Is anyone else sick of seeing Kim Kardashian’s ass splashed all over social media? I, for one, am. I’m also tired of seeing any Kardashian at the gym. Or at the beach. Or at the supermarket. Or in the bathroom. Do we really need to see pics of them in the bathroom? Well, thanks to the almighty power of the selfie, we have the pleasure of seeing this self-obsessed clan’s every move…or should I say, every pose.
While the Kardashian’s are the worst offenders of the egocentric selfie, they certainly aren’t the only culprits. Celebrities love posting photos of themselves, and I’m pretty sure it’s a requirement in every reality stars’ contract to document every moment of their fake life with a selfie, as well as every outfit, and every meal, and every cocktail, and every step.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not opposed to selfies – they are a cool way to snap a picture of yourself enjoying a fun experience or a new and exotic place. And, if I didn’t look like a crazy one-eye-bigger-than-the-other, double chinned monster in my own selfies, I’d probably take more of them.
Yet, on the flip side, I think selfies can also be an attribute of narcissistic behavior, as many who take them use them as a selfish way to seek attention – the wrong kind of attention. This can be damaging to both themselves and others, as they may intensify insecurities about body image or lead to feelings of sadness or anxiety for not having the “perfect” life. Because we all know that really and truly does exist. 😉
However, even though a picture is worth a thousand words, it doesn’t necessary tell the whole story – what’s going on behind the picture. (Although, in a selfie, you can pretty much see everything going on in the background…but you know what I mean.)
