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99% Invisible
The Self-Portrait Camera Stick, a book by Kenji Kawakami, was introduced as an example of Chindogu. It was discussed as a selfie stick, predating the modern version by 10 years, and highlighting the absurdity of design.
It is a camera on a long stick with a plunger to force the shutter of the camera.
— Episode: Mini-Stories: Volume 5
Episode: Mini-Stories: Volume 5
The Self-Portrait Camera Stick, a book by Kenji Kawakami, was introduced as an example of Chindogu. It was discussed as a selfie stick, predating the modern version by 10 years, and highlighting the absurdity of design.
It is a camera on a long stick with a plunger to force the shutter of the camera.
This is a selfie stick from 1995.
So if you're traveling alone or as a couple it's hard to get pictures with you in them.
With a 57 centimeter telescoping pole your dilemma is over expanding to three times its length for a full shot of you your companion and your environs.
I don't know if Kawakami failed at making a Chindogu or if we've failed as a society because people are still using selfie sticks.