This reminds me! I saw a group of 8ish people just getting off a float plane a few weekends ago (touristy area). They were taking pics of each other, excited to be there, etc. I went up to them and offered to take a pic of all of them together. They were like, thanks, but we have this selfie stick. Then my H said, "smooth, granny. Keep up with times."
Post by UnderProtest on Sept 24, 2014 16:38:40 GMT -5
I see those stupid things all the time here. I've almost decapitated myself not seeing the stupid stick. It also takes up the whole sidewalk. Uhmm, but it looks practical if traveling alone? I dunno. I don't tend to take pictures of people, just things.
Post by RoxMonster on Sept 24, 2014 17:08:35 GMT -5
LOL. Though they look silly, I would consider one.
On our vacation this past summer, we stopped at a lot of the scenic overlooks and there was usually a family or couple there, trying to take a selfie as well (sans stick). I thought I would ask them if they wanted me to take their pic and then ask if they could take ours in turn. Three different times I asked different people, and they were like, "Oh no. We got the selfie thing down pat." I don't know. Maybe I look like a camera thief? I asked them to take our pic anyway.
If I had the selfie stick, it would have been no problem.
Post by vampsterdam on Sept 24, 2014 17:16:32 GMT -5
I'm in Austria right now, and I've seen a ton of these here! I've even offered to take people's photo and they've told me no! Haha
When traveling, it's fairly easy to find people to take a photo if you (I've had a few say no).
HOWEVER, it's amazing how bad people can be at taking photos. Like, if I ask you to take a photo of me in front of a famous monument, chances are I want that monument in my photo, lol (and when asked, it's obvious what I want in the background of my photo)
I see people with these things at Disneyland all the time. I may snicker a little, but I'm not gonna lie - I'm sure their selfies are way better than mine. I have arms like a freaking t-rex.