Sorry About My Face

Ugh. I don’t think you should be apologizing to anyone. I do the same but feel pressured to smile at a stranger because that is what “normal” people do. I prefer to avoid eye contact and keep moving.

+1 for having a grill.

+1 for having a grill.

YOU GET ME.  -___-

YOU GET ME.  -___-

I feel that. Also, my eye twitches sometimes so then I look sad AND crazy. Kudos to me.

I suffer the same plight.

my uncle has spent the past 20 or so years greeting me with this same sentence, ”have you remembered to take your happy pills today?” just because of my default ‘miserable’ face. 

I have no idea why my default face is that of 1904 Virginia Woolf. -> genius

I definitely understand this. Good observation. Oh, and the inner monologue was funny.

I get this all the time too! I can’t help that my natural expression is a frown when in fact I’m just feeling neutral. 

I get this all the time too! I can’t help that my natural expression is a frown when in fact I’m just feeling neutral. 

I get this all the time too! I can’t help that my natural expression is a frown when in fact I’m just feeling neutral. 

 i have no idea how to formulate a senseful and witty response to this so please have this random and useless comment: i really liked your text. xxxxx

Hey, quick q. Are you me? Because this entire article is me. Since grade school. Though it seems that the older I get, the more “you look upset/angry” has shifted to “you look sooo tired.”

Either way sorry for my chronic bitchface, world!

I legitimately do the exact same thing. Its like girls who have a permanent bitch face only we just come off as sad for some reason

Wow, thank you for posting this. I feel justified in my non-smiling ways now. I also have the perma-frown going on, by no intention of mine. And then explaining to people, “it’s just the way my face looks” always goes over well. Or even better, since I work in a store, and am expected to smile and greet every passing customer, is when I’m in my usual zone of making “sad” faces while thinking about what I want for lunch, I forget that I’m not at work and start smiling and greeting every person I walk by. Which is way more creepy and gets stranger looks than :/ I’ll stick to :/ rather than =D 

Wow, thank you for posting this. I feel justified in my non-smiling ways now. I also have the perma-frown going on, by no intention of mine. And then explaining to people, “it’s just the way my face looks” always goes over well. Or even better, since I work in a store, and am expected to smile and greet every passing customer, is when I’m in my usual zone of making “sad” faces while thinking about what I want for lunch, I forget that I’m not at work and start smiling and greeting every person I walk by. Which is way more creepy and gets stranger looks than :/ I’ll stick to :/ rather than =D 

Wow, thank you for posting this. I feel justified in my non-smiling ways now. I also have the perma-frown going on, by no intention of mine. And then explaining to people, “it’s just the way my face looks” always goes over well. Or even better, since I work in a store, and am expected to smile and greet every passing customer, is when I’m in my usual zone of making “sad” faces while thinking about what I want for lunch, I forget that I’m not at work and start smiling and greeting every person I walk by. Which is way more creepy and gets stranger looks than :/ I’ll stick to :/ rather than =D 

Wow, thank you for posting this. I feel justified in my non-smiling ways now. I also have the perma-frown going on, by no intention of mine. And then explaining to people, “it’s just the way my face looks” always goes over well. Or even better, since I work in a store, and am expected to smile and greet every passing customer, is when I’m in my usual zone of making “sad” faces while thinking about what I want for lunch, I forget that I’m not at work and start smiling and greeting every person I walk by. Which is way more creepy and gets stranger looks than :/ I’ll stick to :/ rather than =D 

Wow, thank you for posting this. I feel justified in my non-smiling ways now. I also have the perma-frown going on, by no intention of mine. And then explaining to people, “it’s just the way my face looks” always goes over well. Or even better, since I work in a store, and am expected to smile and greet every passing customer, is when I’m in my usual zone of making “sad” faces while thinking about what I want for lunch, I forget that I’m not at work and start smiling and greeting every person I walk by. Which is way more creepy and gets stranger looks than :/ I’ll stick to :/ rather than =D 

People just look so much more pleasant when they make the tiniest effort to make the corners of the mouth concave up instead of concave down. The physical act of smiling, even a little, also releases endorphins which actually you happier. I like being surrounded by pleasant people, so I tell people to smile, and I tell them often.

