Once, it was something that teenagers did. Now, it's practically a social norm. The once simple selfie is now more celebrated than celebrities themselves. From the man on the street to movie stars to our very own Prime Minister, just about everyone loves taking selfies.
Digging Deep into the Dark World of Selfies
Published On: July 2, 2014 | Duration: 20 min, 43 sec
They call it the epidemic of the modern world - contagious, deadly and destructible. Selfie - a digital malady of epic promotion has become an obsession and though it seems harmless and fun, it's a terrifying sickness. It's become a trend that has given a big boost to the business of cosmetic surgery. The Contrarian digs deeper into this weird world to get the answers from Dr Jitendra Nagpal.
Is the World Obsessed with Selfies?
Today, we are surrounded by selfies. It takes only half a second to click one but it takes almost all your time on social media to go through a barrage of them. What is so attractive about half-an-arm and a pouted face? What is the obsession with clicking not one, not two, but a thousand pictures in the same pose in the same place, with the same clothes? How have selfies become more important than our real selves?
Narendra Modi Takes a Selfie After Voting in Ahmedabad
After voting in Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi clicked a selfie with his inked finger held out. He also held up the lotus symbol of the BJP, a broad smile on his face.
An Epic Celeb Selfie at the Indian Of The Year Awards
One of the most epic moments at this year's Indian Of The Year awards was the recreation of the star-studded selfie made famous at the Oscars this year. This one, taken at the NDTV Indian Of The Year Awards, starred Ranbir Kapoor taking the photo, Deepika Padukone, Kangana Ranaut, Soundarya Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan and NDTV's Prannoy Roy, Vikram Chandra and Nidhi Razdan.
You have done, your friends are doing it, even the celebs are doing it - we're talking, of course, about the selfie. But today taking a selfie is just not enough. The selfie is getting a makeover with a whole lot of apps. Prepare to be amazed.
Post producing the selfie is the flavour of the season, it's all about adding the wow factor that kicks it up a level higher. You could whiten your teeth, remove blemishes, place yourself in a new location or, better still, find out what the cartoon version of yourself looks like. The possibilities are limitless, so what are you waiting for?
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