101. The Spider Photobomb
Why It Matters: Because if you're overly concerned with taking the perfect selfie, you deserve to be scared shitless by a creepy-ass spider.
100. The "My Parents Out-Selfied Me"
Why It Matters: Imagine the implications of being out-selfied by your parents. Every moment before you snap, you'll stop and think to yourself, What if mom sees this? OK, don't make a duck face.
99. The First Hashtag
Why It Matters: Because it's the first recorded use of #selfie on Instagram.
98. The Whitemare
Word - in - NYC
Vanilla Ice@vanillaiceWhy It Matters: Because Juggalos and Vanilla Ice still exist, and they're at large in New York City.
97. The Clinton-Streep Selfie
Why It Matters: Because its a future Oscar winner and a future election winner.
96. The Pixie Cut
Why It Matters: Because the internet exploded when Beyoncé went short.
95. The Vulcan Mustache
Why It Matters: Because selfies are good, but they're better with frosting.
94. The Post-Pregnancy Selfie
Why It Matters: Because everyone was dying to see Kim after North was born.
93. The Screw Martial Law Selfie
But first, let me take a selfie. #coup #thailand
Mina Fayek@minafayekFollow
But first, let me take a selfie. #coup #thailand
7:04 AM - 22 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why It Matters: Because how else would you pass the time during a coup?
92. Selfies Are Sometimes the Best Answer
Why It Matters: Because like the Dalai Lama once said, "Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own selfies.”
91. The Slim Shady
Why It Matters: Because this is the first photograph where Eminem doesn't look angry.
90. The Super-Excited Husky
Why It Matters: Because this dog will not turn down for anyone.
89. The "You're Grounded for Life"
Why It Matters: Because if you ever take a risqué photograph, you should make your parents aren't home.
88. The Ewok
Why It Matters: Because Warwick Davis is a goddamn American hero, and he's in one of the greatest movies of all time, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
87. The "WTF Is Behind Me?"
Why It Matters: Because who knew sawtooth fish had little emoji faces: '__'
86. The Sochi Gold
.@Jme_Anderson's #SochiSelfie with her hard-earned hardware:
NBC Olympics@NBCOlympicsFollow
.@Jme_Anderson's #SochiSelfie with her hard-earned hardware:
10:32 PM - 09 Feb 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why It Matters: Because winning Olympic gold ain't easy.
85. The "I Won't Let You Become Roadkill"
Why It Matters: Because when you see a turtle crossing the street, you help the poor bastard out and give him a lift.
84. The Locked-Up Snap
Jail selfie.
We Dem Boyz@wizkhalifaWhy It Matters: Because if cops take your weed, it doesn't mean you can't have a good time.
83. The Pre-Purchased Selfie
Why It Matters: Because what's more fun than taking a photo on a tablet you had no intention of purchasing? Think of all the lives you'll change, all the sad children that will be forced to touch your face.
82. The Uber-Creeper Photobomb
Why It Matters: Because you should always check the backseat before getting in.
81. The Super-Tiny Shades Pic
Why It Matters: Because it's hard finding the perfect pair of sunglasses.
80. The Wambulance
Why It Matters: Because that phone cover is to cry for.
79. The Pre-Linsanity
Why It Matters: Because Jeremy Lin used to have a Xanga page. And the All-Star point guard takes hilarious pics.
78. Look Ma, No Hands
Why It Matters: Because every dog deserves its own selfie.
77. Kicking It Down Under
Why It Matters: Because if you can manage to sneak a selfie without getting your ass kicked, you're a goddamn champion.
76. The Most Louie Selfie
Why It Matters: Because the only selfie you're going to see of Louis C.K. will include a man relieving himself in the background.
75. The Sloppy Giraffe
Why It Matters: Because this photo would be terrifying without the thoughtful giraffe in the background.
74. The Bae Caught Her Slippin'
Why It Matters: Because this undeceiving photo started an internet sensation.
73. The Mythbuster
Why It Matters: Because this annual photo has been re-created for the previous five years.
72. The Don Henley
Why It Matters: Because this is probably the most American photo you'll ever lay your eyes on.
71. The Snacking Panda Bear
Why It Matters: Because if you're going to take a selfie with a chill panda, you're going to do it on the panda's time. In fact, the bear won't stop to smile, it won't wink, it will enjoy a snack during your selfie, and you're going to love every moment.
70. America's Most Wanted
Why It Matters: Because this selfie, and this selfie alone, will prevent the NSA from spying on Americans.
69. The "Am I Doing This Right?"
Why It Matters: Because this guy is a pioneer.
68. The Double Grump
Why It Matters: Because Peter Dinklage and Grumpy Cat share the same eye color, the same furry stache, and the same grump expression that every human, every being across the universe shares inside them.
