For some hobbies, doing them isn’t what matters. It’s taking the picture that’s important. Unfortunately, Instagram led to a whole set of hobbies where the photo is the end goal for some people, instead of actually enjoying themselves. Here are ten hobbies that exist only for Instagram posts. Which one of these do you think is the fakest?
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Slime making
The majority of adults aren’t playing with slime for fun. They’re just filming themselves swirling it & poking it, while also stretching it close to the mic so you hear that sticky sound. It happened so much that there were even glue shortages for a while. And really? All of that happens for thirty seconds of video that looks glossy & gooey under good lighting.
Soap cutting
Soap cutting involves pressing bars of soap with grids or freezing them to make them crumble just right on camera. But it’s not a real hobby. Nope, nobody’s using these chopped-up bits to wash anything, they’re just focused on peeling & crunching, then filming it. They care for the thrill of a clip where the pieces fall into a perfect pile. That’s all.
Kinetic sand slicing
Those colorful bricks of sand for kinetic sand slicing don’t stay intact for long. Instead, people cut & press them, then reset the block to do it again, always with a clean knife edge. Their only goal is to get a smooth loop for their Instagram reels. As soon as the cut’s over, they pack it back together for the next take, because that’s really all they care about.
Rainbow and 3D latte art
Some baristas spend more time making foam than it takes to drink the coffee. They paint on rainbows & sculpt cartoon bears, perhaps even stack up clouds of milk above the cup. The coffee’s usually lukewarm once they’ve taken the photo. The drink? Yeah, that’s just the canvas for the picture. They’re not really bothered about what it tastes like.
Knolling
Knolling is simply lining things up at perfect angles, whether that’s pens or makeup brushes. You’ll see people on Instagram claiming it’s a hobby. But really, they’re not using the objects, and they’re actually just spending all that time spacing the items just right so the photo looks good.
Crystal arranging
Some people collect crystals for their energy. And that’s okay. But online, it’s mostly about the setup, as people will spread them out on a table, along with a candle, then take a photo when the light hits just right. Try asking these people about the crystals a day later. They’ll have no idea what you’re talking about.
Candle pouring
Candle making became super popular online because melted wax looks good on camera. People record themselves pouring liquid into jars and then topping the mixture off with dried flowers. Yet the clips get saved more than the candles themselves. Most of the jars? They never even get lit, they just sit around as a form of decoration.
Terrarium crafting
Glass jars filled with moss & sand look great in photos. And that’s where terrarium crafting really found its crowd, with layers stacked neatly so they’ll photograph well & the plants arranged to face the camera. They can’t grow naturally this way. In fact, many of these plants don’t last long, but the pictures definitely do.
Painted rock art
Yes, painting rocks isn’t new. But social media gave it a facelift & people buy smooth stones online before painting them with interesting designs. They’ll take a close-up for their feed. However, you won’t see the rocks anywhere afterward, and they’ll usually just pile up. Why? Because the real hobby is the cycle of painting & posting.
Digital calligraphy
Doing calligraphy now involves using a tablet & stylus. Oh, and a camera filming your every brush stroke, of course. This trend focuses on the swoosh of the line as people are drawing it over the finished letters themselves. As such, don’t be surprised when you see videos showing every curve in slow motion. It’s quick content.
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