The “selfie” phenomenon has gone global and viral in a flash. Millions and millions of people have posted their selfies all over the Web. Surely, you know at least a few people who are selfie fanatics on their social media pages.
One of the most well-known celebrity selfies was taken at the Academy Awards when Ellen DeGeneres hosted. The clip shown below has been viewed more than 4.4 million times at just one YouTube page. It’s pretty funny.
Marketers are also looking to capitalize on selfies in their advertising. Sometimes, though we have to say, will this really sell the product — while we’re laughing? Here’s one example, involving the “Cinnamon Toast Crunch Selfie Spoon.” And yes, it is a real product, that is sold out (yes, really!); but General Mills still maintains a humorous Web page for the product.