67. Before I Sneak Out
Why It Matters: Because hopefully this guy is not breaking and entering.
66. The Crimea Invasion
Why It Matters: Because this woman is not shy.
65. Sunday Brunch
Why It Matters: Because after a hard day's work, a camel just deserves a nice meal like everyone else.
64. The Pre-Commencement-Speech Selfie
Why It Matters: Because if you're going to inspire your classmates, you need more than words — you're going to need emotion, guts, and a badass selfie that will last a lifetime and make you forget about the unemployment line.
63. The Photogenic Dog
Why It Matters: Because this dog is the epitome of gnarly. Think of all the lady tail he'll pull when he gets home.
62. The Photogenic Cat
Why It Matters: Because this cat could not believe how lucky it was to be in this photo.
61. The Elephant Man
Why It Matters: Because when a 65-year-old takes a selfie, it's going to be terrifying.
60. The Double Rainbow
Why It Matters: Because the world needs to see a double rainbow.
59. The Bambi
Why It Matters: Because...how the hell did he get a deer to pose with him?
58. The Faulty Air Conditioner
Why It Matters: Because this person has a lot of people on the internet concerned.
57. The Underwater Voting Booth
56. The Antelope Canyon
Why It Matters: Because this couple is awesome, but the canyon is awesomer.
55. The Chilling with My Monkey
Why It Matters: Because a monkey with that much swagger, with that much bravado, deserves a selfie or two.
54. The Fear and Loathing in San Juan
22 year old Hunter S. Thompson's selfie, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1960
History In Pictures@HistoryInPixFollow
22 year old Hunter S. Thompson's selfie, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1960
2:16 AM - 06 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why It Matters: Because who knows what kind of craziness Hunter S. Thompson was thinking when he took this photo.
53. The Beatle
Why It Matters: Because it's George Harrison, at the Taj Mahal, taking a selfie.
52. This Extremely Majestic Portrait
Why It Matters: Because this dog-human looks like it can levitate.
51. The Cool-A$$ Grandmother
Why It Matters: Because this grandmother is ~ super chill ~.
50. The Open Wider
Why It Matters: Because this is how everyone feels at the dentist's office.
49. The Inception
Why It Matters: Because he's using the holy trinity of Apple products.
48. The People's Photobomb
Why It Matters: Because if you take a picture with a celeb behind you, just hope they react this way.
47. The Presidential Selfie
Why It Matters: Because these two can run the country and snap selfies like none other.
46. The Gotta Catch 'Em All
Why It Matters: Because this is why Pokemon was banned from your school.
45. The Kimmel, Clinton Challenge
.@TheEllenShow- No Brad Cooper but 3 Clintons & a Kimmel @BillClinton @HillaryClinton @ChelseaClinton #selfie
Jimmy Kimmel@jimmykimmelFollow
.@TheEllenShow- No Brad Cooper but 3 Clintons & a Kimmel @BillClinton @HillaryClinton @ChelseaClinton #selfie
10:21 PM - 22 Mar 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why It Matters: Because they're calling out Ellen.
44. The Splash Tub
My special bath pic with @ConanOBrien
Ricky Gervais@rickygervaisFollow
My special bath pic with @ConanOBrien
1:41 AM - 10 Jan 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why It Matters: Because this is the only appropriate bathtub selfie.
43. The Happy Quokka
Why It Matters: Because they're yelling "Damn, you got knocked the f*** out!"
42. The Checkpoint
Why It Matters: Because teens have the right to take selfies.
41. The Hood Retriever
Why It Matters: Because the dog and the human are both super chill.
40. The McGuyver
Why It Matters: Because this guy is super creative.
39. The Dudes
Why It Matters: Because sometimes there’s a man who, well, he’s the man for his time ’n place, his selfies fit right in there — and that’s the Dude, in Los Angeles.
38. The Ride-Along
Why It Matters: Because it captures the coolest "take your kid to work day" ever.
37. The Cage on a Plane
Why It Matters: Because if you sit next to Nic Cage on an airplane, you MUST take an awkward selfie with him.
36. The Backstage Photobomb
Why It Matters: Because Tina Fey is the greatest, that's why.
35. The Breakout Stars
Why It Matters: Because Lupita and Aaron are two of the biggest and exciting people in Hollywood.
34. The Radiologist
Why It Matters: Because how else would a radiologist take a selfie?
33. The "Nice Helmet, Bro"
Why It Matters: Because this guy didn't want a selfie with Daft Punk, he wanted a picture of himself off a Daft Punk helmet.
32. Three Regular Bros
Why It Matters: Because this would be an awesome hangout.
