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Re: SAY CHEESE

Posted by sauerkraut on September 01, 2000

In Reply to: SAY CHEESE posted by JDR on September 01, 2000

: Where did the phrase "say cheese" orginate?
Origin I don't know, but its been used by photographers probably since the camera was invented as a way to get the subjects of the picture to look as though they were smiling. Try saying cheese slowly in the mirror, and watch what happens to your face.