The images above are taken from 'Brosbeingbasic,' an Instagram account that spoofs some womens' poses by posting gender reversal pictures. The images poke fun at the various picture-taking tropes that have developed along with photo-sharing social media. Hilarious captions and hashtags are also included.
Most of the pictures recreated are group images, like pictures of feet at the spa or a row of guys throwing bras in a lake. Other images mimic selfies that flood Instagram, like a man holding up a cupcake on a park bench, or mirror selfies with a morning coffee that suggests "I woke up like this."
The tongue-and-cheek photo series also sheds light on the lunacy of the numerous suggestive and provocative images on Instagram. Some of these include a bowl of fruit strategically placed near the person's chest, as well as the pervasive legs at the beach pictures.
Gender-Mimicking Photographs
This Photo Series Shows Men Imitating How Women Pose on Instagram
Trend Themes
1. Gender Reversal Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a photo series that challenges gender stereotypes by highlighting men imitating poses typically associated with women on social media.
2. Spoofing Social Media Tropes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform or app that allows users to create and share humorous parodies of popular photo-sharing tropes on social media.
3. Critiquing Provocative Imagery - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a digital publication or blog that analyzes and provides thoughtful commentary on the proliferation of suggestive and provocative images on Instagram and other social media platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new features or algorithms for social media platforms that promote diverse and inclusive representation of gender in photographs.
2. Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture customizable accessories or props that can be used to create gender reversal photographs, catering to the growing demand for unique and humorous photo content.
3. Digital Media Analysis - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered tools and algorithms that can scan and analyze photographs on social media platforms to identify and classify instances of suggestive or provocative imagery for content moderation purposes.