Every single day, tons of people flock to New York, in order to see and fully experience The City That Never Sleeps… The Big Apple… NYC! From the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building to Central Park and Times Square, there are so many sights to see here.

Unfortunately, the tourists that go to these spots sometimes wind up with really awkward photos. They make not-so-great faces, they pose in strange ways, they wear questionable outfits, they stand in front of embarrassing backdrops, and they get caught looking, well, like tourists. While that is not so wonderful for them, it does mean that we have 20 of these awkward AF pics down below, for everyone else to enjoy!

20 This Man Wanted His Dog To See The Sights

We understand loving a pet, but this person took it to a whole new level! While out and about in the city, he chose to strap his dog right to his back, so that it could take in the experience, as well.

19 Elmo’s Out After His Bedtime

Times Square sometimes offers up interesting photo ops with characters. But since Elmo is a kid-friendly one, we wonder why he was out at night, posing in the dark with people?

18 There’s A Bird On The Subway

One never knows what they will see while visiting New York City… like a bird… on the subway! This person stopped to take a picture of it all since it really is quite strange.

17 The Best Way To Snap A Selfie In Times Square

Everyone has seen someone take a pic with a selfie stick, but tourists can turn up the awkwardness with the MacBook Selfie Stick; there is an entire laptop on the end of this thing, ready to snap away!

16 And The Best Way To Snap A Selfie In Washington Square Park

Another person used the MacBook Selfie Stick in Washington Square Park. This is a neat little place with many great focal points for a picture. And, we suppose, that if someone really wanted to be in the picture, they could go this far.

15 He’s Really Into This Wax Figurine

Some people head to the wax museum when in New York City, in order to see life-like replicas of their favorite stars. When this man came into contact with this figurine, he bent down and sniffed its armpit area (so it would seem). And now, the pic lives on forever.

14 But Not As Interested As This Guy

Another wax figure example shows off another man really, really, really admiring this work. Someone might want to tell him that this is a fake person… one made out of… wax.

13 This Is Not Okay

There are several iconic bridges in New York, and it is common to see people taking photographs on them or in front of them. When this woman did that, though, there was a man who said he was going to jump behind her. Not okay.

12 And These Are Never Okay

An additional no-no in the city is to take a selfie at One World Trade Center. A terrible thing happened here, and an iconic structure stands there now. Take it all in, but leave faces and smiles out of any pics taken here.

11 Do It For The ‘Gram

Seeing the Statue of Liberty is certainly exciting, and this tourist went all out: There is a replica of the statue's crown, there is an "I heart NY" shirt, and there is, of course, a selfie stick, to capture it all.

10 Is She Enjoying The View?

Here, it seems that some performer of some kind (probably in Times Square) was trying to entertain a crowd, and this woman stooped down in order to get a better view of everything!

9 Statue Of Liberty Tourists

Again, it is definitely monumental to see the Statue of Liberty in person… but when a whole group shows up in matching hats like this, they may just be judged, and they could actually end up on some awkward list.

8 When The Parade Turns Scary

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the most popular events held in New York City. The big balloons draw in and fascinate fans of all ages. But at this exact moment, Kung Fu Panda looked very scary! Good thing that child didn’t turn around...

7 That Bull On Wall Street…

The bull statue on Wall Street is something many go to see. But why is this the picture that someone would want to take with it? Just why?

6 Uhm, Move, We Can’t See The Art

NYC is full of impressive art museums that display well-known paintings, sculptures, and other works. However, this tourist thought that they needed to be in the picture, too.

5 Lady Liberty Deserves Better

When learning more about Lady Liberty, these two children had the chance to take a really memorable photo together, one they could look back on and show future generations. And this is the pose that everyone ended up with instead.

4 And She Is Pretty Recognizable, Right?

Okay, this is actually not a pic of a tourist in New York… but she apparently thought that is where she was! As she posed with the Eiffel Tower in Paris, she uploaded a selfie to social media, calling it the Statue of Liberty.

3 When You See It…

Man, this is just some nice person who seemed to be enjoying her time in the city. And someone snapped this photograph of her. But look in the background. How sad.

2 They Don’t Appear To Be Fans Of Coasters

A trip to this area may result in a trip to Coney Island. There are fun rides here, but the tourists shown here don’t appear to be fans of roller coasters at all!

1 Imagine This Today

And last but not least, there is this Coney Island photo from back in the day: A man sat on the front row of a thrill ride, with a baby held up and not secured in or anything. It is a bit worrisome, and it is definitely awkward.