Anyone knoe where this term oridgnated?
Apr 23, 2019 14:09:46 #
Apr 23, 2019 14:12:41 #
1Feathercrest
Loc: NEPA
The word "cheese" does not require a pursing of the lips before enunciating, therefor is the perfect word for a group photo. You are much less likely to have some in the closed lip position while others have already assumed the "smile".
Apr 23, 2019 14:36:52 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
I read that if you want to get a "realer" smile, have them say, "money." It works when photographing my grandson.
Apr 23, 2019 15:10:36 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
I have never heard it used by anyone taking photos.
Apr 23, 2019 15:20:35 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Given the background, speed was a necessity there.!!! That was us and my wife's dad heading west toward Sturgis, SD. In June. Stopped long enough to grab this one.
Good for you, you didn't trailer your bikes to Sturgis, like so many of the "real enthusiasts" do.
Apr 23, 2019 16:02:26 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Given the background, speed was a necessity there.!!! That was us and my wife's dad heading west toward Sturgis, SD. In June. Stopped long enough to grab this one.
Hope You didn’t get caught in the storm!!
I like your shot.
Bud
Apr 23, 2019 16:46:14 #
I’m not going to say what I had guys say in Vietnam. It was close, but it wasn’t cat.
Apr 23, 2019 18:13:24 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I often say: "Whatever you do, don't smile"....... always works.....
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Apr 24, 2019 06:46:15 #
olemikey wrote:
I would, but I am the older relative now..... .........LOL!!!! I tell the younger folks that now!!!!
Me too.
Apr 24, 2019 09:25:36 #
Halftrack wrote:
I say "Say fuzzy pickles" Results are usually good, natural smiles.
I would think asking folks to say something that doesn’t resolve easily into a common idea could elicit a “WTF” expression on a few faces, especially in a group shot where people process information at different speeds.
Apr 24, 2019 09:53:06 #
In response to Longshadow's comment about saying something odd. . .
I have always used odd expressions to get people to smile. It's a holdover from my church directory days when I had a minimum amount of time to get maximum results. (Had to photograph sixty families with breakdowns in ten hours). Believe it or not "cheese" was always my last resort when none of the other expressions worked. These expressions used didn't taken into account the science of stretching the lips and showing teeth. They were just crazy alliterations designed to elicit a laugh or a smile. Here is a list and I am sure there are many others.
Fuzzy Pickles
Turkey Toes
Lizard Lips
Beany Weenies
Hippy Chickens (done with a shaking of the hips)
Stinky Feet
Green Weenies
Jiggely Jello
You may feel like an idiot saying these things but I was always smiling . . . all the way to the bank.
I have always used odd expressions to get people to smile. It's a holdover from my church directory days when I had a minimum amount of time to get maximum results. (Had to photograph sixty families with breakdowns in ten hours). Believe it or not "cheese" was always my last resort when none of the other expressions worked. These expressions used didn't taken into account the science of stretching the lips and showing teeth. They were just crazy alliterations designed to elicit a laugh or a smile. Here is a list and I am sure there are many others.
Fuzzy Pickles
Turkey Toes
Lizard Lips
Beany Weenies
Hippy Chickens (done with a shaking of the hips)
Stinky Feet
Green Weenies
Jiggely Jello
You may feel like an idiot saying these things but I was always smiling . . . all the way to the bank.
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