Confession...I may have an addiction! My name is Chandra, and I'm addicted to Snapchat filters. It is hard for me to believe that I never used Snapchat before last week. I had major reservations about signing up for Snapchat, and now I can't get enough of it...well actually the filters! They are so fun, silly, and distracting and I can't stop. I am the person who used to declare herself as the world's worst selfie taker and now I crack myself up laughing at the ridiculous filters I put on my selfies. And here's the deal...I'm not alone. Snapchat is taking social media by storm...check out the stats!15 Amazing Snapchat Statistics
I have to admit that I was the same person who weeks ago judged people who repeatedly posted Snapchat pictures of themselves. I just did not understand the obsession. Why would you want to make yourself look like a cartoon character or some distorted, unrecognizable creature? And I think that's the point...we are not meant to take ourselves too seriously and Snapchat filters go a long way in reinforcing this notion. Unfortunately, there will always be those who completely over analyze Snapchat filter usage...for example - http://newtheory.com/truecolors-why-the-filter-obsession-shows-that-we-struggle-with-being-ourselves/. But I will choose to enjoy the Snapchat silliness while I can, so snaps to it!
I admit I am a Snapchat filter addict as well! It's so much fun to send snaps to people with the filters especially if you can come up with an awesome caption to go with it. I think its even funnier when people post pictures on Instagram with the dog filter or flower crown!
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