Who would you believe... the mirror or the selfie?

[DarkHorse24]

Why is it that sometimes when I take a selfie, I look at it, and I think I look good, but then maybe the next day, I'll take a selfie and I just go "ugh who is that weird creature" lol? Is my mind playing tricks on me; making me feel good one day, then super crappy the next? Does anyone ever feel like that?
I feel so self conscious taking selfies, and I don't like taking them, because all I see are my flaws (I feel like my nose is big), when instead I should be embracing the way I look. I've always been told I have beautiful eyes and a great smile.
I always think I look good when I look at the mirror, but then I found out that it's only because I'm looking at the reversed image of myself which I am always used to looking at.
I know a lot of people, who think the same way about this issue.
So, who would you believe? The mirror, or the selfie?

[Takada]

Lighting and timing are important factors. If you take a picture as soon as you wake up, then your face might still be swollen from sleeping. At night, you may look worn out from the day. The lighting from your flash may flatten and wash out your face.

Anyway, I believe the mirror, because it's the closest to what people see me like. In real life, people will observe you as you move. You will be "animated", so to speak. Selfies take away that part and may make you more, or less, attractive. Which is not what you really look like.

[DarkHorse24]

Yeah, I agree with you, thanks!

[Hannah591]

I think it's based on lighting, mood, sleep deprivation and how secure you're feeling about yourself, that's why it varies. Some days I think I could be a model, but I take a selfie and my dreams are immediately crushed.

Trust the selfie. Front cameras capture all the flaws and isn't reversed like it is in the mirror which you may be used to, but it's not how people view you.

[DarkHorse24]

You're right, it really does depend on the mood

[asheley15]

Mirror would probably be more accurate. Cameras are machines, not perfect, and easily distort things. The lighting could be weird, or you could have a crappy camera that makes everything look bad. The mirror, even if it does reverse your image, is still giving a more accurate representation than the camera.

[DarkHorse24]

Exactly, you're right

[ScruffyNerfHerder]

Mirror, definitely.

There's a reason there are professional photographers. Taking a good photograph involves a lot of variables, such as the shape of the lens, distance from the object or person being photographed, lighting, etc. A selfie is almost always guaranteed to be a low-quality photograph that does not accurately portray the subject.

Trust the mirror before a selfie--the only drawback of a good mirror is the reversed image.

[DarkHorse24]

I will, thanks 👍

[mistninja314]

YAY FOR MIRROR SELFIE #MOMENT lol i1127.photobucket.com/.../tonguellllllll.jpg

[DarkHorse24]

😂😂😂😂

[DarkHorse24]

👅👅👅Miley cyrus lol

[mistninja314]

why can't we believe in both? LOL

[DarkHorse24]

That's actually a good point

[mistninja314]

I real life with some sun/sweat on me I LOOK x1000 better than with both of these options alone LOL

[DarkHorse24]

😂😂😂😂😂 lol

[mistninja314]

Look at my cover photo for a laugh/helps in this caase

[DarkHorse24]

Lol, your photo looks fine

[mistninja314]

i1127.photobucket.com/.../IMGP1426-1.jpg this and my cover photo shows what I mean it Was 100F that day. I was in it for 9 hours straight if I remember right LOL

natural filter/effects because of the sunlight/sweat = better photos right?

[DarkHorse24]

Lol, it looks good, sun, sweat and all. Lol 😂😂
Where were you when you took it?

[mistninja314]

St Louis MO in my back yard ^^

[DarkHorse24]

I'm in Houston, but the summer heat is pretty bearable to me. We get a lot of rain, so it's cool.

[mistninja314]

Lmao I've been working in the heat since I was about 7 So just like you I'm used to it ^^

[mistninja314]

St Louis weather sucks man LOL cold now HOT tomorrow LIKE WTF lol

[DarkHorse24]

Bipolar weather lol. I'm not a fan of sudden weather fluctuations 😂😂

[justbanANNAz]

lol u legend. i love how u just take opportunities.

[mistninja314]

@justbanANNAz YOU'RE the 1st person who's said that to me on this site. WHEN I SEE a chance at anything, I TAKE IT lol

In this case it made sense though right (#^ ^#) ?

[justbanANNAz]

HAHA yes, well thought through.:P well it's true, iv noticed and it's so fuckin great

[DarkHorse24]

I don't get it lol 🙈

[mistninja314]

Asker you'll notice that around this site I"ll MAKE a picture to get my point across or for an exact reason on here EXHIBIT A www.girlsaskguys.com/other/a8449-mr-clean-or-what B when someone ask's how do I look i1127.photobucket.com/.../...om_MDgyMDExNDk4MA.jpg K for the creeps etc on here i1127.photobucket.com/.../...m_MDY1MzU2NDc5Njc.jpg LOL when a thirsty topic comes up LOL i1127.photobucket.com/.../...om_MjMyNDIyMzUwOA.jpg

[mistninja314]

I also have 3-6 pics that I use for racism on this site that you'll see me post around LOL

[DarkHorse24]

😂😂😂😂😂😂
I think you commented on my Harry Styles question with one of those photos! Lol, I get it now!

