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Bad Selfies

The Epic Failures of Selfie Culture in India

Selfie culture in India is both an art form and a comedy goldmine. Take Priya, who attempted a scenic hilltop selfie in Shimla. According to The Better India, 63% of Indian selfies involve accidental photobombs, awkward angles, or unintentional reflections of curious cows. Priya’s selfie ended up featuring a goat peering suspiciously from behind her shoulder, instantly going viral in her WhatsApp group.

Photography experts from Psychology Today note that social media pressure exacerbates the comedy: people contort faces, stack themselves into impossible poses, and inadvertently drop phones from great heights. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) observes that bad selfies are a national pastime in India: family WhatsApp groups replay them endlessly, friends roast them mercilessly, and tourists document them as “local humor.” Moral? Check the background, mind the animals, and remember: the best selfies are often the accidental ones.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

Radhika Vaz - Bohiney Magazine
Radhika Vaz

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Lagos-born poet and satirical journalist navigating India's contradictions. Survived lions at six, taught English by Irish nuns, now wielding words as weapons against absurdity. Illegal in India but undeniable. She writes often for Junglepussy.UK.

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