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11 photos that sum up the grim experience of being the youngest sibling

The baba of the family.

1. When you were always patiently waiting your turn

younger Source: Imgur

Because you were dead last in line for a game.

2. And when some activities were literally beyond your reach – so you just watched

3. When this girl in Cork realised that the hat her mam had just given her was from the attic – and not from a fancy shop

kateclothes Source: Facebook/Claire McCormack

Ah, hand me downs.

4. When you’d look back on really old family photos and realise you’re not even in them

youngest Source: Imgur

5. When you were the subject of all major household pranks

younger2 Source: Imgur

6. And there was nothing you could do

bJe5a7x Source: Imgur

7. When you pitch up to a family function and everyone else is married

lSBGd Source: Imgur

8. When every piece of clothing handed down to you would be way too big

younger4 Source: dadblunders flickr

9. Here, seen running for your life

YBTle4o Source: Imgur

10. And getting the worst seat in the house

6WCQ9sK Source: Imgur

11. But everything always worked out OK… just

stunt Source: blogspot

^you, on the ground.

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