Have you ever taken a "selfie"?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (205917)
Walnut Creek, California
December 28, 2017 1:11am CST
From what I understand, "selfies" are picture people take of themselves. I don't understand why someone would take a selfie when there are interesting things in the environment to photograph, but I'm told it's become something of a trend, especially among the young.
A couple of years ago, my friends and I payed a "gig" at a local Cafe as part of some sort of "street fair" that was going on. There was a booth there that offered free "silly photographs," so we availed ourselves of the opportunity. Does this count as a "selfie"?
I am not a big fan of narcissism, as "narcissistic personality disorder" is a psychological diagnosis, and one that's not easy to change. But I did allow myself to be part of some "silly" photographs that night. I have, to this date, still never taken a selfie.
Would you ever take a selfie? Would you allow yourself to be part of a "silly" photograph, as I did?
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 Dec 17
@yugocean Yep took a selfie today, well yesterday. Maybe later with my mom at the mall if they still have any Christmas trees!
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Dec 17
I have never taken a selfie and have no interest in doing so. I see my image every day and don't need to record it for posterity.
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@TheHorse (205917)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Dec 17
@JolietJake Mine looks rather nice when I'm in equine form.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
28 Dec 17
I`m not too much of a selfie person 
but I do love a selfie near the place I like
but I do love a selfie near the place I like 2 people like this
@LeaPea2417 (36460)
• Toccoa, Georgia
29 Dec 17
Yes, I have taken selfies of myself.
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@TheHorse (205917)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Dec 17
@LeaPea2417 That's when I get for cycling with an 8-year-old kid who isn't always paying attention.
@Dena91 (15895)
• United States
28 Dec 17
I've taking several pictures of Mike and I but not of me only. Silly pictures are fun, only did that once with Mike.
I'd rather take pictures of our cats, Mike or God's creation be it flowers, the sky, mountains whatever. Since I got my smart phone a few years back I think I take picture of something around me at least once a day.
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@Chelseylouise95 (2)
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28 Dec 17
To me a selfie is more than a picture, it’s a snapshot of memories and moments and also helps self esteem issues. Perhaps this is wrong of me. Works for me though.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49032)
• United States
29 Dec 17
Nope.....I've never taken a selfie.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49032)
• United States
31 Dec 17
@TheHorse I believe that my baby sister takes them daily 
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@TheHorse (205917)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Jan 18
@Tampa_girl7 What does she use them for? We had a New Years party last night and took no photos.
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@YrNemo (20261)
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29 Dec 17
I often avoid selfie, it sounds a silly thing to do. Yet recently I had to do some paperwork which needs a passport type photo. I didn't want to drag my old body out into the cold and wet weather, so I did a number of selfies. Chose the best one, and voila. The online renewal of whatever it was (government related), approved that photo and the paperwork. (I saved myself about ten to fifteen bucks just for that passport photo! Can't complain - even if it was so like a mugshot!)
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