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The Resume

    (October 6, 2010- )
    Born in San Francisco, California
    Online photo taking, sharing and filtering service for smartphones and tablets
    Founded by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger
    Bought by Facebook for $1 billion in cash and stock (April 2012)
    Over 30 million users (as of May 2012)
    Name is combination of 'instant' and 'telegram'

Why Instagram might be annoying:

    A widely-circulated joke mocks its chief fan base ('How much does a hipster weigh? An Instagram!')
    It makes its users think they are brilliant photographers.
    It allows its users to photograph the stupidest things, then post them on Facebook and Twitter immediately.
    It has its own social network, which was made redundant after Facebook's takeover.
    The name sounds like a cocaine delivery service.
    In a Best Buy commercial, Systrom declared '*I* created Instagram,' totally leaving out Krieger's contribution.

Why Instagram might not be annoying:

    For those who hate that the world changed from a 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9, its square photo-taking is right up their alley.
    Its filter functions can make pictures look interesting (like polishing a turd).
    They ban any photos that promote self-harm.
    It is free to use.
    Though Facebook usually just kills off companies it acquires and hires its workers, it decided to keep Instagram semi-independent.
    Its web site is creatively titled 'instagr.am'.
    Apple named it their 'App of the Year' in 2011.

Credit: Hoxy & battyx3


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 28 Votes: 32.14% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 79 Votes: 45.57% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 161 Votes: 45.96% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 133 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 26 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 35 Votes: 54.29% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 87 Votes: 78.16% Annoying