It’s a delicate thing, coming up with a theme for a high school prom. For every theme that stands the test of time, there are several that become cringe-worthy in short order. Either way, they stay in the yearbook forever. Here are a few duds.

A NIGHT IN CHERNOBYL (1985)

HECK OF A PROM, BROWNIE (2005)

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON CORSAGE (2010)

MAGICAL MULLET MOMENTS (1990)

YADDA YADDA MEMORIES (1998)

WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S PARENTS’ CONDO (1989)

THOSE HELTER SKELTER YEARS (1968)

APOCALYPSE NOW – THE PROM (1979)

DAS BOUTONNIERE (1981)

Y2K IS COMING! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! (1999)

A ZOMBIELAND ROMANCE (2009)

SEE YOU IN SECOND LIFE (2003)

MY SO-CALLED DATE (1994)

EAST COAST VS. WEST COAST (1991)

MOON OVER GUANTANAMO (2002)

FOUR YEARS ‘TIL WE’RE BACK LIVING WITH OUR PARENTS (2008)

Ah, you’re only young once. Add to The List!