Do you know any mums who suck in their cheeks and tilt their heads for a selfie? Well, that could be about to change.

Often mums, who follow their selfie-taking offspring on Facebook or Instagram, will be the first to offer their daughters validation in the form of a ‘like’ or loving emoticon.

Now, these roles have been reversed as a group of mothers have stepped into the spotlight to imitate their daughters in a comical new video.

Created by Elite Daily, it shows the mums bemused by the thought of taking a photo of themselves, as they rummage through a selection of props – from fedoras to sunglasses – to match their daughters’ signature poses.

RELATED: 21 LESSONS EVERY MUM MUST TEACH HER DAUGHTER BEFORE SHE GROWS UP

Then, the moment of truth: seeing their daughters’ reactions.

What to read next

The responses are priceless, ranging from, ‘WTF! You look like you’ve seen a ghost’ to an approving, ‘Looking good!’


A picture is truly worth a thousand words, especially when it’s your mum wrapped in a feather boa and fluttering her eyelashes for the camera.

RELATED: GIRLS WITH NAGGING MUMS GROW UP TO BE MORE SUCCESSFUL