I forget where I saw the origin of words said when snapping pictures. "Cheese" is used because it turns up the corners of the mouth.
When I worked at Beverly Hills we used the word "YES" when we took the faculty picture.
Recently I heard that some folks use the word WISKEY!
I think this works for so many reasons.
#1. Whiskey also turns up the corners of the mouth but also produces more of a genuine looking smile...and I think that's because...
#2 who hasn't had a blast with some whiskey?
#3 saying "cheese" is a lame cliche.
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people should only snap photos after the subject takes a shot of whiskey
i hate whiskey. it reminds me of when i was little and had a toothache so my mom sent me walking to school with a whiskey-soaked paper towel on it. i could have been hammered for all she knew.