The meaning of making the "V" gesture when taking pictures

Whether you are taking photos with friends or taking photos in beautiful scenery while traveling, it can be said that the "V" gesture is the most common photo pose. Facing the camera, many people will make the "V" gesture as if conditioned reflexively. So, what does this gesture mean?

When friends go on a trip, they always take photos. When facing the camera lens, everyone will reach out and make a "V" gesture at the same time, and shout in unison: "Eggplant-seed!" This seems to have become a standard process for taking pictures. When taking pictures, almost everyone makes the "V" gesture unconsciously, which seems to have become a conditioned reflex. In fact, this gesture originated from the victory gesture in World War II. The English word for victory is "Victory". By the 1960s, the "V" gesture as a gesture of peace began to be understood by the world and spread widely. I don’t know since when, this gesture has become a must-have when taking photos.

But why do so many people make the "V" gesture when taking pictures? One of the answers comes from human nature, and humans also have animal nature. Humans don't want to be exposed to others unprepared, and animals have a similar nature. Not wanting to be exposed in front of others not only includes the physical level, but also includes the spiritual level of not wanting others to see through your mind.

In a sense, the photo is a semi-permanent preservation of the self at that time, and may be seen by many people. Therefore, in order to make themselves look as good as possible, people will perform themselves, so they make the commonly used "V" gesture.

In addition, there is a period of time between when the camera lens is pointed at you and when you press the shutter button. If you stand still during this period, you will feel embarrassed and may not even know where to place your hands and feet. Where is the best. Therefore, they will deliberately make the "V" gesture or other postures to cover up their inner tension and uneasiness.