THE PAPPAS POST FEATURED GEORGE STROUMBOULIS' VIRAL SELFIE ANNOUNCING WIFE'S PREGNANCY
FEATURE AT A GLANCE
Outlet: The Pappas Post
Archive date: October 5, 2014
Format: Online feature
Language: English
FEATURE SUMMARY
The Pappas Post featured a humorous photograph George Stroumboulis shared to announce that he and his wife were expecting their first child. The story follows the image’s spread through social media and the Greek diaspora publication’s audience. The preserved article captures a personal announcement that became a lighthearted example of online storytelling.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
A personal family announcement became the subject of diaspora media coverage.
The archived article preserves the context behind the widely shared photograph.
FEATURE DETAILS
George Stroumboulis shared a lighthearted moment on social media featuring his wife, Constandina Shakolas Stroumboulis, wrapped around a toilet, while he playfully gave a thumbs-up with a smirk. The comical and candid photo quickly gained traction, receiving several hundred likes.
This viral moment was picked up by The Pappas Post, a popular online community and media outlet focused on the global Greek diaspora. They highlighted the image, spreading it to tens of thousands of viewers worldwide through their website and social media channels.
For the full article and to see the photo, click here to access PappasPost.com.
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Photo of the Day: How One Greek Canadian Marketing Entrepreneur Announced His Wife’s Pregnancy with a Selfie
Leave it to a social media and marketing entrepreneur to announce to the world that he and his wife are expecting their first child— in a way that might very well go viral online. Canadian-born George Stroumboulis shot a selfie of his wife Constandina Shakolas Stroumboulis hugging the porcelain god in what appears to be her first round of morning sickness. In the typical smile of any great selfie-taker, George shows his happiness with a “thumbs up”. He posted the photo on his Facebook page and tweeted it moments later.
No word yet if George will still be married to see the birth of his first child— His wife has yet to respond to his Facebook post or Tweet.
Tweet your congratulations to George.
Editor’s note: Best wishes to my close friend and Greek community confidant and supporter. Best wishes to you and Constandina. Kali Lefteria as we Greeks say and thanks for allowing me to share this “special” moment with the world via The Pappas Post. With love, Greg
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