Why does it seem like all pictures taken before like 1920 are devoid of happiness? Was the smile some big revolution in photography? People frowning suits the colorlessness so well, I really can't complain. But these little girls look so miserable. When I see this it makes me think they just went end up in the market crash, lost it all in bubblegum futures and those little gold coins Jewish kids get at hanukkah. Or, they just heard the news that one of them would have to be eaten to make it through the coming hard winter1. From the placid, disengaged stare, obviously it's the one on the right.
Also, how can they possibly justify a $1000 price tag for this.
1. According to a person I wouldn't even trust with lizard capture, the persimmon seed, when bisected, and looks like a knife, foretells the approach of a harsh winter. Similarly, a spoon shaped seed indicates a mild winter, while a fork is largely indeterminate.
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ReplyDeleteP.S. In some cases, individuals had to sit for photos for a prolonged amount of time. Thus, it might have been difficult for them to hold one particular smile for the duration of the photo. Mind you, it might have been worth it in the long run, because all of my ancestors look like assholes to me. I'm sure they wouldn't want to know that I think this. Or, they might be assholes and not really care.
ReplyDeletebubble gum futures. ha
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