noun
A self-referential snapshot that does the impossible: showcasing something's vibe without needing a human face squishing in to say, "I was here!" It's like a selfie, but for things that can't pout or use a filter. An itselfy lets the inanimate or non-human flaunt its stuff, saying, "Look at me, being all me, by myself!"
verb (itselfies, itselfying, itselfied)
The fine art of photographing objects, pets, or even a particularly ambitious piece of toast in such a way that their soul (or lack thereof) shines through, proving once and for all that you don't need thumbs or a data plan to star in a photo worth sharing.
A self-referential snapshot that does the impossible: showcasing something's vibe without needing a human face squishing in to say, "I was here!" It's like a selfie, but for things that can't pout or use a filter. An itselfy lets the inanimate or non-human flaunt its stuff, saying, "Look at me, being all me, by myself!"
verb (itselfies, itselfying, itselfied)
The fine art of photographing objects, pets, or even a particularly ambitious piece of toast in such a way that their soul (or lack thereof) shines through, proving once and for all that you don't need thumbs or a data plan to star in a photo worth sharing.
Noun: "I took an itselfy of my breakfast this morning because my avocado toast achieved a level of aesthetic perfection I thought only influencers could dream of."
Verb: "Spent the whole day itselfying my cat in various existential crises, including but not limited to staring at a wall and reevaluating her life choices atop the fridge."
Etymology:
Born from the digital era's obsession with capturing every moment, the word "itselfy" marries "itself" with "selfie" to fill the void left for objects, pets, and meals that scream, "I too deserve the spotlight, but please, no duck faces."
Verb: "Spent the whole day itselfying my cat in various existential crises, including but not limited to staring at a wall and reevaluating her life choices atop the fridge."
Etymology:
Born from the digital era's obsession with capturing every moment, the word "itselfy" marries "itself" with "selfie" to fill the void left for objects, pets, and meals that scream, "I too deserve the spotlight, but please, no duck faces."
by My Honest Opinion February 13, 2024