Official: taking a selfie more dangerous than hanging around sharks

Fullofsurprises

Apparently, taking a selfie now has a higher death rate than from shark attacks. :afraid:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34466322

This is something to watch out for. :cookie:

For example, be particularly wary taking selfies with wild animals nearby. :bear:

Also watch out for all the usual threats like hand grenades going off when you are fooling with the pin. :rolleyes:

Beyond that, be aware that selfie-takers in the middle of the road should be mindful of traffic flow. :yep:

These are simple BUT NECESSARY selfie self-protection steps. PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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Reply 1

Puddles the Monkey

"The problem isn't just limited to Russia."

I like that they had to clarify this.

Reply 2

Fullofsurprises

Original post by Puddles the Monkey

"The problem isn't just limited to Russia."

I like that they had to clarify this.

Some Russians just seem to be, well, Russians. :giggle:

Reply 3

Mpagtches

The perfect assassination: take repeated selfies with someone until they drop dead.

Reply 4

Kevin De Bruyne

I'll read the article in a minute, but first, let me take a selfie.

I don't see the appeal myself. The things we do for populariy online...

Reply 5

ChaoticButterfly

Original post by Fullofsurprises

Apparently, taking a selfie now has a higher death rate than from shark attacks. :afraid:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34466322

This is something to watch out for. :cookie:

For example, be particularly wary taking selfies with wild animals nearby. :bear:

Also watch out for all the usual threats like hand grenades going off when you are fooling with the pin. :rolleyes:

Beyond that, be aware that selfie-takers in the middle of the road should be mindful of traffic flow. :yep:

These are simple BUT NECESSARY selfie self-protection steps. PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

What about hit by lighting on a mountaintop using a selfy stick in thunder storm?

Reply 6

Fullofsurprises

Original post by ChaoticButterfly

What about hit by lighting on a mountaintop using a selfy stick in thunder storm?

That seems quite a present and potent risk. :yep:

I am concerned that selfie takers will inadvertently get in the way of rocks hurling out of active volcanoes. As described in the later stages of Scientology.

Reply 7

Fullofsurprises

Original post by SeanFM

I'll read the article in a minute, but first, let me take a selfie.

I don't see the appeal myself. The things we do for populariy online...

I can't answer - too busy trying to get a perfect shot of me with my sandwich.

Reply 8

Puddles the Monkey

Original post by ChaoticButterfly

What about hit by lighting on a mountaintop using a selfy stick in thunder storm?

Disneyland already banned selfie-sticks from their parks because they keep injuring people :cookie:

Reply 9

hellodave5

Not sure they understand risk :tongue:

Relative to the number of instances; selfies taken is far more dangerous than being in close proximity to a shark.
Those selfie sticks and phones 3/10 times will bite your face off, whilst a shark will 1/100,000,000 times will say 'nice body' and be on its way.

Reply 10

ChaoticButterfly

Original post by Puddles the Monkey

Disneyland already banned selfie-sticks from their parks because they keep injuring people :cookie:

Reply 11

Fullofsurprises

Original post by hellodave5

Not sure they understand risk :tongue:

Only if you are beach body ready.

Personally I always use a shark repellant.

Reply 12

Fullofsurprises

Original post by Puddles the Monkey

Disneyland already banned selfie-sticks from their parks because they keep injuring people :cookie:

Seriously? I wonder how many deaths and how many life-changing.

Reply 13

Odd socks

I want to take a selfie with a shark

Reply 14

Odd socks

Original post by Fullofsurprises

Only if you are beach body ready.

Personally I always use a shark repellant.

Reply 15

Puddles the Monkey

Original post by Fullofsurprises

Seriously? I wonder how many deaths and how many life-changing.

Yep, and after they did their shares went up 1% and selfie stick shares went down 2% :yep:

Reply 16

Fullofsurprises

Original post by Odd socks

I want to take a selfie with a shark

You will have a long way to go before you beat the current all-time winner.

Reply 17

Odd socks

Original post by Fullofsurprises

You will have a long way to go before you beat the current all-time winner.

is that Pete Wentz?

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Reply 18

Mpagtches

Original post by Mpagtches

The perfect assassination: take repeated selfies with someone until they drop dead.

Update: having thought this through a little more, there is a small occupational hazard of the assassin also dying in the process, possibly even before killing their target :hmmmm: