Selfies Are Dead, It's All About The 'Usie' Now

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Step aside, selfies. A new type of picture is taking over social media streams.

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'Usies' are of the opinion that two is better than one. An "usie" is a group selfie, where someone takes a picture of themselves with other people in the shot.

Isn't that just a normal photo? You may be wondering.

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Yes, it is. But one person in the picture has to be taking the photo, so the pictures still have that selfie signature outstretched arm.

Here are some examples.

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You may recall that Pope Francis took a selfie last year. Actually, what he took part in was an "usie."

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Reuters/L'Osservatore Roman

Pope Francis participating in a selfie at the Vatican.

Usies are popular among couples. Last week, TMZ reported former flames Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez taking an usie together.

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TMZ

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Here's another couple example from Instagram

Moms are also fans of taking usies with their children.

Besties take usies together too.

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And pet owners are snapping usies with their animals.