Booty Poppin'

The other day I realized that almost every time I strike a pose, I booty pop. Now don't bother yourself with trivial matters, such as "Why are you posing?" and "How often does this occur?", or even "Is that normal?" No, what really should be considered here is "What kind of society raises girls (or boys, for that matter) to auto-respond to cameras by sticking out their butt?"

Disturbing, right?

It also makes me wonder what poses other people are striking when our optical friends appear. I think there are several common fall-backs when your normal face just won't do:

1. The Pucker:
Some (mostly females) do the sultry or flirtatious pucker, while others do the cocky, "what's up?" head-cocked pucker. Others still do the fish-face pucker (a shout out to our aquatic friends, possibly?). And we can not forget the ever popular pucker plus deuces (or peace sign).

2. The "I Wasn't Ready":
Trying desperately to appear unposed...while still completely posed. Often looking distracted by something out of shot, or as if their brain takes longer than most to process camera "Smile!" It, of course, is merely a tactic to instantly draw attention to them in any given photo...and, hey, it works. Try it.

3. The "Oh" Face:
Again there are variations, but the most common is the "Oh" look of surprise, usually with mile-high eyebrows. Some add the ever popular hand over the "Oh!" face, however this is often accompanied by scandalous poses or gestures...you know who you are.

4. The Wink, Nod, Guns:
Although I shudder at this due to it's first action...it is old school. You know it...the odd grin, winking face with both hands imitating your best John Wayne-gun-slinging-scene. Way to go, Cowboy, you look original!

5. The Stone Face:
This is most popular among the testosterone-toting audience. No smile...No emotion...just an icy stare straight into the lens. Sometimes to intimidate other males they tilt their head backward to glare down their noses at them...scary, right? If you stroke your chin in combination with this face, you have successful recreated the thinker...without the thinking, of course.

I, however, would like to see a comeback of the classic Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil...I will be looking for it in everyone's latest Facebook Albums. Get busy.

It is because of these automated responses to cameras that I so love to take truly candid photos. Of course everyone else hates it...but that clearly is none of my concern. I hold these in my grips as black mail against future incidents.

So, did I miss any? Which one do you do...admit it, you do something...denial is really unbecoming.