Which generation takes the most selfies per week? The residents of which state take the most selfies per week? Where do we take the most selfies? Do men take more selfies than women, or vice versa?
ShinySmileVeneers.com recently conducted a survey of 2,300 Americans to find the answers to these questions. Sure, we have been taking photos of ourselves ever since the camera was invented. It was always a little awkward, and film was expensive, but it was possible to get it done. However, now that just about everyone walks around with smart phones, it is much easier and affordable to take a photo of yourself. In fact, people are taking more photos of themselves than ever before.
The Millennial Generation (born 1981-1996) pretty much popularized the art of the “selfie.” However, the generation which follows them, Gen Z (born 1997-2012) now wears the selfie crown, according to this survey. Per the survey, the older you are, the fewer self-portraits you take per week. Generation Z females take more than four selfies per week, more than doubling that of Millennial females! Generation X (born 1965-1980) females rank third, with Baby Boomer (born 1946-1964) women averaging fewer selfies per week than their male counterparts in the “Boomer” generation. That was the only generation where the men took more photos of themselves than the women per week.
The survey also revealed that as a nation, we take the most selfies in the bathroom mirror (72%), followed closely by taking selfies in our cars (71%). Other interesting findings include which poses we most often use: 21% take selfies with the “Duck Face” pose. 9% prefer to take “Belfies.” Yup, Belfies. That’s when you take a selfie which shows off your butt. I tell ya, I learn something new everyday.
You can check out all of the findings of this ShinySmileVeneers.com survey by CLICKING HERE.
So, let’s see which U.S. state’s residents take the most selfies. By the way, Nevada ranked 32nd out of the 42 states which provided enough respondents for the survey. Here are the Top 5 states where folks are taking the most selfies. Say “cheese!”
5) Oregon
Oregon is a very scenic state. Mountains, rivers, the city of Portland, and the Pacific Ocean on it’s west coast. Residents of this state average 2.42 selfies per week according to the study.
4) Massachusetts
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, residents average 2.44 selfies per week to rank fourth in the survey. There are lots of historic sites in and around the city of Boston. Great photo opportunities for more selfies.
3) Arkansas
The state which came in third really surprised me. The residents of Arkansas average 2.70 selfies per week according to this survey. Folks who live there tied for second in taking the most “Belfies” (selfies showing off your butt), and they tied for second in taking the most selfies while in the gym.
2) New York
I figured New York would make the top five. There are so many famous places in Manhattan to take selfies. Plus, you have Niagara Falls in the northwest part of the state. Another great place in which to take a selfie. Residents averaged 3.25 selfies each week.
1) Illinois
And the winner is….Illinois! Residents of this state average 3.58 selfies each week. “The Land of Lincoln” takes the selfie crown. I’m sure Abraham Lincoln would be proud.
