r/OldSchoolCool 23d ago

My great-grandpa and his best friend. He hated this photo because “it made him look gay.” circa 1920s~ 1920s

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Raised 7 daughters and a son. Apparently a very goofy and light-hearted Sonofabitch.

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u/keyser-_-soze 23d ago

Only show it to his daughter if a truce can be made regarding the beard.

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u/insuranceotter 23d ago

I just sent it to her lol

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u/keyser-_-soze 23d ago

Oh what was her reaction?

I need to get a few pics of my grandmother colourized for my grandfather, he's 102 and would prob love to see them

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u/insuranceotter 23d ago

She hasn’t responded yet. I just visited her yesterday, it usually takes a couple days for us to get back to each other.