7 selfies that ought to be banned in 2017
We're a month into 2017. With new trends, new styles and new looks taking over, you'd think there would be fads that would end. They didn't.
From transparent block heels to all-velvet outfits, we have had fashion trends that were a fail before they even started. Trends in fashion are a hit and miss and the same is the case with selfies.
Selfies are now the norm in photography. And don't get us wrong, we love a good selfie as much as the next person. Who can resist taking a fun selfie with their friends when out and about, or to show off their makeup look for an upcoming event? Not us!
But there are some types of selfies that just need to die. Here they are:
1) The pouty selfie
This one is first on our list. That 'Teehee! I'm so silly, look at my pout!' look should have stopped before it even started. It's no longer goofy and fun. The duck face is annoying and just over.
2) The bathroom selfie
We get it. The lighting in bathrooms helps 'glam up your look' or whatever. I mean, why else would almost everyone take a 'Look at me, I'm in the bathroom' picture.
But there's a toilet behind you. Nothing glam about that.
3) The woke up like this selfie
We know you didn't, we know you didn't. (But we're big fans of your highlighter, though).
4) The gym selfie
Yes, yes, social media is the place you show the world every detail of your life. But half the time we're just wondering 'Do you really dress up like that for the gym?' I mean, you're wearing fancy gym clothes and your hair is perfectly done. Now go do a push up, you know, stuff you're supposed to do at the gym.
5) The Snapchat filter selfie
Can we not see your doggy face? Snapchat filters were funny when they first started but for some reason we still have these ridiculous selfies all over Instagram. That pout doesn't get any better with a snout. Muzzle up and and try Valencia.
6) The bad angle selfie
You want to show us something and that's wonderful.
But did it have to be through a selfie? Back cameras were invented before the front camera ya know. And it's been years since the dawn of the first selfie. Know your angles and understand that a view up your nostril is not pretty. Same goes for weird low angle selfies that leaves you devoid of your jawline. Just, don't.
7) The sleeping selfie
This one is confusing. You were exhausted. You decided to sleep. And then you thought 'But first... lemme take a selfie!' but took it while you were sleeping?
Let it be clear we do not hate selfies! We wanna see your highlighter on fleek! Or your love for pizza! Heck, give us cute selfies with your puppy! Just don't give us 'cute' selfies AS a puppy. Stay clear of these nuisance selfies and we can guarantee we'll be first to say 'you is lit!'
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