My OK thread inadvertantly gave me the idea for this thread – strange how my mind works…
Anyways, why do photographers tell people to say “cheese” before taking their picture. Obviously “cheese” is a word that brings about something close to a smile when spoken, but it’s usage by photographers is so common and widespread, and there are so many other words that can accomplish roughly the same purpose – there has to be reason, right? (henceforth to be known as my first failed assumption) Again, any thoughts (or preferably facts) would be appreciated.
“Give a man a match and he’ll be warm for an hour… Set him on fire and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life.”