Mr. Munro and I have been watching Lie to Me, a show where they use body language and facial expressions to solve a crime. I haven’t heard much buzz about the show online, but we really enjoy it, and for a writer, it’s pure gold. I especially like the way they integrate body language from well known people such as past presidents and celebrities.
Here’s an intro to the show if you haven’t seen it:
Thirteen Anxious/Impatient/Nervous/Tense/Fearful Expressions
1. Clear throat
2. Rapid eye blink
3. Wide eyes
4. Perspire – palms, face, neck, armpits (cold sweat)
5. Tense lips, neck, shoulder muscles
6. Raspy voice (unable to speak)
7. Pale skin
8. Wet lips with tongue/touch lips with finger
9. Bobbing/jumping Adam’s Apple in male
10. Dilated pupils
11. scratching, rubbing, pinching or holding parts of the body
12. Clenched fists
13. Flaring nostrils
Source: my thirteen was taken from an article on Cerridwen author Joanna Waugh’s website. Here’s the link to her list of Body Language Cues to Emotion. Joanna also has heaps of links and resources for the historical writer.
Have you seen the show Lie For Me? If not, do you watch crime shows and which ones are your favorites?
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June 18th, 2009 at 3:48 am · Link
This is good stuff. I’ve never heard of this show. I like to watch unsolved mysteries.
Happy T13!
June 18th, 2009 at 4:20 am · Link
Haven’t watched it, but I don’t watch much television right now. I used to like watching unsolved mysteries.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:27 am · Link
I haven’t watched this show, but maybe I’ll start. Thanks.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:36 am · Link
Wow. Great list. I’ll have to watch.
http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2009/06/thursday-thunks-and-13-business-that.html
June 18th, 2009 at 6:36 am · Link
Sounds cool, lots of clues for writers there too.
June 18th, 2009 at 6:57 am · Link
Absolutely love Lie to Me! Hope it gets a second season.
June 18th, 2009 at 7:11 am · Link
I haven’t seen the show, but sounds interesting. Thank you for the Joanna Waugh link. Great resource to use when I get stuck on using the same old descriptions over and over.
Happy T13
June 18th, 2009 at 7:14 am · Link
Genius List!!! Always enjoy your T13′s. ;)
June 18th, 2009 at 7:24 am · Link
I LOVE that show. It’s so cool!!!!!! I watched it every single week.
June 18th, 2009 at 7:34 am · Link
I’ve never heard of Lie to Me before, but it sounds interesting.
As to your list. *clearing throat and scratching body part* I never do any of that. :)
June 18th, 2009 at 8:32 am · Link
Great list. Thanks – and according to this list, I may be the most stressed/anxious person in the universe. lol
June 18th, 2009 at 8:36 am · Link
Interesting TT!
*hugs*
Paige
My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/
June 18th, 2009 at 8:40 am · Link
I’ll watch for this one DVD – that’s how I catch up on TV. I love murder mysteries… Midsomer Murders and Murder, She Wrote are two old favorite guilty pleasures.
Thanks for the heads up on this one. Happy TT!
June 18th, 2009 at 8:50 am · Link
I haven’t seen the show. Sounds interesting! Love the TT, great to use in my writing.
June 18th, 2009 at 9:34 am · Link
Lie to Me is awesome! And we love it for the exact same reasons. Even found our kids trying to catch one of their friends in a lie using the body language cues from it once. Awesome.
June 18th, 2009 at 2:12 pm · Link
Lie to Me really is a good show and I find myself scrutinizing people closely to watch their expressions. Some uncharitable people might call it staring!
Alice – sometimes the expressions cross a face so quickly you don’t realize it. You’d be surprised what your face can reveal.
Jory – I hope it goes to a second season too. The first season has only just started here in NZ. I think we’ve had 3 shows so far.
June 18th, 2009 at 2:14 pm · Link
LingoVise – those are two of my favorites too. I also like some of the Agatha Christie adaptations. Miss Marple always cracks me up because she’s so nosy.
Kaige – I bet that was funny to see. Did your kids learn anything interesting about their friends?
June 18th, 2009 at 2:52 pm · Link
The show doesn’t sound familiar, but what an excellent list! Happy T13!
June 18th, 2009 at 11:20 pm · Link
I’ve been meaning to watch Lie to Me, but either I get distracted with my writing or hubby puts in a movie.
Happy TT.
Janice~
June 19th, 2009 at 12:17 am · Link
Janice – I find the show fascinating. Definitely check it out.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:30 am · Link
I found this show belatedly and am watching the reruns. It’s very kewl. Love your detailed list ;–)
Hugs and blessings,