Comments | platypush: World's Scariest Passport Photos

platypush

World's Scariest Passport Photos

Sep 08, 2005 23:55

Indeed, I think I now am the proud (?) title holder when it comes to the world's scariest passport photos. I needed to get a new passport since my old one expired many years ago, and thanks to the new U.S. customs/immigration rules, I'll need one every time I visit the States - which is roughly 6 to 8 times a year. And besides, I'll need one for ( Read more... )

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lovinlorne September 9 2005, 04:29:09 UTC

And no, I'm not scanning and showing - you will all just have to take my word that yes, they are that bad.

Awwww...

I had no idea you couldn't smile any more. I think mine expires in '08, so I'll have to remember that.

nutmeg3 September 9 2005, 04:36:03 UTC

So no one anywhere in the world is allowed to smile in their passport photo if they want to enter the US? How utterly bee-zarre. I assume we're not allowed to smile in ours, either, then. Not that I've ever had a decent passport photo anyway, but I really don't need any more barriers to looking human.

And...Japan. Woo-hoo! Vacation, I hope?

platypush September 10 2005, 02:51:05 UTC

And...Japan. Woo-hoo! Vacation, I hope?

Sadly, not entirely. I'm going for a company wide global legal meeting. But I will have a full two days before the meeting starts to do some sightseeing in Tokyo, so that will be fun. Mostly, I'm just excited, because I've never been to Japan and I'm sure it will be an amazing experience.

lesbiassparrow September 9 2005, 05:04:56 UTC

My pappport isn't so bad, but my latest ID for work is terrifyingly awful. I look trollish and bonkers at the same time.

abby_i September 9 2005, 12:30:13 UTC

Oh I read about that in the paper yesterday. I mean, people used to say things about passport photos, but I guess at least now we have an excuse for why they look bad.

I'm just lucky mine doesn't run out until 2011, shame though, my photo isn't actually that bad at the moment.

platypush September 10 2005, 02:51:52 UTC

2011? Wow. Our passports are only good for 5 years - they must last longer in the U.K. - lucky you!

abby_i September 10 2005, 11:44:50 UTC

Yep, we get them for 10. And right now? Sooo greatful. I mean my photo isn't great by any means, but will the new rules? Shall be thrown in jail with one look at my new picture.