The Action Shot

It's been a while (almost a month!) since I've ventured into a date. So far, the new year has only revealed more douchebags that I really have no desire to go on a date with. I've noticed a growing trend in what I like to call "the action shot." It seems that men think that if they post a clever pose of themselves in some type of action, it will increase their chances with women. I must be the odd woman out since these photos don't pique my intrigue in the least. Observe:

Specimen 1:

Yes. Specimen 1 posted a photograph of himself wandering aimlessly in an aquarium. Is he trying to convey the message of, "Hey, I can appreciate nature! I'm also an intellectual type, since I can learn about these magnificent creatures in an aquarium." It's just an odd photo, and who on earth was taking the picture? A ex-girlfriend? 

On to Specimen 2: 

En garde! He is coming after your heart! Notice that I said your heart, not my heart. Okay, he looks like he could be fun, and that he has a sense of humor, but actually POSTING this photo screams nerd. It might be a cute facebook photo to post, but this does not scream attractive at all. Again, who the hell was photographing this guy? 

Let's move to Specimen 3: 

This picture says to me, "Hey, I might be tatted up, and my room might be super messy, but I am an intellectual. Look at me, I'm in an intellectual pose." This is, no doubt, a selfie designed to raise his image. I give the guy credit for trying. 

Here's a really fun, egotistical guy, Specimen 4: 

This looks like a family member could have snapped this wonderful action pose. He is at some sort of gathering, apparently a barbecue. Oh look! He's in the middle of telling a joke or a funny story! It's as if he's saying in this photo, "Let me tell you about this one!" I'm not impressed. 

Here is the biggest douche out of the bunch, Specimen 5: 

This was probably pulled out of some photographer's website that he spotted himself in. You can see he's holding a drink, and he's in a crowd of people. For him to actually look straight at a camera, smile, and point is the epitome of douchebaggery. It's as if he's saying by posting this photo, "Hey baby, you could be the one for me!" No thanks. I swiped left. If I smell douche, I run the other way. Who has time for that mess? 

So far, the dating prospects of 2017 are not looking so hot.