9. Pinching the Washington Monument
Washington DC is full of stately monuments, but its iconic centerpiece is the commemorative obelisk to George Washington. The 555 feet tall and 55 feet wide marble and granite column proudly stands in front of the Reflecting Pool and the Lincoln Memorial in the National Mall. What better way to honor the founding father and first president of the nation than with some tacky tourist photos? Force the perspective so it looks like you’re pinching the monument, or poking your finger with its pinprick top. You wouldn’t be the first to find an angle where it looks like a phallus protruding from your pants. Hopefully the ghost of George has a sense of humor.
10. King of the World Pose
This one’s kind of cringeworthy, but pretend you’re being “ironic” and we’ll give you a pass. When you’re at sea, make like Jack and Rose and recreate their famous Titanic “King of the World” pose on the bow of the ship. It really is a freeing feeling staring out at the endless oceanscape with your arms outstretched wide. Woot woot if the mood strikes as someone snaps your cheesy photo of you. Just ignore the eye rolls of other passengers who will be mocking you. They’ve probably already taken their similar shot.
