In certain societies, smiling is perceived as an indication of low intelligence or dishonesty.
There was an early 1900s act named…
There was an early 1900s act named ‘Sober Sue, whose only draw was that never smiled. A theatre offered $1000 to anybody who could make her laugh, attracting big comedians who failed and gave crowds free shows instead. It was later discovered that Sue suffered from facial paralysis.
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Memes to Make You Smile Even If You Hate Mornings
Not everyone is a morning person. Some of us just can’t “people” until after we’ve had our coffee.
Even if mornings aren’t your thing, you’re sure to smile at these 15 ridiculous, yet relatable memes.
1. Who needs coffee when you have this?
NOW I’m awake.
2. This guy. This guy needs coffee:
Or a doctor…
3. The most important meal of the day:
Victory is the true breakfast of champions.
4. Speaking of champions:
How can that not make you smile?
5. If Doodlebug doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what will:
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
6. It’s like looking in a mirror.
This is too relatable for comfort.
7. C’mon, show us those pearly whites:
How do they expect me to answer?
8. If dark humor is more your thing:
If you think about it, isn’t ALL cereal in a bag?
9. “Hey, you wanna grab lunch tomorrow?”
“I’m busy tomorrow. What about we grab dark lunch on Thursday? I’ll meet you by the fridge, 3:35am?”
10. Some people like to start their day by doing chores:
Some people. Not this one. But some.
11. Some people prefer to start their day with a workout:
This counts, right?
12. Please, no:
Anything but that!
13. This one’s a thinker:
Try saying it out loud, with the accent.
14. The literal worst:
Every. Single. Time.
15. It all makes sense now:
Everything is connected…
There you have it! All the memes you can handle!
Which meme brought a smile to your face? (It was Doodlebug, wasn’t it?) Let us know in the comments!
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15 Wholesome Posts Good for Putting a Smile on Your Face
WE ALL NEED THIS.
Let’s get wholesome, shall we?
These posts are full of positivity and great energy. So enjoy!
1. Let’s share.
"can i have one, you said. ONE"
: Imgur user FrozenFoodGuy pic.twitter.com/c5HVq5qVZc
— Paul Bronks (@SlenderSherbet) October 30, 2019
2. Works every time.
if you’re feeling stressed, just remember to IN EX HAHA LE LE pic.twitter.com/HllbzyG8rL
— ruby (@roobeekeane) October 28, 2019
3. Grandma for the win.
4. That does look like fun.
All I want is a friendship like this.pic.twitter.com/eb6DYt5xsm
— Roxi Horror (@roxiqt) October 29, 2019
5. That is awesome.
i can't cope with this much cuteness
( @KayleeSlobotski ) pic.twitter.com/SlOU1eR8hY— Humor And Animals (@humorandanimals) October 28, 2019
6. Hello there!
Me: *gets a snack*
My dog: pic.twitter.com/QDNmqUuFtZ
— ???? (@Iustbb) October 27, 2019
7. I’m here to help.
Hi human, I don't know what you're doing but I love you so much and I'm going to stay here in case you need my help pic.twitter.com/wztmqY58vM
— Akki (@akkitwts) October 30, 2019
8. Very good advice.
"don't. he's not worth it"
: https://t.co/eDEWCCNcOE pic.twitter.com/65dZBEKllN
— Paul Bronks (@SlenderSherbet) October 31, 2019
9. Best friend and helper.
10. Having a blast.
I'm bored right now- so here's a possum riding a roomba
— Titmouse (@Titmouse747) October 29, 2019
11. You do you.
foster kittens picking out their collars i’m cryin pic.twitter.com/tvC8MNpiFD
— YAM (。◕‿◕。) (@samlangesmith) October 1, 2019
12. That’s a true friend.
what could possibly be more romantic than my friend postmating me chocolate cake from 2500 miles away to prove that I don’t need a man to have grand gestures of love in my life
— ellie schnitt (@holy_schnitt) October 31, 2019
13. With you every step of the way.
14. Loving life!
15. A big star.
Salem (the cat from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) walked the carpet at the premiere and it’s the most important thing to me right now bye pic.twitter.com/qK8kJ7d2UZ
— laura (@daisyrdley) October 26, 2018
Did I just see you smile? I thought so!
I am, too! Have a great day!
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New Study Finds That Having to Fake-Smile at Customers Makes Workers Drink More
In a bit of news that was absolutely no surprise whatsoever to anyone who has ever worked in retail/customer service, a new study has linked forcing a smile for customers with increased consumption of booze.
Researchers from Penn State University and the University of Buffalo recently discovered that faking smiles to please customers can be bad for the health of workers. The data from the research showed that people who work with the public (food service, retail, teachers, nurses, etc.) and who both regularly fake positive emotions (like smiling when they don’t mean it) and repress negative emotions (like the urge to roll their eyes) drink more alcohol after they get off work than people who don’t work directly with the public.
Study: Forcing a smile at work linked with more drinking after hours https://t.co/NkEsORe0qE
— KTVU (@KTVU) April 12, 2019
Penn State professor of psychology Alicia Grandey said about the results of the study,
“Faking and suppressing emotions with customers was related to drinking beyond the stress of the job or feeling negatively. It wasn’t just feeling badly that makes them reach for a drink. Instead, the more they have to control negative emotions at work, the less they are able to control their alcohol intake after work.”
And if you work in the service industry or know people who do, you know (and I know) that a lot of them do like to drink more than just a couple when their shift ends. Grandey hypothesizes that by faking or suppressing emotions, service industry workers may be using too much self-control, what she calls “surface acting.” And when they’re not at work, they don’t exercise self-control to regulate their alcohol intake.
Study finds forcing smiles at work linked to more after hours drinking https://t.co/b3YuQAYfrN pic.twitter.com/rA9jfFO3Gq
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) April 13, 2019
Grandey said,
“Smiling as part of your job sounds like a really positive thing, but doing it all day can be draining. In these jobs, there’s also often money tied to showing positive emotions and holding back negative feelings. Money gives you a motivation to override your natural tendencies, but doing it all day can be wearing.”
The researchers analyzed data from 1,592 workers in the United States to draw their conclusions. Grandey also said that workers who have one-time interactions with customers, such as restaurants or call centers, tend to drink more than those who see the same people regularly, like teachers or health care professionals.
This is why almost all retail pharmacists have to drink heavily. It's science.
Forcing a smile for customers linked with more drinking after work | Penn State University https://t.co/orpetFc908
— Skol-U-Mah (@whisk3y_tango) May 6, 2019
Grandey explained,
‘”Nurses, for example, may amplify or fake their emotions for clear reasons. They’re trying to comfort a patient or build a strong relationship. But someone who is faking emotions for a customer they may never see again, that may not be as rewarding, and may ultimately be more draining or demanding.”
What do you think? Share your reactions in the comments!
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Researchers in Tokyo have developed a mirror that tweaks the viewer’s reflection…
Researchers in Tokyo have developed a mirror that tweaks the viewer’s reflection in real-time to make it look like they’re smiling. The projected application for this tech is for use in shopping mall bathrooms, in hopes that happier shoppers will buy more.