Despite the sepia snapshots of our stoic Victorian forefathers staring blankly at the camera ahead, our ancestors weren't afraid to get really weird with it. While the most common photos displayed in the hallowed halls of history may have a stiff upper lip, those living a century and a half ago weren't afraid to "do a silly one," gracing the camera with strange faces, silly poses, and a whole lot of humor. 

From backflips caught on film to precariously placed teacups, here are 28 photos from the Victorian era and early 1900s that prove our ancestors most definitely had a sense of humor.