Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
Meh. Not a fan of celebrity culture. But is there much of a difference between a picture of you with someone famous and a picture of you on holidays enjoying yourself or with family? The premise being to have a memento of that time you enjoyed yourself, or more cynically as something to flaunt your enjoyment to others.

Could use a similar argument for the autographs or again, cynically as an easy way to increase value of objects. Market dictates objects' worth.
All very very valid points.
I agree that 90% of holiday snaps are taken to rub it in others faces, and if that's the reason then that's dope but just admit it.

It would be amazing to know if there is any correlation between the rise of social media and An increase in travel industry spend by the same demographic.

Same with 'meeting' famous people. If they just walked past you and you managed to stop them for a photo it means nothing. The famous person doesn't know you, doesn't like you and doesn't want anything to do with you. They are not your friend, you have no relationship with them, your photo is worthless.

Regardless, people take these photos for 2 reasons.
1. To somehow impress your friends that you met (famous person X). If your friends are impressed by this then you need new friends.

2. To prove to your friends that you 'met' (famous person X). If your word is not good enough and your friends call you a liar unless you have photo evidence then once again you need to find better friends.