People used to say "prunes" instead of "cheese" when getting their pictures taken.
In the 1840s, a cheesy grin was seen as childish, so a London photographer told people to say "prunes" to keep their mouths tight. Now you know why people never smiled in old photos.
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September 13, 2024
People used to say "prunes" instead of "cheese" when getting their pictures taken.
In the 1840s, a cheesy grin was seen as childish, so a London photographer told people to say "prunes" to keep their mouths tight. Now you know why people never smiled in old photos.