Does the camera really add ten pounds? Plus: Is there any nutritional value in eating corn? (Creative Loafing Charlotte)
By Cecil Adams I’ve often heard people say “the camera adds ten pounds” when they’re photographed. Is that just an excuse or is there any truth to it? — Emma No question there’s an element of denial here. Since you’re not looking at yourself most of the time, it’s easy to maintain a self-image reflecting the svelte physique you had 10 years ago, as opposed to the corpulent wreck you’ve become …
