So Ive noticed a defining characteristic of the current generation. Besides being unable to function without an iPod, the future world leaders have a passion for taking self portraits. Myspace and Facebook are flooded with the typical aireal shot of the subject with the head slightly tilted to the side. So whats the deal? Why the obsession? Well, I have a few ideas...cue the evil sinister laugh...or dont.
1. It could be for the risk factor. The self-portrait allows one to throw caution to the wind and snap the shot without seeing what its in the viewfinder. Could this generations obsession with extreme sports be tied directly to our preference for the self portrait?
2. It could be all about the ego. You dont need to wait for someone else to take a picture of you, you can do it yourself. A digital camera is basically turned into a mirror.
3. Or could it be because we choose to define ourselves? I lean towards this one, because well it sounds deeper :) I think that this generation doesnt like to depend on outside sources to define; to depict who they are. We can take the picture ourselves thank you very much.
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