"When Selfie Sticks was first brought to light, I thought to myself, 'What a useless item. Why would I need it? I don't even take Selfies.' Now, my friends and I all own a Selfie Stick. It is more than just a tool used for taking pictures of yourself that you typically see on social media. As a traveler who enjoys lone trips, I find the Selfie Stick great for taking scenery pictures that includes myself in the photo. I also find it very useful for taking very nice overhead pictures and videos in crowded areas, especially if you are a short person. Regardless whether you will use it often or not, the Selfie Stick is small enough to just keep around in your backpack or car until the right opportunity arises."