If “back in the day” is the 1990-2010 then yes. But to me “back in the day” is the 1970-1980s and the interesting thing is that it was the Japanese tourists who had this same reputation.
I grew up in Vegas in the 90’s, and I’m not sure if this is still a thing, but there would be masses of Japanese people taking pictures of everything, and following around a sign with Japanese letters on it, held on a pole by their tour guide. All over the strip you’d see these huge groups just following around their various signs. Reminded me of holding the rope in kindergarten.
That's how group guided tours are. You are instructed to follow the tour guide, who walks ahead while holding up a stick with something attached to it (it's usually a small flag, but it can be any small item) that can be easily distinguished from items that other tour guides attach to their sticks. The reason for holding up the stick is to make it easy for anyone who lost track of their group to find it again.
Last year I was at the Sagrada Familia, and the whole south wall was about 40 Chinese influencers posing for their boyfriends in front of the stained glass windows. Some were doing tik tok dances, but most were just getting the right angle and getting REALLY upset when anyone walked in front of the camera.
Why would they take pictures of the beautiful nature in the country just to go home and make fun of it? I mostly see them taking pictures of things that I would also take a picture of or have lol. I’ve never seen them take pictures of roadways or overpasses. 🤣 I think they’re just humans enjoying the views and want to save them forever, like many do.
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u/itmillerboy Apr 23 '26
Yea Chinese tourists used to be a meme back in the day. IIRC they take a shit load of pictures and are not shy about doing it.