As I unlock my precious iPhone and open my by far most used app, Instagram, my eyes are shocked at a sight: A duck-faced selfie. The origin of the "duck-face" is unknown. A pursed and pouty lip has been a part of our society for quite a few years now, and I only have one thing to say about it: I just do not understand it.
1. The act of "ducking" one face is not attractive.
Yes, I understand that the Olsen twins have revolutionized the red carpet with their "prune-face"; however, the physical pulling of one's face into a tight knot creates unwanted line in the face that obviously could cause permanent damage to an individual's beauty as well as their social standing. "Very credible" sources have noted that duck-faced selfies are the main cause of unfollowing and a lower "like" average.
2. Ducks everywhere are insulted by this derogatory term.
As obvious as this is, it still must be stated: ducks are not the pinnacle icon for this look. Geese are a much more accurate model for this "slenderizing" look. Why do you think geese are so cranky and violent all the time; they are the true models for this famed look.
3. My parents spent too much on my teeth for me not to show them off.
I, like many others, have had the fortunate experience of braces. The thousands of dollars thrown into the improved of my face is reason enough alone for my pearls whites to be in every picture of taken of me. The investment of my beauty is one my parents did not take lightly.
4. The structure of my lips is not compatible with pursing.
I was not blessed with lips. I am not the Kylie Jenner of my family. With thin lips and a full heart, my attempts at a duck-face have failed time and time again. Any sort of duck-face is just another reason I fail at being in tune with the times. I think that my passion for non-duck-faces has stemmed from my inability to conquer the look.
A duck-face is not a cry for help or social suicide. It is a statement. My lips are a constant object of my social media pursuit. There is many ways to take on social media; however, I prefer to take on my internet stand duck-face free, at least from now until my next unfortunate attempt.