31. The Top Gun
Why It Matters: Because the pilot obviously took this for Goose.
30. Going to Finish Eating This Human But First
Why It Matters: Because when you look past the rotting flesh, this The Walking Dead actor's selfie is actually charming.
29. The Mid-Concert Beyoncé Selfie
Why It Matters: Because Bey was cool enough to take a selfie with a fan.
28. The Shark Week
27. On Top of the World
Why It Matters: Because if you're gong to suit up, mask up, ready all your safety gear, and actually climb Mount Everest, you might as well take a selfie.
26. The "Don't Play Near Trains"
Why It Matters: Because if you're going to take a dangerous selfie, you've got to be prepared for anything.
25. Middle-of-a-Bubble Selfie
Why It Matters: Because inside every bubble there's an opportunity for a selfie.
24. The 90-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor
Why It Matters: This needs no explanation. #Yolo #Swole
23. The All Around the World
Why It Matters: Because this selfie was taken in 36 countries, over 600 days, on five motorcycles, and with 125,946 miles driven.
22. The Old-School Secretary of State
Why It Matters: Because Colin Powell "was doing selfies 60 years before you Facebook folks."
21. Mom's First Selfie
Why It Matters: Because no parent should selfie.
20. The Unintentional Grandparent Selfie
Why It Matters: Because no grandparent should selfie.
19. Lights, Camera, Rabies
Why It Matters: Because this perfect wildlife moment was captured on film.
18. The "We Just Kicked That Fire's Ass"
Why It Matters: Because if you can kick a San Diego forest fire's ass, you deserve a few snaps.
17. #Blessed by the Pope
@KofC epic #selfie #PopeFrancis
Fabio M. Ragona@FabioMRagonaFollow
@KofC epic #selfie #PopeFrancis
4:17 PM - 29 Aug 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why It Matters: Because Pope Francis is a boss.
16. The Jesus Is My Homeboy
Why It Matters: Because 124 feet is pretty high.
15. The Plane Crash
Why It Matters: Because this guy has priorities.
14. The "Most Dangerous" Selfie Ever
Why It Matters: Because this reporter is super lucky she didn't catch that fly ball to the side of her head.
13. The "Gooooaaaaaalll"
Why It Matters: Because you cannot take a selfie with better timing than this guy.
12. The Gameboy
Why It Matters: Because this was as good as it gets.
11. The All-American
Here is Jacqueline Kennedy's selfie of 60 years ago with sister-in-law Ethel & JFK (in mirror): #Mcinnis
Michael Beschloss@BeschlossDCFollow
Here is Jacqueline Kennedy's selfie of 60 years ago with sister-in-law Ethel & JFK (in mirror): #Mcinnis
5:39 PM - 13 Mar 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why It Matters: Because Ethel, Jackie, and John's mirror selfie is just plain awesome.
10. The "You Can Vote Me Into Office But First"
Voted! Here is my selfie
Narendra Modi@narendramodiFollow
Voted! Here is my selfie
12:45 AM - 30 Apr 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why It Matters: You don't win the largest democratic election in history without posting high-quality tweets.
9. From Inside the Riot Van
Selfie dediğin polis otosunda gözaltındayken ๾kilir (7 Mart)
Ali Emre MazlumoÄŸlu@AEMazlumogluFollow
Selfie dediğin polis otosunda gözaltındayken ๾kilir (7 Mart)
7:25 PM - 10 Mar 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why It Matters: Because these Turkish protestors are the epitome of badass.
8. Count Backward from 10
Why It Matters: Because how can a group look this good before going into surgery?
7. You Can Go Ahead and Tackle Me But First
6. You Can Go Into Labor But First
Selfie with my teacher while she having contractions
Malik .@SpideyNikkaFollow
Selfie with my teacher while she having contractions
9:20 AM - 15 Oct 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why It Matters: Because he took a selfie of his teacher having contractions.
5. The Great, Great, Great Dickens
Why It Matters: Because A Tale of Two Selfies is a classic.
4. The First Selfie Known to Man
Why It Matters: Because this guy knew what he was doing.
3. The Most Badass Selfie Ever Taken
Why It Matters: Because being Russia's Spider-Man ain't easy.
2. The Most Popular Selfie in the World
If only Bradley's arm was longer. Best photo ever. #oscars
Ellen DeGeneres@TheEllenShowFollow
If only Bradley's arm was longer. Best photo ever. #oscars
10:06 PM - 02 Mar 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why It Matters: It's literally the most popular selfie on Twitter.
1. The Most Popular Selfie in the Universe
Why It Matters: Because if NASA sends you into space, you are morally obligated to grace the internet with a selfie.