The Extraordinary Art of Photo-Bombing

The recent unrest in the country has seen quite a few types of bombs -- cocktail bombs, petrol bombs, etc. The only sort of bomb that is legal and causes zero injuries (at least not immediately) is 'Photo-Bomb'. And this sort of bombing, so to speak, is not terrorism, but a form of rather unappreciated art. And real art, as we know, takes practice, determination and creativity. That means making someone a donkey by photo-bombing their picture using a V above their head doesn't qualify as 'high art' photo-bombing. Let's have a look at the essentials of the art.
The occasion is important. It is absolutely fine to photo-bomb at weddings, birthdays or any other social gathering, with the only exception being funerals; one can't just photo-bomb at a funeral. Very much like how you shouldn't take selfies at funerals or memorials, but who would explain that to Obama? Speaking of selfies, bonus points if you can photo-bomb a selfie.
Your target(s) must be chosen with great care. Look for that person who has been posing incessantly for the cameras since arrival, and has been to the brightly-lit washroom quite a few times for selfies. That person is your target. Follow them around throughout the event and photo-bomb their pictures. Shall you get tired, imagine the look on their faces when they discover you in the frame of all their pictures, and that should keep you going at full force.
Assess their situation and come up with contrasting poses. Or you can also work on one particular signature pose, like Barney Stinson, and use it for all the photo-bombs. Don't just stick to the conventional funny faces, but explore different types and be innovative at that. For example, you can photo-bomb your target all evening by smiling or pouting for their cameras, as if you were the ONE being photographed. If you wish to scare your target (which is one of the intentions of tailing them all throughout), pose as if you're trying to hide yourself but stealing a secretive glance at them.
At times, the challenge is being in the picture to begin with, as there are very good chances of the photographer cropping you out. And hence arises the need of what we colloquially refer to as “setting”. Talk to the photographer and convince him to be an accomplice in your mischief. In most cases, a Coke/Pepsi suffices.
I dream of a peaceful world where the suicide bombers will turn into photo bombers. I've been photo-bombing since my middle-school days. It started out with the donkey-V's and the occasional “finger”, but I have evolved from that and come to appreciate photo-bombing as an art. I've had my low points in photo-bombing, but I've risen from the ashes (pun intended) and come a long way. But admittedly, I still have a lot to learn to become a pro at this art form. With time and practice, you can achieve that as well. Believe in yourself and keep practicing. One day, you might as well be widely known for your splendid photo-bombing skills.