Facebook not only helps you stay in touch with distant people, it gives you brand new insight into people you thought you knew! That shy girl you knew from school seems to have a distinct streak of exhibitionism; that bookish type of neighbour seems to like some highly racy type of literature and that your staid seeming aunt has a wicked sense of humour! Apart from these surprises, you probably also have these types of Facebook friends as well; everyone seems to have them!
The news lover Facebook friend
His RIP post tells you when an artiste/ filmmaker/ sportsperson passes away, he is the first to know about and report an earthquake in an obscure corner of the world (and warn of an impending tsunami as well), his updates about political headlines are swift and accurate. Is it any wonder you’ve uninstalled that news app on your phone?
The selfie addict
I went shopping; here’s 56 pouty selfies of me in 56 different outfits. That’s me partying with my unbelievably cool friends. That’s my sanskari selfie at a family wedding, pallu firmly on head. Here’s me documenting my day for you; a blow by blow account! With any luck there will be no announcement of the sad passing of the selfie friend by the news hound friend above.
The social stalker
You’ve been ignoring their friend request for months, but the message evidently did not go across. They will continue to stalk you by commenting on posts of common friends, posting pictures and trying to tag you in them and sometimes turn up at places you frequent; you know, accidentally on purpose… scary!
The compulsive hashtagger
#FromWhereIStand (photos of feet, paunches, and strange nail polish mainly) #PuddleGram (yep, puddles!) #EmptyChairsProject (for empty chairs can be art). The compulsive hashtagger gamely latches on to any floating trend or happily creates their own.
The flaunter
New ring, holiday abroad, fancy car, kid acing exams… we are duly informed about it all. They’re not boasting! They’re simply spreading the happiness by sharing.
The food lover
Food porn anyone? The food lover is a bit like the flaunter but this one tells us specifically about their gastronomical experiences. In detail. Will pictorial evidence: exotic cuisines, fine dining, comfort food etc.
The how-did-they-get-on-my-friend’s-list type of friend
You have no idea who they are. You have no recollection of accepting their friend request. Who ARE these people! So, any other type of Facebook friend that got left out? Someone that irritates or fascinates you?
