was the personal element behind it—"He's my best friend," she added—and the curiosity of doing something she hadn't really seen done with such a young child before.

Some of the poses were inspired by what she had seen online, but not everything was planned. A few moments came together on the spot, shaped by instinct and familiarity. One of the more unexpected setups—where she holds her son like a rifle—was entirely her own idea. She mentioned that she had seen fathers do it before and she had even done something similar when he was smaller, so bringing it into the photoshoot felt both playful and oddly natural.

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And while the images lean into absurdity, the motivation behind them is grounded in something simple.

"To me, motherhood means putting your blood, sweat, and tears aside to do whatever it takes to put a smile on your child's face," she shared. For her, it's not just about being there; it's about creating moments that will stay long after the phase itself has passed.

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That intention is what gives the series its depth. Beneath the humor and the slightly dark, quirky tone, there's a clear sense of joy in the process itself. "I wanted to show the fun side of being a boy mom," the woman explained, noting that the straight face was part of the joke, even if she was enjoying every second behind it.

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In a space where family photos are often polished to perfection, this shoot feels like a quiet rebellion. It doesn't try to be pretty or sentimental in the usual way; it just leans fully into the unpredictability of the moment.

And maybe that's exactly why it resonated.

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Sabrina Ionescu will return to New York Liberty: 'Where I'm supposed to be'

PHOENIX — Dozens of WNBA players will be feeling varying levels of anxiety on Friday when the expansion draft gets underway for the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire, the league's two new teams this season.

But Sabrina Ionescu is feeling secure in the lead-up to the WNBA season, where the expansion draft, college draft and free agency window will be crammed in over the next few weeks after the players and the league finally struck a new collective bargaining agreement in March.

"No, I mean, I don't think I'm gonna get taken in the expansion draft," Ionescu said with a laugh on Wednesday after a Team USA training camp session. "I don't think that was something that I ever thought about."

Many of the WNBA's biggest stars structured their contracts so they could become free agents this offseason to they could take advantage of the increases in salaries that came with the new collective bargaining agreement. The league's supermax salary has ballooned to $1.4 million and the new league minimum — $270,000 — is already more than what superstars like Ionescu, A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier were making last season.

Wilson willreportedly sign a supermax dealto remain with the Las Vegas Aces and Stewart said on a podcast this week that she's going tostay with the New York Liberty.

And Ionescu plans to do the same.

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"Obviously, I'm where I'm supposed to be. Never thought anything different. And so, I'm excited to kind of be able to sign and get started. It's coming up really quickly," Ionescu told reporters Wednesday in Phoenix. "So, excited to get all this behind us and just be able to start our season and get going in New York."

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The product of Oregon is in the prime of her career and played a big role in 2024 in helping both Team USA secure the gold medal in the Paris Olympics and the Liberty win the WNBA championship. The 28-year-old guard in the prime of her career has ranked in the top 10 in scoring and assists in the league in three of the past four seasons.

Ionescu — still the NCAA's all-time leader in triple-doubles — is a four-time WNBA All-Star and four-time All-WNBA Second Team selection. Since being selected No. 1 overall by the Liberty in 2020, Ionescu has averaged 16.7 points, 5.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 35% from 3-point land.

The Liberty were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last year and former coach Sandy Brondello's contract was not renewed. While Ionescu and Stewart are returning, there will be a lot of new for New York this season under first year head coach Chris DeMarco.

"We're in a really good spot, because we have our core coming back, and I feel like that's something that we can kind of hang our hats on," Ionescu said. "Knowing we obviously have a new coaching staff that's coming in… continuing to add new pieces is going to be really exciting as well, to see how we can continue to get back to being a championship team."

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Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza shows NFL skills for Raiders, others at pro day

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Fernando Mendoza changed his LinkedIn status to "Open to Work" in January, and the Indiana quarterback proved he is taking this professional football thing seriously at the Hoosiers' pro day on Wednesday.

Most general managers and scouts downplay the meaning of pro day workouts as the culmination of a finely rehearsed routine, especially for quarterback prospects. But Mendoza delivered by putting the ball right on the money on repeat Wednesday, when he showed up bigger, stronger and faster than he was a few months ago when he declared for the draft.

