PHInstead of saying "cheese" before taking a picture, Victorians said "prunes."
We say "cheese" because the word leaves us with a big smile on our faces, but if Victorian-era folk were to see our gleeful E×ρréššions, they'd scoff. Once upon a time, smiling in photos was considered undignified and reserved for the poor and the drunk. To retain a more serious look in their photos, they would say "You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.," a word so dull, the chances of it inciting a smile were slim to none.
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