Why do people say 'cheese' before having their picture taken?

[Deja Q]

Is the event cheesy? :shrug:

Why not say "guppies" instead?

[Bossy Monkey]

1. Seriously? Because it forces you to smile n/t

[Deja Q]

2. But if you didn't expect the photographer to say 'guppies',

you'd get a real big smile!

:7

[RevCheesehead]

3. Because they want me?

In the pic, that is. :7

[ContraBass Black]

7. That's by far the most plausible explanation I've heard.

:hi:

[eauclaireliberal]

4. No one I know uses "Cheese" anymore

Now it's "sex"

[Oeditpus Rex]

5. Saying 'cheese' gives you an unnatural smile

Portrait photographers know saying "sex" gives a more natural smile, as well as a bit of a twinkle in the eye. :evilgrin:



Unless the subject is a fundie, o' course.

[Deja Q]

6. If it's a fundie, they say

"Page!"

:yoiks:

[sakabatou]

8. LMAO