Selfie Sunday
/ˈsɛlfi ˈsʌndeɪ/
CommonA weekly social media tradition of posting a selfie every Sunday.
Less filtered than typical Instagram selfie culture. The format encourages posting without a perfect occasion or look. Sometimes used for self-love or body-positive messaging.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | selfie sunday before the week destroys me | Posting a selfie as a pre-Monday ritual, anticipating a rough week ahead. | instagram, 2023 |
| 02 | no makeup, no filter, just me. happy selfie sunday | Embracing an unedited appearance as part of the Sunday post. | instagram, 2024 |
| 03 | Selfie Sunday because I actually liked how I looked today | Rare self-confidence leading to a rare selfie post. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | posting my dog for selfie sunday. she is more photogenic than me | Subverting the format by posting a pet instead of a self-portrait. | instagram, 2023 |
Use it when
- You are posting a photo of yourself on a Sunday.
- You want to join a low-stakes weekly social media ritual.
Do not use it when
- You are posting a photo that does not include yourself.
- You are posting on any day other than Sunday.
Origin and context
Part of the broader wave of day-specific social media hashtag trends that emerged on Instagram and Twitter in the early 2010s.
- First seen
- early-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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