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History of Selfie Day
Selfies have probably existed as long as hand-held cameras have been a thing. Human vanity is so utterly profound that if we’re given the opportunity to do something self-aggrandizing, we do. This habit, in our defense, doesn’t seem to be strictly human in nature. Given access to a camera and a little time to figure it out, monkeys will start snapping selfies like no one’s business.
In 2014, BBC officially declared a Selfie Day, which amusingly heralded a sudden decline in selfies. Interestingly, there was a similar drop after the Oxford English Dictionary added ‘selfie’ to its pages. Apparently making something official is a damned fine way of making sure no one wants to do them anymore.
Selfies have probably existed as long as hand-held cameras have been a thing. Human vanity is so utterly profound that if we’re given the opportunity to do something self-aggrandizing, we do. This habit, in our defense, doesn’t seem to be strictly human in nature. Given access to a camera and a little time to figure it out, monkeys will start snapping selfies like no one’s business.
In 2014, BBC officially declared a Selfie Day, which amusingly heralded a sudden decline in selfies. Interestingly, there was a similar drop after the Oxford English Dictionary added ‘selfie’ to its pages. Apparently making something official is a damned fine way of making sure no one wants to do them anymore.
Well, we all know that there is no decline in selfies when it comes to cats and dogs, now is there? Go ahead pals, snap away!!!
Hello Cody, you sure look so cute. Nice selfie.
ReplyDeleteYour country has day for .... everything.
Ronrons
Hisia
Thank you!!! Yeah we sure do don't we? TOO MANY!! MOL! Love, Cody
DeleteYou are such a handsome boy, Cody! You need to take many selfies so we can see your sweet face.
ReplyDeleteAww, that is too cute for words! Love you, Cody!
ReplyDeleteMOL! There really is a holiday for everything.
ReplyDeleteHey my handsome pal, you are looking mighy fine!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know it was national selfie day!! And that is a wonderful selfie Cody! Looking good!!
ReplyDeleteGreat selfie Cody!
ReplyDeleteOH Mom will hand it to me and I'll get cracking on some selfies again!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know it was selfie day!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great selfie.
ReplyDeleteYou're rocking that selfie, Cody!
ReplyDeleteThat is one handsome selfie. Hope it's not too hot where you are.
ReplyDeleteEmma and Buster
Super Selfie for celebrating Selfie Day!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Teddy
Now that is a selfie! Looking good Cody!
ReplyDeleteNice one, Cody!
ReplyDeleteGreat selfie. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteSue B
That is one beautiful selfie!!! I am putting one on tiday's blog right away!💕
ReplyDeleteThat is one pawesome selfie!! Can't believe I missed the big day but I guess my fairy picsur are a selfie ;)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Matilda (& Matt)
Cody that is one great photo of you!
ReplyDeletethank you!! Mom really loves it too! xoxo
DeleteHahahaha! As soon as it's 'official', no one wants to do it anymore! That just cracks me up; we humans are just plain wacko. Cody, you look very handsome!
ReplyDeleteWe are surprised to learn today that there are innumerable psychotic printers out there. Also, how many humans have never replaced them. Perhaps there should be a psychotic printer day and Windows should get an award for leaving so many humans printerless. After reading your comment this morning, Jan hugged our printer and thanked it for coming back to life. :)
ReplyDeleteHa!!!! I LOVE your comment!!!
DeleteOops, I thought a "selfie" meant something else! :) Ignore me, Cody.
ReplyDeletePenny's human dad,
Gary
Mom Paula used timers for a long time until smart phones existed. The problem with the phones is that Mom Paula's arms are too short.
ReplyDeleteThat IS an exceptionally fine picture of Cody . Thanks for sharing it with us !
ReplyDeleteSometimes it seems National Selfie Day is every day.
ReplyDeleteWe did not know about this day...though we do have plenty of selfies!
ReplyDeleteYour selfie up there is wonderful:)
*swoon* You are so handsome Cody!
ReplyDeleteI'm not big on pictures of myself (I have to be coaxed into a selfie) - but I have enough of Bear Cat to make up the difference. I even have a ton trying to capture Bear and I together. You take an adorable selfie, Cody!
ReplyDeleteYou are truly handsome, Cody! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're so cute, Cody!! We normally don't like boys, but we'd consider you if you lived a bit closer! We had no idea about National Selfie Day, but these humans sure come up with something new to celebrate (and make money on) way too often!
ReplyDeleteMom had a good laugh when she read the additional info, so thank you for sharing!
Handsome shot of your"selfie" Cody. I don't do the blog hop but couldn't resist posting about it either.
ReplyDeleteI think you make a great entrance for the National Selfies Day, Cody :) Pawkisses for an Easy Sunday :) <3
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