Mendoza said he appreciated the audience but is keeping his focus on being ready to take the field in September.

"I'm trying to be the best me possible. Whatever team picks me, you only need one team to believe in you," Mendoza said. "Whether I'm the first pick or the last pick, I'm trying to be the best quarterback possible in September."

The Raiders are not hiding their affinity for Mendoza. They've met with the quarterback twice before Wednesday, when another formal sitdown was on Mendoza's calendar.

The meeting Wednesday followed a Zoom meeting and their first encounter, a formal interview at the NFL Scouting Combine in February.

At least 10 members of the organization were present on Wednesday afternoon, all but solidifying Mendoza's name will be called when Las Vegas makes the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh later this month.

The 20-minute workout included a total of 56 throws. He completed 53.

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"I think the main goal today was to serve my teammates," said Mendoza, who declined a workout at the NFL Scouting Combine to bring more scouts to the campus workout and share the spotlight with his IU brethren. "I think I was able to do that. Be able to put them in position to be able to make plays."

Raiders general manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak were locked on the proceedings from start to finish.

Mendoza weighed 236 pounds -- 11 pounds heavier than his playing weight in the national championship game -- and the Heisman Trophy winner didn't show any signs of resting on his college credentials or trophy case.

Other than one overthrow on a 60-yard missile to Elijah Sarratt, Mendoza made all the throws scouts wanted to see and then some. His dart to EJ Williams was released from the other 40-yard line and caught in stride at the 6, drawing an audible reaction from observers encircling the field at Indiana's indoor practice facility.

Mendoza's Indiana teammates weren't entirely overshadowed.

Cornerback D'Angelo Ponds was clocked at 4.31 in the 40-yard dash. At the combine, he only participated in jump tests and registered a 43 1/2-inch vertical.

Running back Roman Hemby, who said he began training for the draft the day after the national championship game, said he wants to get to the NFL and stay there, and he feels he owes a debt of gratitude to Mendoza.

"That's a guy that's a great leader, a great person," Hemby said. "He doesn't have to do some of the things he does. He wanted to go out there and showcase the guys. That shows the type of person he is. That's why we love him."

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Miley Cyrus’ Black Suede Studio Heels Complete Gucci Sequin Gown Look

Miley Cyrusdelivered a high-glam performance look during the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special", pairing a custom Gucci gown with sharp, statement heels. She balanced sparkle with structure, creating a stage-ready outfit that felt both nostalgic and elevated.

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Miley Cyruswore a purple custom Gucci halter-neck gown covered in sequins, which caught the light with every movement. The design featured a python-inspired pattern, adding texture and depth to the shimmering silhouette. The halter neckline framed her shoulders and kept the focus on clean lines. The gown hugged her figure, then flowed smoothly to the floor, allowing her to move freely during performances of "This Is The Life" and "The Climb."

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However, the look truly came together with her footwear. Cyrus paired the gown with Black Suede Studio's Ruby 100 black patent leather pumps. The pointed heels featured a glossy finish, which complemented the dress without overpowering it. Because of that, the styling felt cohesive and intentional. She wore her hair down in soft, straight layers, while her makeup remained polished and stage-ready.

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Marlins' Sandy Alcantara throws his 2nd career 'Maddux' and MLB's 1st complete game of the season

MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara never stopped believing in himself.

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Not when Tommy Johnsurgery robbed himof the 2024 season. Not when 2025 ended in a disappointing 11-12 record, and a 5.36 ERA.

Instead, he "always kept the faith."

Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout on Wednesday, leading the Miami Marlins toa 10-0 dominationof the Chicago White Sox.

It was Alcantara's second career shutout with fewer than 100 pitches, known as a "Maddux" in honor of Hall of Famer Greg Maddux.

Alcantara also threw his 13th career complete game and fifth shutout.

"Many negative things happened last year but that didn't hold me back trying to be better," Alcantara said. "This year, I am going to give my best every time, win more games and be more aggressive in counts. Today, as a club, we did a tremendous job."

