Study Finds
Selfies and social media pretty much go hand-in-hand, but what are people really trying to convey when they post an image of themselves online? Surprisingly, researchers from Swansea University in Wales suggest that selfie-taking women may actually be letting out their inner aggression! Their study finds an association between female selfies and “intimidatory self-presentation strategies.” Review
Oh. I always thought it was a cry for attention or a sign of self-absorption and narcissism.
Had to be a government sponsored study….because most of us figured that out the day “influencers” started being something.
I tend to read these articles with a Marlin Perkins voice in my head.
I thought they were soliciting. Easier than… walking.
But does Jim Fowler get to tag along to watch? It’s Sunday so it must be time for a new episode of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Bitch Kingdom.
It’s not only selfies. It appears to me that ALL social interactions among “modern” (i.e. “prog”) women are meant to intimidate or at least condescend to each other.
Naked selfies are more intimidating. That’s what I heard.
I agree with aircubed but I would never see them as Iotw report is as close as I come to social media. Social media and smart phones have helped destroy many of two generations of peoples ability to productively interact with others.
Proof of over self importance.
To many participation awards.
Just being born, does NOT qualify you for anything.
I’m starting to wonder just how ugly things are on social media.
The whole duck lip photo thing had me worried from the beginning.
I don’t mind selfies, but I HATE “duck lips”!
Speaking for one man – myself – they lower their value each time they do it.
Eye rolls don’t even come close to expressing my disdain for this.
Duck lips are worth extra negative points.
I guess that explains Obola’s penchant for selfies …
mortem tyrannis
izlamo delenda est …
^^^@Dr. Hambone
And the open mouth pose is another one I don’t get
@ geoff the aardvark FEBRUARY 19, 2023 AT 1:24 PM
Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom was a comfy reality of that time. Nice reference.
Always felt sorry for his sidekick that was put in danger for camera footage. Kinda funny though. Was a running joke among my friends.
Luckily, some of these people take themselves out of the gene pool trying to outdo others taking the “most awesome intimidating selfie ever” by taking them at the edges of cliffs, atop trains, etc. 👍🏻
I never understood the selfie-lip-puckering, doodied up, photos. I always thought that the person was self-absorbed and an easy prey. Also, a lack of self-respect. Not much intimidates me, I see it as entertainment.
One more thing. I see people just sitting around, walking around, driving around looking at their phone. I really want to know what they’re looking at. They don’t look up long enough to see that they’re about to get hit by a car.