It looks ridiculous and makes us feel narcissistic. But we admit there are times when we can't help indulging in a selfie stick moment. Following are some of the best excuses for whipping out the selfie stick.
Selfie stick excuses —
It looks ridiculous and makes us feel narcissistic. But we admit there are times when we can't help indulging in a selfie stick moment. Following are some of the best excuses for whipping out the selfie stick.
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"Ask a stranger to take our picture? There's a reason I'm wearing this mask."
Terminal shyness —
"Ask a stranger to take our picture? There's a reason I'm wearing this mask."
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Is she taking a picture of herself? Or subtly capturing memories of the Bondi Baywatchers behind her?
Secret people-watching —
Is she taking a picture of herself? Or subtly capturing memories of the Bondi Baywatchers behind her?
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Think of it as another part of teamwork.
Because you're winning! —
Think of it as another part of teamwork.
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Sometimes, the world simply has to be tolerant of genius.
Viruoso art project —
Sometimes, the world simply has to be tolerant of genius.
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If Ellen had used a selfie stick, she could have captured Jared Leto's hair.
You've got more than 11 friends —
If Ellen had used a selfie stick, she could have captured Jared Leto's hair.
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Who wants someone shoving a camera on their face when they're kissing?
Blinded by love —
Who wants someone shoving a camera on their face when they're kissing?
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"You know how wide this <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2015%2F02%2F05%2Ftravel%2Fgallery%2Fsapporo-snow-star-wars%2F">Darth Vader ice sculpture</a> is? Too wide for me to capture with my puny human arm."
Opportunities to pose with Snow Vader don't come every day —
"You know how wide this Darth Vader ice sculpture is? Too wide for me to capture with my puny human arm."
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Sometimes it really is better to just capture the moment yourself.
Avoiding the paprazzi —
Sometimes it really is better to just capture the moment yourself.
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