[mistninja314]

www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q1316623-are-latino-men-better-in-bed-than-white-men Read my reply to see what @justbanANNAz is saying LOL (#^ ^#) (-_^#)

[DarkHorse24]

Omg, dude you're awesome! 😂😂😂

[CHARismatic110]

Ninja the narcissistic! Boldest GaG guy on here tho.

[mistninja314]

@CHARismatic110 How bout my sensei then he takes the cake for those 2 said things about me (#^ ^#) @Ihav2fart he taught me everything that i know but unlike him I'm ugly and no one likes me >< here's hir FAMOUS PIC i1127.photobucket.com/.../..._MTgxMzE2MTY3ODc5.jpg mine is this 1 I guess i1127.photobucket.com/.../...om_MDgyMDExNDk4MA.jpg THIS OUR'S lol i1127.photobucket.com/.../...om_MjMyNDIyMzUwOA.jpg teamwork makes the dreamwork, right? LOLOL

[DarkHorse24]

@mistninja314 You're not ugly!

[DarkHorse24]

@mistninja314 oh wait, I just saw the pics lol 😁😂😂😂

[mistninja314]

@asker www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q1229586-how-do-you-respond-to-being-called-ugly and www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q1208847-how-can-i-improve-my-looks-im-ugly-itseems

[DarkHorse24]

@mistninja314 but no seriously, you're not ugly

[mistninja314]

i1127.photobucket.com/.../Stahp.jpg lying >,< lolol

[DarkHorse24]

@mistninja314 I don't see anything bad with your picture.

[Ihav2fart]

LOL, the only thing you never picked up is my narcissism!

[DarkHorse24]

@Ihav2fart is HEREEEWW!!! 😍

[DarkHorse24]

*HEEREEEE

[mistninja314]

@Ihav2fart EXACTLY LOL tell that to my homegirl @CHARismatic110 ^^

[Ihav2fart]

I'm everywhere!

[DarkHorse24]

All we're missing is @BertMacklinFBI

[BertMacklinFBI]

@DarkHorse24 people calling me out! :o hahaa :D

[DarkHorse24]

Yaaaassss @BertMacklinFBI is heeereeee!!

[CHARismatic110]

I was JOKINGGGG

[mistninja314]

@CHARismatic110 I know... and I'm sure that you should know me enough to know how I work by now lol

[CHARismatic110]

I do. And that was eerily reminiscent of something that someone else said to me. Holy creeped out Batman. 😱

[Tank2]

This is the longest Conversation lol but its interesting

[DarkHorse24]

@Tank2 It's the awesomest conversation! Virtual high five @mistninja314 @Ihav2fart @justbanANNAz @CHARismatic110 @BertMacklinFBI

[Tank2]

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[CHARismatic110]

✋👍😊

[mistninja314]

@Tank2 www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q1315180-what-is-the-highest-number-of-responses-you-ve-gotten-to-a-comment 108 lets break that record

[DarkHorse24]

Yaaaaaas

[DarkHorse24]

So let's just type random stuff until we get to 109

[Tank2]

Ok shfhhffh

[DarkHorse24]

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[justbanANNAz]

high five! I don't know how it lead to narcissism lmao but that was a hilarious turn :P

[DarkHorse24]

I know right? Lol

[mistninja314]

@CHARismatic110 @Tank2 @Ihav2fart @BertMacklinFBI @justbanANNAz I don't know how it lead to that either BUT I know where this baby is going... YEAH that's right 109 random messages for days time LOLOL

[CHARismatic110]

Your comments always do numbers tho.

[Tank2]

Ya really want that record

[justbanANNAz]

nah sorry man i hold the GaG record for most comments with skyrimaddict.
prepare to be amazed y'all:
www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q855878-can-you-find-good-dress-style-that-would-suit-me

[mistninja314]

@justbanANNAz Who da, why da , what the fuck BF3 friends #moment LOLOL

MISSION ABORT I guess will never surpass that

[justbanANNAz]

mmmhhhhmmm thas right brutha. #winning

[mistninja314]

@justbanANNAz Yeah until I steal the WIN from you (#^ ^#) media.giphy.com/media/DHYanx3a2zsDm/giphy.gif

[justbanANNAz]

hah what a legend.

[DarkHorse24]

Random asdfghjjsbsnskskuxdmuskdkducnduesbcj

[DarkHorse24]

I'm hungry

[Ihav2fart]

The mirror, but then I look the same regardless. I'm just as sexy in the sexy as I am looking into the mirror.

[DarkHorse24]

😂😂😂😂😂 spoken like a true narcissist 👌

[Ihav2fart]

can't help it. ;)

[DarkHorse24]

You're sexy and you know it

[Ihav2fart]

I could be and might know it.

[Anonymous]

Neither. I go by other peoples opinions. Everyone tells me I am ugly. In the mirror and in photos, I look fine. Actually, I think dim lighting is when I see my accurate self. Anytime I look in the mirror or I have a photo taken with dim lighting, I look terrible.

[MaskedSanity]

You should stop surrounding yourself with people, who keep telling you you're ugly. :S

[Opinion Owner]

Everybody tells me I am including family.

