1. Definition of a smile - to have or take on a facial expression showing usually pleasure, amusement, affection, friendliness, etc., or, sometimes, irony, derision, etc. and characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth and a sparkling of the eyes
2. It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile. Not true. According to Snopes.com this is an urban legend.
3. According to Wikipedia a smile is a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles most notably near both ends of the mouth. The smile can be also around the eyes. Among humans, it is customarily an expression of pleasure, happiness, or amusement, but can also be an involuntary expression of anxiety, in which case it can be known as a grimace. There is much evidence that smiling is a normal reaction to certain stimuli and occurs regardless of culture. Happiness is most often the cause of a smile.
4. Among animals, the exposure of teeth, which may bear a resemblance to a smile, is often used as a threat or warning display - known as a snarl - or a sign of submission. In chimpanzees, it can be a sign of fear.
5. The BBC have a quiz you can do where you rate smiles. How good are you at telling if a smile is genuine? Me - I learned I’m not very good at judging smiles. Here’s the link.
6. A genuine smile is addictive, especially if accompanied by laughter.
7. To keep a nice smile it’s a good idea to use a toothbrush. It is important to change your tooth brush every 2-3 months or sooner as it becomes ineffective when worn out. Adults should choose a small or medium size toothbrush with soft or medium multi-tilted, round ended nylon bristles. The head should be small enough to get into all parts of the mouth. Children need to use smaller brushes but with the same type of bristles.
8. A smile confuses an approaching frown. ~Author Unknown
9. People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile. ~Lee Mildon
10. Start every day with a smile and get it over with. ~W.C. Fields
11. Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been. ~Mark Twain, Following the Equator
12. Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important. ~Janet Lane
13. Wear a smile - one size fits all. ~Author Unknown
Have you smiled today?
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I didn’t know #2 was false!
I took the smile test and only got 9 right. I guess I’m bad at judging, too.
by Jennifer Shirk March 20th, 2008 at 2:34 amsmile!
by rhian March 20th, 2008 at 3:36 amnice post Shell.
Perfect timing–since I’m on my way to the dentist today!
by Gina Ardito March 20th, 2008 at 3:52 am
I tell my kids that all the time. “Wrinkles? Nah, laugh lines. haha”
by Adelle Laudan March 20th, 2008 at 5:16 amHappy T13!
I confuse people here all the time by smiling at them.
I swear, people from this town are some of the crabbiest you’ll meet anywhere! Can you imagine giving a smile a dirty look in response? It happens to me all the time.
But I just keep smiling at ‘em!
by MsMenozzi March 20th, 2008 at 5:39 amI especially like 8,9 and 11
by Alice Audrey March 20th, 2008 at 6:59 amI got 15 out of 20 right.
Who knew?
by Jennifer McKenzie March 20th, 2008 at 8:10 amI love WC Fields. LOL.
Great list, Shelley! I love that BBC quiz.
Happy TT!
by Kaige March 20th, 2008 at 8:35 amLove your T13! They always bring a smile to my face.
by Tempest Knight March 20th, 2008 at 9:15 amSmile! #2 surprises me. And #4, my mother has a dog that smiles, the more you cater to her the bigger her smile and she chatters while doing it. I have to say though the first time the ankle biter smiled at me, I was sure she’d bite.
Renee
by Renee March 20th, 2008 at 9:53 amWhat a GREAT T13, Shelley! I had so much fun with that smile quiz. I rated myself super high to do well on it - and I got 18 out of 20.
Love this quote the best:
by julia March 20th, 2008 at 10:29 am‘People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile.’
It’s got me this far…
I swear, people think I’m cracked because I walk around with one of those secretive smiles on my face… But it’s either that or give in to the dark side…
by Susan Helene Gottfried March 20th, 2008 at 10:43 amCool TT!
*hugs*
Paige
My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/
by Paige Tyler March 20th, 2008 at 12:28 pmLOL - I was just errible at the quiz. I believed everyone. I think I need to see other body language as well to judge.
Ms Menozzi - I’ve never seen people frown at smiles around here. We’re a pretty friendly lot.
Susan - LOL - the dark side, huh? How does Trevor smile? Does Trevor smile?
Rhian - great to see you!
Gina - I hope the dentist visit goes well. Not my favorite people to visit.
Julia - I loved all the different smile quotes, especially the WC Fields one.
by Shelley Munro March 20th, 2008 at 12:32 pmGreat list of facts and quotes. But what about the song from Annie?
“You’re never fully dressed without a smile.”
Chloe
by Chloe Devlin March 20th, 2008 at 1:34 pmGood list. I’ve tried the BBC link before and came out better than average. Maybe some day I should do a TT of smiles on book covers. Happy TT.
by pussreboots March 20th, 2008 at 2:01 pmI got 18 out of 20 *g* I paid attention to the eyes. I think a real smile is seen in the eyes. If your smile meets your eyes then you are a genuine person.
Great List, and I really enjoyed Fancy Free, btw
by Marissa Alwin March 20th, 2008 at 2:42 pmPussreboots - that would make a great TT. I look forward to it.
Chloe - good point. Consider it added!
Marissa - I agree. It’s in the eyes, but for some reason that didn’t help me! I’m so glad you enjoyed Fancy Free!! Thank you.
by Shelley Munro March 20th, 2008 at 2:48 pmNumber 2! I learned something new. Wow.
by Tawny Taylor March 20th, 2008 at 6:24 pmOh! This was interesting. Unique, too. I’m really enjoying the TTs.
I’m going to see how I rate at telling a genuine smile from a toothpaste smile…
And oh, I did NOT know that it didn’t take more muscles to frown than smile. Another saying turned upside down.
by Unhinged March 20th, 2008 at 7:13 pmHiya. Laughter I know is addictive.
by Lisa Andel March 20th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I love smiles! Happy TT!
by Brenda ND March 20th, 2008 at 7:58 pmI have been told I smile too much. I couldn’t take the test. It didn’t work. It’s okay :)
by Mona Risk March 20th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Smiles are the best!
by Debbie Mumford March 20th, 2008 at 8:40 pmLove this list, Shelley!
by Stephanie S. March 20th, 2008 at 9:05 pmAwesome list! Happy TT!
by Dana March 20th, 2008 at 9:48 pmI got 14 out of 20. I’m surprised i got so many right, since I felt i was doing it very randomly! I thought the way the smiles dropped off the faces at the end of each clip was pretty freaky!
by Christina Phillips March 20th, 2008 at 9:56 pmHow could you not smile after reading this list!
by sabrina March 20th, 2008 at 10:10 pmLovely TT, Shelley! I’m smiling now - thank you.
by Gwen Mitchell March 21st, 2008 at 4:53 pmGreat TT ~ Sorry I mised this while sick last week. I could have used a few smiles!
by Heather March 27th, 2008 at 10:07 am