While some people have to work hard to take perfect selfies, most moms are the biggest cheerleaders; loving us no matter how we look. (Although they may nag us and our appearance occasionally.) Several years ago, 4 friends sent their mom a selfie and got a hilarious response. Later, in 2019, a girl named Abigail Sanders invited people to do what those 4 friends did and then share the responses they got.
4 Friends Send a Selfie
Several years ago, 4 men were at a Dodgers game when one decided to snap a picture to send to his mom. Two are wearing their hats backward. Meanwhile, two have them facing front. One has a drink in hand and another is giving a thumbs up. Thoughtfully, they sent the picture to their moms, confirming they were safe and enjoying their time.
Moms Send Heartwarming Response
Coincidentally, all 4 moms were also enjoying time together. So, they recreated the image of their sons and sent it in return. The moms captured their sons perfectly, wearing their hats the same way and making the same faces. The hilarious response is undeniably heartwarming and quickly went viral. While it’s been several years since this took place, things often come back and in 2019, Abigail shared she had a theory and invited the internet to test it with her.
Testing a “Selfies” Theory
Abigail Sanders shared her theory regarding selfies. She believes that moms will compliment their children’s selfies, no matter how awkward or unkempt they appear. She adorably notes that the thread of responses proved her theory correctly.
1. Heartwarming Responses to Selfies
This girl got a quirky and simple, yet loving and supportive response, backing Abigail’s theory.
2. Unexpected News
Brandi got some exciting and unexpected news in response to her unexplained selfies. Luckily, she also got a sweet compliment from her mom, once again proving Abigail’s theory.
3. Grateful for Selfies
This mom expressed so much joy and gratitude, it’s clear that her babies make her beyond happy. She had such a sweet response to her son’s impromptu selfies.
4. Selfies Lead to Special Bonds
This precious thread highlights a special bond between a young woman and her grandmother, proving that Abigail’s theory extends beyond mothers, to grandmothers and aunts.
5. Right on Time
This sweet response proves that moms adore their children, and often are motivated by their children when facing hard times or stressful days.
6. Excited to See Her Baby
One thing that makes this chat so wholesome is that this mom was happy to get a selfie and pay her son a compliment, minutes before seeing him in person. Something she seemed equally as thrilled about.
7. Not Context, Just Love
8. Some Responses to Selfies are Hilarious
This mom got a selfie from her daughter and sent one in return. Meanwhile, her daughter jokingly pointed out how “narcissistic” she was and her response sparked laughter all across the internet.
9. Attempted Reciprocation
There was an attempt to respond. However, most younger generations are accustomed to their parents or grandparents needing help to navigate technology.
10. Mixed Feelings
This mom adoringly responded with a nickname; that is adorable, hilarious, and embarrassing all wrapped into one response and decorated with hearts, amplifying the feelings.
11. She Makes a Valid Point
This mom hilariously reminded her daughter that social media isn’t always as it appears, reminding her she “looks beautiful.”
12. Supportive and Proud
This supportive mom not only encourages her daughter’s self-confidence. Additionally, she proudly shows off her relationship whenever she gets the chance. That’s one woman who’s guaranteed to cultivate a life full of love and happiness.
13. Some Moms were Uninterested in Selfies
This mom was uninterested in her daughter’s selfie. However, she was seemingly having an off day and most people would likely respond similarly.
14. Another Mom Unamused by Selfies
This mom missed the point of the selfie. She was seemingly more concerned with her daughter’s physical comfort and well-being.
15. Trying to Offer Encouragement
This mom was honest. Luckily, she chose the kindest and most loving route possible to address her feelings.
Abigail’s Idea
Abigail’s “invitation” became so popular that it got over 130,000 likes in the first week. She explains that the idea wasn’t hers alone. Instead, she and some friends came up with the idea. “My roommate actually inspired me to make the thread. It has been a running joke in my suite all semester long to take mom-style selfies and send them to each other,” she said. “When my roommate’s mom came across one of those selfies in her camera roll, she saw it and immediately said ‘Wow this is such a cute picture of you!’ despite the fact that my roommate was trying to look silly.”
The heartwarming trend took off rapidly and spread joy worldwide. Although some moms were confused or unamused, most were over the moon to see a picture of their babies’ faces. Taking selfies is integral to staying in touch these days and trends like this help bring us closer to the people we love.