Author Topic: Study Discovers That People Who Post Gym Selfie May Have Psychological Problems (Read 5638 times)

WannaBePro · « **on:** June 01, 2015, 05:23:28 AM »

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We all have those “friends” who have to let us know that they went to the gym. Well, it turns they might actually have a psychological problem causing them to become selfie-mad.

A study at Brunel University found that person who constantly brag about fitness tend to be fueled by narcissism – a psychological problem where people gain pleasure from admiring themselves. Which then translates into annoying “sun’s out, guns out” kind of posts all over your timeline, in a hope for likes and comments to boost the ego.

Narcissists also wrote more status updates about their diet and exercise routine, suggesting that they use Facebook to broadcast the effort they put into their physical appearance.

The survey measured personality traits such as extroversion, neuroticism, openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness. It also found that Facebook users who post a sh*t load of updates about their boyfriend or girlfriend have lower self-esteem and that those who are more conscientious tend to post more updates about their children.

http://dudecomedy.com/study-discovers-that-people-who-post-gym-selfie-may-have-psychological-problems/

Describes about 100% of the IFBB and probably 80% of serious gym goers. Myself included...

_aj_ · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2015, 05:26:00 AM »

Quote from: WannaBePro on June 01, 2015, 05:23:28 AM

http://dudecomedy.com/study-discovers-that-people-who-post-gym-selfie-may-have-psychological-problems/

Describes about 100% of the IFBB and probably 80% of serious gym goers. Myself included...

Yep...(looks at avatar)

WannaBePro · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2015, 05:27:18 AM »

Quote from: _aj_ on June 01, 2015, 05:26:00 AM

Yep...(looks at avatar)

It sick. It piss.

Novena · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2015, 05:28:23 AM »

The only thing more fun than looking at my own muscles is having a hot Fuck-girl looking at them with me.

da_vinci · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2015, 05:34:22 AM »

I'm pretty much mentally ill then... Not like it bothers me much tho'.

da_vinci · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2015, 05:46:37 AM »

Quote from: _aj_ on June 01, 2015, 05:26:00 AM

Yep...(looks at avatar)

It's a sin to not flaunt it when you've got it.

Julio Ceasar · « **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2015, 05:57:27 AM »

I cant take a fucking selfie in the gym...feel stupid ass hell!

I would like to take some bcz I look fucking great when the pump is there

da_vinci · « **Reply #7 on:** June 01, 2015, 06:01:43 AM »

Quote from: Julio Ceasar on June 01, 2015, 05:57:27 AM

I cant take a fucking selfie in the gym...feel stupid ass hell!

I would like to take some bcz I look fucking great when the pump is there

Man the fuck up!!

Novena · « **Reply #8 on:** June 01, 2015, 06:01:47 AM »

Come to the dark side Julius.....

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #9 on:** June 01, 2015, 06:15:25 AM »

Yes, selfie takers are indeed retarded, but in my experience I'd estimate that 40-50% of people in this world have some sort of psychological problem and/or mental illness. Just observe all the idiots who are addicted to their cell phones and text messaging... a total waste of life and time. I would never want any part of that nonsense.

latiuss · « **Reply #10 on:** June 01, 2015, 06:19:42 AM »

Quote from: Julio Ceasar on June 01, 2015, 05:57:27 AM

I cant take a fucking selfie in the gym...feel stupid ass hell!

I would like to take some bcz I look fucking great when the pump is there

Selfies anywhere are retarded, now having some one else take your pic, having someone else take your picture is where its at.

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2015, 06:21:00 AM »

Quote from: latiuss on June 01, 2015, 06:19:42 AM

Selfies anywhere are retarded, now having some one else take your pic, having someone else take your picture is where its at.

As long as you avoid doing thumbs up or point at the other person.

latiuss · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2015, 06:23:17 AM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on June 01, 2015, 06:21:00 AM

As long as you avoid doing thumbs up or point at the other person.

Shit I forgot those two, the fitness industry standard point at the person youre standing next to is full blown retarded

ugh

Kwon_2 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2015, 06:30:26 AM »

Quote from: WannaBePro on June 01, 2015, 05:27:18 AM

It sick. It piss.

You sick. You piss.

Howard · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2015, 06:46:45 AM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on June 01, 2015, 06:15:25 AM

Yes, selfie takers are indeed retarded, but in my experience I'd estimate that 40-50% of people in this world have some sort of psychological problem and/or mental illness. Just observe all the idiots who are addicted to their cell phones and text messaging... a total waste of life and time. I would never want any part of that nonsense.

Hardcore bodybuilders were always attention seeking, self absorbed , drug using douchebags LOL.
BUT, the female fitness model , is a new virulent strain of attention ho.

Rudee · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2015, 10:37:40 AM »

I have friends on my Facebook that are self-absorbed, and clearly have psychological issues by the sheer number of selfies they have on their Facebook albums. Everything they do... they have to take a selfie and post it. Everywhere they go... they have to take a selfie and post it. Dudes are doing this too. Posing for a selfie in front of a plate of food, and shit like that.

James28 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2015, 11:13:47 AM »

18 years of training, 10 years of owning smart phones and I've never taken a selfie in my life. Never mind in the gym.

Is there any other normal, sane and non narcissistic people left? I can't be the only one.

da_vinci · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2015, 11:24:17 AM »

Quote from: James28 on June 01, 2015, 11:13:47 AM

18 years of training, 10 years of owning smart phones and I've never taken a selfie in my life. Never mind in the gym.

Is there any other normal, sane and non narcissistic people left? I can't be the only one.

I am afraid you will have to join "our" circle eventually.

James28 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2015, 11:34:33 AM »

Quote from: da_vinci on June 01, 2015, 11:24:17 AM

I am afraid you will have to join "our" circle eventually.

Can't. I'm not 15 or have a vagina.

Disappointed in you pal. Class you as the more enlightened type.

funk51 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2015, 11:44:07 AM »

no way dude...

$:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$

da_vinci · « **Reply #20 on:** June 01, 2015, 11:52:20 AM »

Quote from: James28 on June 01, 2015, 11:34:33 AM

Can't. I'm not 15 or have a vagina.

Disappointed in you pal. Class you as the more enlightened type.

I'm just playing the game man, while being very aware of what's happening "behing the curtains" at the same time. It's like posting a pic of a hot gf/expensive car to make other ppl feel bad (if they doesn't have none). Animalistic pleasure/fun.

Pray_4_War · « **Reply #21 on:** June 01, 2015, 02:05:30 PM »

In a related story, water is wet.

Ron · « **Reply #22 on:** June 01, 2015, 10:11:21 PM »

So what does that say about the people who enjoy looking at selfie pics of others?

JediTerminator · « **Reply #23 on:** June 01, 2015, 10:20:14 PM »

Progress Pics

Primemuscle · « **Reply #24 on:** June 01, 2015, 10:26:15 PM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on June 01, 2015, 06:15:25 AM

Yes, selfie takers are indeed retarded, but in my experience I'd estimate that 40-50% of people in this world have some sort of psychological problem and/or mental illness. Just observe all the idiots who are addicted to their cell phones and text messaging... a total waste of life and time. I would never want any part of that nonsense.

-Just wondering, what do you think of those who ask strangers to take a photo whilst they flex. Is this better or worse than taking a selfie?