The term "selfie" may be fairly new, but people have been taking them for as long as cameras have been portable.
Still, in recent years, the rise of camera phones has sped up their production and the rise of social media has given them a cultural context. Whether they're doing it to document a part of their lives, chart the progress of a transformation they're working towards, or just want to capture how they look in a given moment, it seems like almost everyone is taking selfies nowadays.
But, as with everything, there's a right and wrong way to do them. We're not going to get into the technical aspects of framing and lighting here. No, this is more about being aware of your surroundings before you take the picture.
It's a lesson these 16 people learned the hard way.
Still, in recent years, the rise of camera phones has sped up their production and the rise of social media has given them a cultural context. Whether they're doing it to document a part of their lives, chart the progress of a transformation they're working towards, or just want to capture how they look in a given moment, it seems like almost everyone is taking selfies nowadays.
But, as with everything, there's a right and wrong way to do them. We're not going to get into the technical aspects of framing and lighting here. No, this is more about being aware of your surroundings before you take the picture.
It's a lesson these 16 people learned the hard way.
1. He may think he's found a way to take a classy picture with no pants,
but unfortunately, he's celebrating a little early.
but unfortunately, he's celebrating a little early.
2. Wow, it doesn't get more blatant than that.
It's one of those times where you wonder if he intended that or not.
It's one of those times where you wonder if he intended that or not.
3. OK, so I can buy that you'd take a selfie in the bathroom because it has the best lighting,
but can it really not wait until your friend is finished? And for that matter, your friend is really chill about you taking selfies while she's trying to use the toilet.
but can it really not wait until your friend is finished? And for that matter, your friend is really chill about you taking selfies while she's trying to use the toilet.
4. Wow, what a daring stunt.
Yeah, if you're wondering why I don't sound that enthused, take a look at the reflection in the plane.
Yeah, if you're wondering why I don't sound that enthused, take a look at the reflection in the plane.
5. I'm guessing this young lady liked her sunglasses and decided to take a spur of the moment pic,
but she probably should have done something to hide her online shopping first.
but she probably should have done something to hide her online shopping first.
6. This would normally be a fine selfie,
but I think she forgot to take something out of the shot.
but I think she forgot to take something out of the shot.
7. Um, is he sure he doesn't want to just use the stall?
Although the guy in the foreground doesn't seem that committed to his selfie, so no harm done, I guess.
Although the guy in the foreground doesn't seem that committed to his selfie, so no harm done, I guess.
8. Apparently there's something going on at her midriff. If you can tell what it is, let us know.
If not, there's also some toilet paper in the shot. If you find that surprising, prepare yourself.
If not, there's also some toilet paper in the shot. If you find that surprising, prepare yourself.
9. So, what about this scene screamed "selfie" to her?
Whatever it was, apparently it made her so excited she forgot to flush. Lucky us.
Whatever it was, apparently it made her so excited she forgot to flush. Lucky us.
10. There seems to be a weird sub-genre of selfies where people pretend their significant other crept up on them and took a picture.
It's strange how these people can never avoid mirrors when they do this, though.
It's strange how these people can never avoid mirrors when they do this, though.
11. Was there something you wanted, buddy?
They usually put those mirrors in so you can try your glasses on, but I guess they have other uses.
They usually put those mirrors in so you can try your glasses on, but I guess they have other uses.
12. And here's yet another "my imaginary spouse is taking pictures of me" selfie.
As you can imagine, this inspired a lot of jokes about his hand.
As you can imagine, this inspired a lot of jokes about his hand.
13. Yeah, maybe don't wear your sunglasses if you're pretending you're stuck in traffic.
I don't know if this worked on your boss, but it's not fooling those sharp-eyed internet sleuths.
I don't know if this worked on your boss, but it's not fooling those sharp-eyed internet sleuths.
14. Yikes, I don't think that's the kind of photography they had in mind.
It's a good thing they took an overhead shot, or else he might have gotten away with it.
It's a good thing they took an overhead shot, or else he might have gotten away with it.
15. It appears that this young man wanted to commemorate a classy affair,
but it's hard to look dapper next to a cat drinking out of the toilet.
but it's hard to look dapper next to a cat drinking out of the toilet.
16. So, why didn't she just shut the door?
I can't imagine how she could have missed the girl in the back. She seems to be having a pretty rough time, and it's hard to do that quietly.
I can't imagine how she could have missed the girl in the back. She seems to be having a pretty rough time, and it's hard to do that quietly.
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