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Selfie sticks are aggressively frowned upon

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Extending a metal rod three feet into a crowded walkway is a fantastic way to hit a stranger right in the face. Many locations fiercely discourage them because basic public awareness is completely nonexistent.

Selfie sticks are aggressively frowned upon
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