People just look so much more pleasant when they make the tiniest effort to make the corners of the mouth concave up instead of concave down. The physical act of smiling, even a little, also releases endorphins which actually you happier. I like being surrounded by pleasant people, so I tell people to smile, and I tell them often.

People just look so much more pleasant when they make the tiniest effort to make the corners of the mouth concave up instead of concave down. The physical act of smiling, even a little, also releases endorphins which actually you happier. I like being surrounded by pleasant people, so I tell people to smile, and I tell them often.

People just look so much more pleasant when they make the tiniest effort to make the corners of the mouth concave up instead of concave down. The physical act of smiling, even a little, also releases endorphins which actually you happier. I like being surrounded by pleasant people, so I tell people to smile, and I tell them often.

face of indifference for every passing emotion is hot

face of indifference for every passing emotion is hot

face of indifference for every passing emotion is hot

face of indifference for every passing emotion is hot

face of indifference for every passing emotion is hot

face of indifference for every passing emotion is hot

face of indifference for every passing emotion is hot

face of indifference for every passing emotion is hot

You need a brief inhale of joker venom, just enough to not die. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_venom

People have always told me “Smile!”, or “You look like a total bitch, but it’s a compliment!”, etc.  I just wonder…am I supposed to walk around with an idiotic smile on my face while I’m by myself?

This is LITERALLY the story of my life! I’m fine people, relax!!

I love this. It actually made me smile, for real.

People (99% of the time, old men) tell me to smile ALL. THE. TIME. I’ve actually had people meet me and tell me they’ve only known me as the “dark girl” because I always look pissed/mad/sad. It’s usually only when men feel the need to tell me this that my emotion matches the bitchy expression. I’ve actually attempted not frowning, but it’s a lot of work and I feel like a creep.

Anyway, glad to know there are so many others like me.

I love this. It actually made me smile, for real.

People (99% of the time, old men) tell me to smile ALL. THE. TIME. I’ve actually had people meet me and tell me they’ve only known me as the “dark girl” because I always look pissed/mad/sad. It’s usually only when men feel the need to tell me this that my emotion matches the bitchy expression. I’ve actually attempted not frowning, but it’s a lot of work and I feel like a creep.

Anyway, glad to know there are so many others like me.

I love this. It actually made me smile, for real.

People (99% of the time, old men) tell me to smile ALL. THE. TIME. I’ve actually had people meet me and tell me they’ve only known me as the “dark girl” because I always look pissed/mad/sad. It’s usually only when men feel the need to tell me this that my emotion matches the bitchy expression. I’ve actually attempted not frowning, but it’s a lot of work and I feel like a creep.

Anyway, glad to know there are so many others like me.

I love this. It actually made me smile, for real.

People (99% of the time, old men) tell me to smile ALL. THE. TIME. I’ve actually had people meet me and tell me they’ve only known me as the “dark girl” because I always look pissed/mad/sad. It’s usually only when men feel the need to tell me this that my emotion matches the bitchy expression. I’ve actually attempted not frowning, but it’s a lot of work and I feel like a creep.

Anyway, glad to know there are so many others like me.

HAHA! Yes!
My default expression is more of an unintentional scowl that I’m pretty sure looks like I’m thinking everyone I pass is a skank-face. Oops!

HAHA! Yes!
My default expression is more of an unintentional scowl that I’m pretty sure looks like I’m thinking everyone I pass is a skank-face. Oops!

Ugh. I am fine with those who want to be surrounded by pleasant people, but really. People’s faces aren’t your entertainment system. 

” You saw the malaise posted up on my grill”

That may be the all-time best combination of high and low brow in modern writing. Awesome piece.

” You saw the malaise posted up on my grill”

That may be the all-time best combination of high and low brow in modern writing. Awesome piece.

” You saw the malaise posted up on my grill”

That may be the all-time best combination of high and low brow in modern writing. Awesome piece.

” You saw the malaise posted up on my grill”

That may be the all-time best combination of high and low brow in modern writing. Awesome piece.

” You saw the malaise posted up on my grill”

That may be the all-time best combination of high and low brow in modern writing. Awesome piece.

” You saw the malaise posted up on my grill”

That may be the all-time best combination of high and low brow in modern writing. Awesome piece.

” You saw the malaise posted up on my grill”

That may be the all-time best combination of high and low brow in modern writing. Awesome piece.