The White Sox did not have a hitter reach second as Alcantara (2-0) scattered three singles, hit a batter and struck out seven. After adominant outing against Coloradoin the season-opener, the 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner extended his scoreless streak to 15 innings.

Alcantara used six pitches to shut down the White Sox. Although his changeup and four-seam fastball were mostly used in his outing, Alcantara also utilized his slider, sweeper, sinker and cutter to carve through the Chicago lineup.

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"Everything was working. Everything was good today," Alcantara said. "I think I did a great job, trying to not miss much."

Alcantara's battery mate Liam Hicks continued his torrid offensive start as he homered, had two singles and drove in four runs to give him a major league-leading 12 RBIs.

"It was fun," Hicks said of catching Alcantara's gem. "He had a lot of pitches working. When you're back there and he's rolling like that, it's cool to see. It makes your job catching easy."

As Alcantara accumulated quick outs, the decision became easier for manager Clayton McCullough to allow his ace to pitch the ninth. With Alcantara needing only three pitches to retire the White Sox in the eighth, it became an easy call.

"I gave him a thumbs up and he gave me a thumbs up," McCullough said.

He called the outing remarkable.

"It's hard to do that today, to go nine innings with how you view workload," McCullough said. "Hitters are good. He was so efficient and guys played great behind him."

There were 29 complete games thrown last season, and pitchers threw just 13 shutouts, the lowest in a non-shortened season since 1873.

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Tommy Fleetwood headlines Texas Open field as The Masters looms

It's go time for the PGA Tour stalwarts who are searching for some form before they travel to Augusta National -- and it's the last chance for everyone else to snag a ticket.

The Valero Texas Open once again occupies the week before the Masters on the tour schedule, and Englishman Tommy Fleetwood will headline the field that tees off at TPC San Antonio on Thursday.

"It's funny, I played by chance in 2024. I was struggling in Florida, took the next week off and threw this one into the schedule," Fleetwood said. "I had a great week. I then had a great Masters right after it. It's been part of our year ever since."

Collin Morikawa was set to play this week as well but withdrew on Tuesday. His agent said in a statement that Morikawa continues to make progress in his rehab from a back issue, but the Texas Open turned out to be too soon for a competitive return.

Fans will still see the likes of Russell Henley, Swedish youngster Ludvig Aberg and major winners J.J. Spaun and Hideki Matsuyama of Japan tune up for the Masters.

But the name that emerges victorious at the end of the week may be none of these. If the winner has not already been invited to the Masters, he will get the last ticket to Augusta, as Spaun did when he won the event in 2022 and Akshay Bhatia replicated in 2024. The Masters field features 93 golfers as of Wednesday.

When Brian Harman won last year's edition of the Texas Open, he posted a modest score of 9-under-par 279, the highest winning score at the event since 2014.

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Might this be the week for Harman to fix the trajectory of his season? Before tying for 11th at The Players Championship, he had two missed cuts and three finishes of 50th or worse among his first six starts.

"Starting the year, I have been happy with my game, just really upset with the results," Harman said. "I felt like I was getting out there and kind of shooting the highest score that I could every day."

Harman said the mental side of the game has been his emphasis amid his slump.

"That's been the big focus lately because the ball-striking's been there, the short game's been there, and now I feel like I'm just trying to get a better picture of what I'm trying to do and try not to get so far ahead of myself," he said. "When you get into a little bit of a funk or a slump, it's really easy to get out in front of yourself and think about the future a lot. I'm a victim of that more often than not. Just trying to stay real present and not dwell on stuff too bad and just kind of try to stay where my feet are."

The last player to go back-to-back at the Texas Open was Zach Johnson in 2008-09.

The course is a challenging par-72, 7,438-yard track that features two par-5 holes exceeding 600 yards, two par-3s that measure 207 and 241 yards and another par-3, the 16th, with a doughnut-shaped green and a bunker in the middle.

"It's a demanding golf course," Fleetwood said. "Can't be overpowered. You've got to really control your ball. I think you have to be patient. I think you have to use an all-around game. It's windy. I think there's just a lot of elements that go into making this a really, really good challenge."

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