1. When you got out of potentially awkward situations by using Snapchat.
Don’t want to talk to someone? Don’t want to have to deal with a certain situation? Just Snapchat. This may apply to just about anything on your phone, but I find using Snapchat to escape certain situations is much more fun. I can’t count the amount of times I’ve pretended to be busy on my phone or doing something extremely important on my phone when in reality I’m actually taking weird pictures then trying to think of somewhat clever captions for them. Try it, it’s fun.
2. When a filter made you look 10 times better than the original picture.
Not having a good photo day? The Snapchat filters have your back. We’ve all had those days where we take numerous snaps of ourself and every one of them is disappointing. We definitely do not all look fabulous and have photogenic days 24/7, so the Snapchat filters definitely help out big time.
3. When you placed your caption over your insecurities.
You can’t pretend you haven’t done this. It’s the classic, but also under-discussed trick that ALL Snapchatters have subconsciously and consciously used. Have a big zit on your chin? Cover it up with your caption! Don’t like the way your body looks in your snap? Just cover it up! You can still keep the picture if you like it, and you can still feel confident sending it out to whoever you want.
4. When geotags were introduced.
I don’t know about you guys, but I personally feel Snapchat improved dramatically when they started using geotags. It’s a perfect way to express where you are without having to take away space from your caption. Geotags are a really cool way to spice up any Snapchat you want. They provide color, add something else to talk about and observe, and they’re pretty funny sometimes. The people who create these geotags also usually do a pretty good job making the geotag represent the location it belongs to (colors, icons in the geotag to represent the location, etc.)
5. When you were able use the mph, time, or temperature options.
When Snapchat decided to add these simple and small touches, Snapchat definitely got a lot more interesting. They can easily make a snap much more interesting, and you can describe the situation you’re in without having to use words/type out your caption.
6. When emojis were added next to your friends' names.
This perk of Snapchat answers all of your questions. Ever wonder if someone else is your best friend on Snapchat too? The emojis are able to do so thanks to the smiley face. The smirking face allows you to see which one of your friends has you as a best friend, but you don’t have them. Positive you’re best friends with someone? Check for the yellow heart and you’ll know. By simply looking at someone else’s snap home page, you can easily tell who they snap a lot too. The emoji touch was definitely a clever one.
Snapchat, we definitely approve.