” You saw the malaise posted up on my grill”

That may be the all-time best combination of high and low brow in modern writing. Awesome piece.

yep. story of my life…”what is WRONG with you?” “nothing, it’s just my face” 

yep. story of my life…”what is WRONG with you?” “nothing, it’s just my face” 

yep. story of my life…”what is WRONG with you?” “nothing, it’s just my face” 

yep. story of my life…”what is WRONG with you?” “nothing, it’s just my face” 

yep. story of my life…”what is WRONG with you?” “nothing, it’s just my face” 

yep. story of my life…”what is WRONG with you?” “nothing, it’s just my face” 

yep. story of my life…”what is WRONG with you?” “nothing, it’s just my face” 

“Knock Knock/ Who’s there?/ LOL, just me! Your inner monologue! Were you expecting someone else?/ Hehe, no… I guess not!/ LOL”

That actually is my inner monologue.

“Knock Knock/ Who’s there?/ LOL, just me! Your inner monologue! Were you expecting someone else?/ Hehe, no… I guess not!/ LOL”

That actually is my inner monologue.

“Knock Knock/ Who’s there?/ LOL, just me! Your inner monologue! Were you expecting someone else?/ Hehe, no… I guess not!/ LOL”

That actually is my inner monologue.

“Knock Knock/ Who’s there?/ LOL, just me! Your inner monologue! Were you expecting someone else?/ Hehe, no… I guess not!/ LOL”

That actually is my inner monologue.

Look, I’m not saying it’s a -healthy- inner monologue, just–

well, there you go.

Awesomeness. I talk like this IRL sometimes…

BRIDGET. hahahaha I was gonna send this to you, but I see you’re all over it.

But it sure would be a happier world all around if everyone would just smile. No need to be so curt; I just like the idea of more smiles and more happy people.

http://blog.krisatomic.com/?p=1617

Looks like chronic bitch face to me!

Oh my god thank you for writing this. But seriously, get out of my head. Apparently my default facial expression reads as angry/bored/miserable. “What’s wrong?” is my least favorite question in the world. I also love “You look tired”. Oh, thank you!

Oh my god thank you for writing this. But seriously, get out of my head. Apparently my default facial expression reads as angry/bored/miserable. “What’s wrong?” is my least favorite question in the world. I also love “You look tired”. Oh, thank you!

And what if I don’t feel like smiling? I don’t owe you a smile. Sorry if my facial expression made you a modicum less happy. Oh wait, no I’m not.

And what if I don’t feel like smiling? I don’t owe you a smile. Sorry if my facial expression made you a modicum less happy. Oh wait, no I’m not.

And what if I don’t feel like smiling? I don’t owe you a smile. Sorry if my facial expression made you a modicum less happy. Oh wait, no I’m not.

I was wondering why you always look like that.

damn people who tell you to smile should just mind their own business!

if i had a nickel for every time a creepy old guy told me to cheer up…

if i had a nickel for every time a creepy old guy told me to cheer up…

well they kind of are…we’re extremely social animals, and we take an incredible amount of cues (conscious and sub) from people around us about how to act, think, and form emotions.  People generally don’t walk into a room full of visibly sad people and feel happy as a result.  If you’re around outwardly happy people, you’re going to feel happier yourself.  So by ignoring the fact that people’s faces actually are a pretty good ‘entertainment system,’ you’re doing a big disservice to everyone who sees you every day, even for a second.  You’re also doing a big disservice to yourself, as pointed out by Sophia.  So cheer up, you’re too pretty to be sad ;)

I never said anything about owing me anything. I just think it would be nice if everyone did. It costs nothing and brings happiness to others. It’s like giving blood, or hugs. Just something nice to do to make the world a little bit brighter.

Also, why are all of you commenters so unnecessarily angry/defensive? Maybe your lack of smile really does have something to do with your demeanor.

Smiling is tiring, i like to stay relaxed. I’m plenty happy though, but with your comments you seem to imply that you want more “happy people”, we ARE happy people- some just relax their face more than others because sometimes smiling all the time isn’t the most important thing in the world?

stephanie georgeopulos, you make this site worth reading

Is your real name Aubrey Plaza?

..Back II Reality! GREAT JAM. Only smiling because of this reference, so thanks on behalf of everyone who has to look at me today.

