Selfie sticks are one of the fastest growing trends in the world. Love them or hate them, everyone needs them. Even if you’re convinced that you will never ever spend money on them, here are 25 reasons why you should consider it:

1. They’re only $4 so that’s nice.
2. You don’t need anyone but yourself.
3. You’re strong and independent.
4. You can see the angels your taking pictures from.
5. And adjust it to your liking.
6. You can take as many as you want without bossing someone else around too much.
7. They go really far so you can get a lot in the frame.
8. All of your friends will be totally jealous.
9. Instagram options will be endless.
10. You can make silly faces and nobody will judge you.
11. Except for everyone making fun of you for having a selfie stick.
12. You can capture your fun times with lots of people!
13. You can also turn the phone around and take pictures above people’s heads.
14. Everyone will always want to use it.
15. You’ll be the talk of your friend group.
16. They’re the perfect gag gift for your friends so get them while they’re hot!
17. If you ever need to beat someone up, they make a decent club.
18. You can take “candid laughing pictures” of yourself.
19. They’re compact and can travel with you wherever you go!
20. You feel cool using one.
21. Time Magazine named it the best invention of 2015.
22. You can take selfies anytime, anywhere.
23. Mass selfies. Enough said.
24. Selfies are the best option for solo travelers.
25. You never have to wait for a decent passerby to ask to take a picture for you.
26. They’ll never steal your camera