Feel like a human selfie stick? ‘Instagram Husbands’ video goes viral

“I’m basically a human selfie stick”, one Instagram husband jokingly complains in the video.

For anyone who’s ever had to take photo after photo of a loved one just to get that flawless Instagram shot, we feel you. Do you suffer from uncontrollable bodily twitches when you hear any mention of the words: “selfie, brick wall, puppy, succulent, the food has arrived, shoes, it’s snowing out…?”

Consider it a safe haven for the struggling husbands of Instagram Wives, a place for fed-up men who want to do more than make their wives look good on social media. Well, the mystery has been solved: it’s the Instagram husband.

One viewer on Reddit said: “I find myself judgemental of anyone that has a really great Instagram with the majority of photos being pictures of themselves”.

So runs this satirical PSA from instagramhusbands.com, a new support group for men oppressed by Instagram (created by the cast of The Mystery Hour TV show). You might be an Instagram Husband.

It’s a phenomena captured to perfection in the parody video “Instagram Husband”, a role most significant others with a phone equipped for taking photos are all too familiar with. Notable quotes include “they say the hope I need is right around the corner, I just hope there isnt an old door before we get there” and ‘I had to have carpal tunnel surgery on my photo hand.

First it’s important to identify whether or not you’re an Instagram Husband.