I have exactly the same thing! People tend to ask me, “Hey, what’s the matter?” when really, absolutely nothing was going through my head or something mundane like how I’m going to solve this Math equation and be hungry at the same time. I actually this has affected my social life a lot. I think people tend to think I hate them just because my expressionless face is moderately pissed-off looking? I don’t really know. But reading this was a revelation that I am not alone.

Steph Georgopulos showcasin her funniessssssssssss. Love it when you are all hillarz like this

Steph Georgopulos showcasin her funniessssssssssss. Love it when you are all hillarz like this

Steph Georgopulos showcasin her funniessssssssssss. Love it when you are all hillarz like this

Indeed. If only I had taken the advice to smile-on-command. :) Maybe then my demeanor wouldn’t resemble the Bubonic plague

I’m kidding. :) It’s not being defensive to say that you aren’t entitled to a world of smiling people, and it isn’t other people’s job to facilitate that world for you. I’ve had total strangers tell to “smile” right after I’ve heard devastating news, or if I am just walking deep in thought about something that doesn’t make me want to dance around a maypole. Also the variations of the above user’s comment– “You’re too pretty to be sad.” For one thing, nobody is too pretty to be sad. For another thing, people’s opinion of my face is none of my business.

I have nothing to defend. Just saying, let people’s faces be. If someone want to see a smile, they can stand in front of the mirror and grin like the Cheshire cat all day long. Constantly being told by friends or strangers to “smile” irks me. Earn them, don’t order them. 

“You look horrible. Are you sick?” “OH MY GOD, WHAT’S WRONG?” “are you okay?” “Do you need to talk?” “Smile!” “NO, SERIOUSLY, SOMETHING’S WRONG” “Yeah, I had the flu last week.” “You look like you need to go to bed.” “Did you have a bad day?” “TELL ME. I KNOW WHEN SOMETHING’S WRONG.”

ATTN WORLD: I AM FINE. (or was until you reminded me that my default expression is morose and offputting. thanks, asshole) I AM NOT SICK. MY PET DID NOT JUST DIE. THAT IS JUST WHAT MY FACE LOOKS LIKE.

…thanks for writing this. :3

its referred to as “resting bitch face” … the best of us exist with this condition and your words all ring very true. 

THIS IS ME

TOO ACCURATE. Actually narrating my life. 

MY LIFEEE. Also this: http://blog.krisatomic.com/?p=1617

GPOY

bxxbz

This is more or less what I’d like to hand out to anyone who tells me I look sad.

My step-daughter and I thank you.  Now that I’m 60 and have a beard, people think I look intelligent and thoughtful rather than sad and morose.  I don’t know what the hell my step-daughter is going to do.

What makes the world a little bit brighter is fewer people telling other people what to do.

“I like being surrounded by pleasant people, so I tell people to smile, and I tell them often.”

Who do you do this to? Not random strangers, I hope. You don’t know what’s going on in the life of a complete stranger. You’re really underestimating how awful you’re going to make them feel if there’s something going on  in their life where they CAN’T smile. You’re really insensitive.

“I never said anything about owing me anything.”

Actually, you kind of implied it. You say yourself you go around telling people to smile all the time. Has it never occured to you that you might be annoying people?

” So cheer up, you’re too pretty to be sad.”

I take it you’re male? Cut out that attitude. It’s sexist and patronizing.

I agree with spinflux. It’s fine to want to be with pleasant people – something I prefer as well - but actually *telling* people to wear a particular expression on their face is out of line.

oh my god, the amount of times i have been out at a bar and a guy has come up to me to ask why i’m not having a good time are UNCOUNTABLE….”umm actually i am having a good time, this is just my ‘i’m waiting for my drink and not thinking about anything’ face”
i hate it.
even my high school geometry teacher asked me if i needed to talk to him about why i was so depressed…as if maths class is a place where smiling regularly occurs!

She doesn’t even go here!

I’m black so this is my life.

I feel the same way. Frankly, I find it rude.  I guess people are ignorant to the fact that some people have naturally down-turned mouths and other facial features that may give a sad or angry look. Screw those ignorant bastards.

THank you! I need to print this out to hand to people when they are like, “OMG! OMG! You look so depressed! D: D: D:”
Me: Dude, I’m just thinking…