Move over selfie stick: American aritists create 'Selfie Arm' to make you feel less lonely

What does Wimbledon in London, the Colosseum in Rome, the Metropolitan Museam of Art in New York and the Coachella Music Festival in California have in common? The selfie stick is banned in these venues ( among a bunch of others). Apart from being considered a “ nuisance”, there is also a social stigma attached to taking a selfie with a selfie stick. [caption id=“attachment_2220800” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  The Selfie Arm prototype. From Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/2BgrXEicjC/?taken-by=justincrowestudio[/caption] So, if you have ever felt like a metal rod in the foreground of your picture makes it seem like you have no friends, the Selfie Arm, designed by two American artists is your solution. Justin Crowe and Eric Snee describe the Selfie Arm on their website as a work in progress prototype. “The collaborative project is a direct commentary on the growing selfie stick phenomenon, and the constant, gnawing need for narcissistic internet validation,” reads the description. They further add, “Nobody wants to look alone while they mindlessly snap pictures of themselves — the product conveniently provides you a welcoming arm. and better yet, it doesn’t talk or have emotions of any sort.” With this description, we’re not sure if the whole idea is a joke on people who take selfies. However, Crowe posted a selfie of himself on Instagram with the Selfie Arm, calling it an early test photo, in front of what looks like a bad photoshop job of him standing in front of the Eiffel tower. In it, he thanked everyone who their concept online. [caption id=“attachment_2220806” align=“alignnone” width=“500”]  The early test photo from Instagram.[/caption]