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posted on 1/5/2025 18:48 - this thread is locked.This week's sticky - filthymick
An occasional series that explores stick-related shenanigans in an enlightening yet sophisticated fashion
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The history of the selfie stick can be traced back to the 1980s when Hiroshi Ueda, a Japanese photographer, invented the "extender stick" while on vacation. This device, essentially a long pole with a camera mount, was designed to help him take pictures of himself and his wife without relying on strangers.
While Ueda's invention never gained widespread popularity, it did pave the way for a later resurgence in the early twenty-first century - in 2005, Wayne Fromm patented his Quik Pod, which was made available commercially in the United States the following year.
The true popularity of selfie sticks exploded with the rise of social media and the widespread adoption of smartphones with front-facing cameras. The combination of these factors made it easier than ever to capture self-portraits and share them online, and selfie sticks became a popular accessory for achieving unique angles and capturing group photos. Or, if you are a recognised internet notrite, it may be preferable to simply shove one up your own arse.
- Welcome to the garden, please respect the rules, we got all the plants you want, honey we got the tools -
NOW EVERY FRIDAY
The history of the selfie stick can be traced back to the 1980s when Hiroshi Ueda, a Japanese photographer, invented the "extender stick" while on vacation. This device, essentially a long pole with a camera mount, was designed to help him take pictures of himself and his wife without relying on strangers.
While Ueda's invention never gained widespread popularity, it did pave the way for a later resurgence in the early twenty-first century - in 2005, Wayne Fromm patented his Quik Pod, which was made available commercially in the United States the following year.
The true popularity of selfie sticks exploded with the rise of social media and the widespread adoption of smartphones with front-facing cameras. The combination of these factors made it easier than ever to capture self-portraits and share them online, and selfie sticks became a popular accessory for achieving unique angles and capturing group photos. Or, if you are a recognised internet notrite, it may be preferable to simply shove one up your own arse.
- Welcome to the garden, please respect the rules, we got all the plants you want, honey we got the tools -
This week's sticky - filthymick 1/5 18:48 (read 179 times, 1 post in thread)