Just on this, I personally never have photos taken standing in front of some object (Statue of Liberty as an example.) I am never going to look at that photo again.

Never once have I thought, "Gee, I wonder how I looked when I was standing in front of <insert monument here>"

I'd much rather a photo of the thing most people stand in front of.

Have never, and will never get that culture. Same as selfies with Celebs. Greet them, they are all normal people. No need for proof you were in their personal space.

My 2c