Yes, fame is awesome. So maybe you’re wondering how you can get yourself featured on Muggn.
A basic requirement, of course, is that you get arrested. Being arrested by no means guarantees you’ll be featured on Muggn, but it’s sort of like the lottery - your chances are never very good, but the chances are zero if you don’t play the game. Of course, we wouldn’t recommend you get yourself arrested just for the chance to be on Muggn. In fact, we wouldn’t recommend you get yourself arrested, period.
But if you find yourself in a position to be arrested, there are some things you can do to increase your chances of getting on Muggn.
1) Be interesting-looking. Some would say “funny-looking”, but we prefer to say “interesting-looking”. There’s not much you can do about being blessed with a long neck, low ears, etc., but you can up your interesting quotient with personal style choices. Mullets are awesome, as is bizarre facial hair, beehive hairdos, head tattoos, mohawks, etc. Set yourself apart from the crowd.
2) Smile! Or, better yet, laugh! Show the world you’re having a good time with the booking experience. The indomitable human spirit that shines through a cheerful bookee is always a winner.
3) Don’t cry. A good number of people are crying in their mugshots. We don’t like that; it brings us down. See No. 2 above for the spirit we’re looking for.
4) Act pissed. If you can’t manage a smile or a laugh, take it in the other direction. Fold your arms, produce a scowl and let that jailer know you’re really not happy to be there. That level of stubborn dissatisfaction is a crowd-pleaser.
5) Look away. A stone-faced shot looking directly into the camera isn’t very interesting. A picture of you looking up at the ceiling or off to the side adds a sense of wonder and intrigue to the scene.
6) Expressions. Again, stone-faced is no good. Act surprised, puzzled, befuddled, amazed, disgusted, confused or crazy.
7) Fashion Statements. If you think you might get arrested today, consider your wardrobe - especially what will appear from the chest up. “Statement” t-shirts that would become hilariously ironic or just amusing should you be arrested are the best choice. And if you find yourself being taken in to custody wearing a “One Man Army” shirt, the jailer might even widen out the shot to take in the full glory of your fashion choice. Conversely, being pictured shirtless is also an easy ticket to Muggn.
8) Contusions. A bloody bandage wrapped around your head or - better yet - uncovered contusions and lacerations about your head and face draw an audience. Fortunately, many activities that are likely to result in head contusions are also likely to result in arrest.
9) Resistance. Nothing makes a photo more Muggn-worthy than the required involvement of law enforcement officers in the shot. When a jailer is required to physically force your head into a shot, magic happens. It’s quite possible that in such instances the bookee ends up with additional charges or really poor treatment in jail, so please use this tactic with caution.
We hope these tips are useful to potential Muggn stars. There is no guarantee you will ever be featured here, but if you find yourself in front of a mugshot camera, take these tips into consideration.