Square Lips in Germany

Niels and Stella try very hard to master the secret art of squarelipping. While Niels has it right, you can see Stella going into what Squarelipologists call "rigor labialis" - a complete shutdown of all facial muscles. So kids, be careful what you do. Square on!

Squarlipping on Enchanted Rock

It is very important to wear the right garb for squarelipping to be effective. The propeller beanie is the right attire for formal events.

The Square Lips That Almost Were.

This serves as a prime example of a photographer's inability to capture square lips. After minutes of practice perfecting the face that would cement me in the minds of my classmates forever, my hopes were effectively squashed in a picture captured half a second too soon.

It serves to remind one who photographs square lips that you must wait for the right moment. Otherwise, that moment may be lost forever.

And in this case, it was.

German sqare lips

An ancient German tradition, square lips were first used to impress travelling dignitaries. The custom changed over time and many people preferred tipping their hats over squarelipping. Today it can still be seen in German goth discos and at weddings.

invitation

I've invited a few people to post to this blog dedicated to Square Lips.

You can write in any language you choose about whatever you like as long as it concerns Square Lips with a photo of said lips in conjuction.

Celebrities, historical figures/monuments, the chosen few... They are out there! If you have friends on vacation in a foreign land ask them to take photos of themselves with a local making square lips.