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The List Volume LXX

By Kirsten|April 20th, 2012|The List|

Remember how I said that one of the first things I do in the morning after opening my eyes is look at my phone? Well, after checking any emails, texts, etc. (can’t stand any little red numbers), the next thing I do is head on over to good ol’ Instagram. And I know I’m not alone (there’s a reason Facebook plunked down a cool $1B for the photo sharing app). I love a stream of pictures (they are worth a thousand words, right?) as opposed to the banal status updates of Facebook and Twitter. However, something bad has happened. People are starting to abuse the right to post. Just as some people talk only to hear their own voices, it seems some people post just to post. When I speak, it’s because I have something to say. When I post a photo, it’s because I think it’s actually worth seeing. I think it’s high time we set up some Instagram sharing guidelines. What say ye?

Photos that you did not actually take. That’s what Pinterest is for.
Oh, your photo is kinda blurry? Try taking another one. If you can’t tell what it is, I most certainly can’t either.
Let me preface this by saying, I like a good outfit post. I like to see what you’re wearing (obviously) and understand that sometimes self photography is the only way. The picture you took of yourself in the mirror with the flash on. A). I can’t see your face, B). your mirror is dirty. Flash off, friends.
Your blue steel/duck lips face. Just stop.
Your vodka tonic. Are there flames or smoke coming out? No? Don’t post it.
I know that Some E-Cards are pretty funny, but are we done yet? Can we relegate those to Facebook?
I’m a sucker for animals and even post photos of my own pup, but 19 photos in a row of Wiggles is excessive (and obsessive).
The same goes for babies. I love your sweet little nugget, but at least put him/her in a silly hat or something.
Your breakfast. Unless it’s wild rhino on a spit, no one cares.
Every single picture from your night out. It’s called editing. Pick a good one (two max) to share.

Oh, and if you are as obsessed with Instagram as the rest of us and you think your photos are stellar enough to make a case for your phone, you MUST check out Casetagram. Welcome.

xx,

WhyDid

image via NY Times

Smart is the New Pretty: Let’s Socialize

By Kirsten|October 19th, 2011|Smart Is the New Pretty|

As women, we are known to be very social creatures. So, when the buzz word “social media” started popping up everywhere (and is even now considered a “career”), we thought to ourselves, “Psssh! We’ve been doing this for years.” While there are plenty of folks out there who consider themselves to be gurus, experts and mavens in the venue of Marketing/PR 2.0, most of them haven’t a clue as to what they’re talking about. So, if you’re looking to increase your social presence, it’s probably best not to leave it to the “experts” and start learning yourself! Social Media is constantly changing so you better keep up!

I’d say the guy who really started this craze (or shall we call it obsession) with staying connected is Mr. Zuckerberg. He’s really changed the way people interact… and that’s kinda crazy because he dropped out of college. Which is probably a good thing ’cause student loan debt is out of control. Students took out over $100 BILLION in loans this year alone. [Gawker]
Phew! Glad we sidestpepped that one, Zuck. Really dodged a bullet there. And speaking of Facebook, the number of friends you have on FB may directly link to your brain density. [Mashable]
Hopefully none of those friends are the ones constantly demanding you to “LMS” (like my status). Well, cause that’s just tacky… and annoying.
Oh, you thought that was a funny video? Well, now you can make your own thanks to the integration of WeVideo cloud based video editing platform into YouTube. Yes, you too could be the next Miles Jai. [TechCrunch]
And you should probably look your best for your upcoming video shoot. With Bib + Tuck, you’ll soon be able to hit the “refresh” button on your closet whenever you need by swapping duds with like minded fashionphiles. [Vogue]
Watch your pageviews soar with your new look! Google Analytics is making it even easier to for you to analyze your data with new visualization charts! [Mashable]
If your friends could see you now! Oh wait, they can! LinkedIn’s new “Classmates” feature takes keeping in touch with old pals one step further. [TechCrunch]
The most important thing with all of this crazy technology is to use it carefully and responsibly. It is crazy, scary, creepy what people can do with all the information you are feeding them. (Seriously- try this!!!)
You don’t want this guy posting your pic on Twitter! [NY Post]
Oh, look. A new social site popped up in the midst of my writing this post. Told you it’s tough to keep up. [SF Gate]

Now go fire up your Tumblr, Twitter, and Flickr. It’s time to get social… and while you’re at it, be sure to Tweet, FB, and YouTube with WhyDid.

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The List: Volume XLI

By Kirsten|April 22nd, 2011|The List|

It’s been a while. Lucky for you, The List is back. One would think there would be far less to complain about in Pleasantville, but stupid people and annoying habits are everywhere. You can run but you sure as heck can’t hide.

.Strip malls. How many different versions of the same thing can there possibly be? I can’t even tell where I am half the time cause it all looks the same. I know I’m close when I see Black Angus and Mini Golf World.
Zuckerberg wannabes. You are not about to the next Facebook. Sorry.
Brides/bridesmaids wearing cowboy boots at weddings. I don’t care if you’re from Texas. This is neither the time, nor the place. As a matter of fact, I’m not sure what that time or place even is.
Automated voice recordings that make you listen closely to a bunch of options so that your call is directed to the correct person… only to have that person ask you all the same questions again. No, it’s fine, I had fifteen extra minutes to spare.
The smell of dirt. How do worms live like that?
People who are still speaking “Sheen.” You just sound like a LOSER when you say WINNING.
Audrina’s new show. Enough is enough. Even that killer bod isn’t gonna hold our attention for more than five minutes of meaningless babble.
Girls who brag about their shitty shoe collections. Steve Madden does not a shoe collection make. Now, this is a shoe collection:
Autotune. When are people going to start singing again?
Malaria. Monday, April 25th is World Malaria Day. Find out how to help here.

xx,

WhyDid

The List Volume XXII

By Kirsten|October 8th, 2010|The List|

Let’s make it quick and painless, people. It’s been a long week and shawty needs a drank!

Everybody (including Subway) jumping on the Twitter train. NO ONE cares what you ate for breakfast.
Commercials that make no sense. What are you selling? Floors? Birds? Peanut butter? I can’t tell… but I’m hungry now.
Kim Kardashian pretending that was the FIRST time she got Botox… C’mon girl…
The Kardashians tackifying NYC. Ugh. Stay in LA where you belong. Hell, I’ll even throw in Miami for you. akdjf;klsdjf;akdjf. I can’t even. Your outfits. GGHJIOHJKBHSDFBKS.
Brittney Jones. Shut. Up.
Flavored coffe. It’s just bullshit. I mean, really.
Fantasy football. Let’s be serious, this is just a less intellectual version of Dungeons and Dragons.
Wannabe nerds. We GET it. The Social Network was great (though far from fact). I bet the real nerds of the world are PISSED.
The people who vote against my fashion faux pas each and every single time… You know who you are.
People who leave garbage in the elevator. WTH?

Bartender, tequila on the rocks.

xx,

WhyDid

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