# Instagraming Food Parodies This Hipster Parody Blog Pokes Fun at Those Who Snap Before They Eat By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipster-parody References: [sadanduseless](http://www.sadanduseless.com/2013/02/hipster-food/) & [pohtpof.tumblr](http://pohtpof.tumblr.com/) This hilarious hipster parody blog pokes fun at the cultural phenomenon of people [taking pictures of their food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodfocused-social-platform) before they have even taken a bite. The blog ‘Pictures of Hipsters Taking Pictures of Food’ finds the offence is most commonly committed in public restaurants, parties or backyard barbecques. The candid shots feature hipsters taking elaborate snaps and straining themselves to get the light hitting their soufflé at just the right angle. This hipster parody blog is a hilarious tongue in cheek look at the cultural offence we are all guilty of. Some restaurants have gone so far as to ban people taking their phones out during their meals for this very reason. In some restaurants chefs invite ‘[Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-6) addicts’ into the kitchen to take their food shots so they don’t spoil the ambience of the dining room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food Photography Parodies:** Opportunities for creating more parody blogs or social media accounts that poke fun at people who take excessive food photos. - **Ambience-focused Dining:** Opportunities for restaurants to create a more immersive dining experience by discouraging or outright banning phone use during meals. - **Food Photography Services:** Opportunities for professional food photographers or restaurant staff to offer Instagram addicts a dedicated space or service for food photography to ensure that other diners aren't disturbed. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants could focus on creating a unique and immersive atmosphere with guidelines and policies banning phones and camera use during their meal service. - **Food Blogging and Social Media Marketing:** Budding food bloggers/social media users could consider creating Instagram or blog posts that parody the self-involved culture of food photography. - **Professional Food Photography:** Professional photographers or restaurant staff could offer their own photography service to Instagram addicts, allowing them to conquer their picture-taking urges in a special space or area. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Food Photography Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menusnap.md) - [Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonefasting-sour.md) - [Creative Photo Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Instant Photo Roast Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zinger.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Retro Phone-Free Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/before-the-internet.md) - [Short-Form Foodie Feeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-6.md)