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

Some prom pictures are sweet, some are awkward, and then there are the unforgettable ones. Dressed in a sharp black suit with a pink bow tie, he looks completely ready for the big night. The twist is that instead of posing with a date, he’s proudly holding his cat, who happens to be wearing a matching pink dress.

The cat’s wide-eyed look says it all, somewhere between confusion and resignation, while he smiles like this was the plan all along. It’s funny, a little sad, and adorable all at once, the ultimate “couldn’t find a date” solution.