With every year comes a handful of new social media trends, whether it's Instagram photos, types of tweets, or videos on Facebook. I'll admit, I have sunk into the social media trends from time to time, and yes, they are super intriguing (and not to mention visually appealing). We simply need to recycle out some of these trends, however, and make room for new ones in 2016. Here are some examples:
1. The Study Shot
I can understand the origin of these photos, considering I am an absolute pro at procrastinating. The only difference is that my desk is usually an endless pile of papers and books, not at all neatly assembled in an artsy fashion. It also wouldn't be complete without one's hands conveniently resting on the trackpad. (All jokes aside, S/O to my girl Demi B for this pic; I'm not going to pretend like I don't envy your photography skills on a daily basis.)
2. Replying to Your Own Tweet
...so that it becomes resurrected into all your followers' feeds. We see right through you.
3. The Artsy Latte Shot
We get it, you drink fancy-looking coffee. It was probably cold by the time you finished getting the perfect shot of it.
4. The Overhead Meal Shot
How did the food assemble itself so perfectly on your table? Is your waitress a visual mastermind? I probably would've inhaled my meal without looking back before I could even think of taking a photo of it. (Love you, Dems.)
5. The Double Slash
It seems that lots of Instagram users have been using this one in their captions. You know, the "//" between sentences when a period just wasn't good enough. They're typically surrounding a white girl quote, as well.
6. The Calligraphy Shot
Alright, I'm not even going to act like I'm not jealous of people's skills when it comes to these little inspirational pieces of art. My hand would most likely be unusable due to severe cramping after such an event.
7. Selfie Sunday
Let's be honest, we're getting a bit old for that.
8. The Purse Shot
Is it really possible for the contents of one's purse to tumble out in such a perfect way? I'm pretty sure the only things that come out of my purse at the end of the day are receipts and gum wrappers.
9. The Messy Sheets Pic
We've all seen the pictures of one's perfectly white sheets in a slightly crumpled mess, typically with their legs or laptop resting comfortably upon it. The part that blows my mind is how they even manage to take a picture from an angle like this. Are their bodies bent in half? Is someone else taking it for them? We'll never know.
10. The Overhead Vinyl Shot
I love music as much as the next person, but my life would probably be in danger if I had to stand on a piece of furniture to get this shot for my Insta feed.
So, considering all of the above, what can we vow to keep in 2016?
Those Buzzfeed Tasty videos where they make the food in front of you. Duh.
*This article is satirical