[DarkHorse24]

Ignore them. What matters the most is what you think of yourself.

[Anonymous]

People are presuming that one is far different than the other which is absolutely not the case whatsoever.

The difference that people are forgetting is that both are entirely dependent on lighting. People tend to position mirrors where they like best, generally speaking it doesn't change. Photos can come out great for anyone but there's more variability with lighting which alters the picture. It depends on what contours it shines on

[DarkHorse24]

Oh, I see. It makes sense why I look different in photos that I've taken in different locations

[StickStickity13]

The reasoning is simple. When you look in a mirror, you see your "reverse" Image. For example if you have a birthmark on your left cheek, it looks like it would be on your right cheek. When you take a photo it is what people actually see in you. If you're bored you can take people's pictures flip them and that's what they see. :-)

[DarkHorse24]

I'll give it a try

[Anonymous]

I have Body Dysphormic Disorder (I think the second word is right.. Dysphormic? IDK) anyway, so.. don't matter what I do, I'm butt fucking ugly, and it sucks so much. I mean, people tell me I'm not, but my mind will not let me believe it so I see myself, and I see nothing except flaws. I don't even let people take my picture.. EVER. It stresses my boyfriend out lots. I feel so bad. :(

[kheserthorpe]

I am much happier with how I look in the mirror.

When a friend who is a professional photographer takes pics, its closer to the mirror.

The lens distortion kills on selfies i think.

[DarkHorse24]

I think so too

[linkywinky]

I always believe the mirror because it shows you even at your most unflattering angle whereas with a selfie you can control where the camera views you from.

[justbanANNAz]

lol i totally get u.
i actually dont mind the mirror but i like my face a little more than my body so i do the selfie more.

[DarkHorse24]

👍, I guess it all comes down to personal preference at the end.

[mistninja314]

whats wrong with your body? or is it not the 1 that you pictured yourself in ideally (Hope I worded that properly ^^)

[justbanANNAz]

indeed.

I don't know like when i post a body pic I'm feeling unusually good. yeah it's not exactly what I'm after... so I'm very self conscious i guess. @mistninja314

[mistninja314]

I've always wanted to ask did you have Instagram or anything like that (#^ ^#) do you?

[BertMacklinFBI]

I chuckle every time I see this question pop on live feed lol. combined with your profile pic :D adorbs!

[DarkHorse24]

Aww you! I'm blushing 🙈
Thank you 💗

[LovesTVDx]

I agree with the mirror, much better In that haha. I look dreadful in some photos!

[DarkHorse24]

I feel like the photos just take every inch of confidence I have and throws it into a bottomless pit! 😂

[LovesTVDx]

Gosh me too! It takes me ages to find a good one. I have to take like 50 to get a decent one 😂

[DarkHorse24]

I know right?

[mistninja314]

It's winter so snow bunnies should be hibernating, right? LOL *back to sleep you go* img.pandawhale.com/...-cat-gif-choke-shhh-ksm5.gif (#^ ^#) LOL

[DarkHorse24]

@mistninja314 😂😂😂

[LovesTVDx]

@mistninja314 LMAOOOO 😜

[Watermelonoma]

personally, i find that i look bad in most pictures/selfies... but in the mirror i always look good. i think there is some science behind that but i can't be bothered to look it up

[DarkHorse24]

Yeah I read it up online. It's some psychological thingy... apparently the mirror shows a reversed image, which is not how people actually see you and that the only reason it looks good because you're so used to looking at it. That's what I read, but I don't know what to trust anymore! Lol 😂😂

[LonerGirlBree3]

I feel the same way! Depending on the day it's whichever one I look less crazy in! Lol.

[DarkHorse24]

Lol true

[Janett21]

I love how I look in the mirror. I also can see my gestures there, so I think it shows more how other people see me.

[UberTroll]

I trust the mirror more. Photos have a way of distorting your looks and I usually don't like the way my pictures come out.

[Anonymous]

I'd rather not believe the selfie because I look hideous in all photographs, when I see cameras I make myself scarce!

[DarkHorse24]

Lol, me too. I don't know I just feel like the camera messes up my face.

[guyofgirls]

I'll believe the mirror.. Coz if you want to take a selfie the first thing you do is see yourself in mirror...:)

[genericname85]

i am not photogenic at all! i hate selfies xD so it´s clearly the mirror for me.

[Anonymous]

My mirror shatters when I look at myself and my camera breaks when I take a selfie. I need a 3rd option

[DarkHorse24]

You can't be that bad! There is no 3rd option. Believe in yourself and embrace the way you look!

[Opinion Owner]

I'm apparently a 7 according to girls but I don't believe it at all, they must be trying to be nice. I see myself in a picture and I am fucking disgusting... fucking disgusting. The 3rd option is not to look at myself.

[DarkHorse24]

Don't think about yourself that way! You should stay positive about your looks.

[Anonymous]

I take the mirror.. Photos are too 2 dimensional with an illusion of it being 3 dimensional. There is no vision of depth.

[DarkHorse24]

Is that why my face looks weird in the photos?

[Klaatu51]

the mirror of course