Nancy by Olivia Jaimes for July 11, 2018

Gotta stay toned

It’s factually incorrect, though, of course.

At least Nancy is smiling now…

It’s the only exercise she gets.

Doesn’t this mean that smilers are lazier than frowners?

Myself, I have dedicated myself to saving energy. I use as few lights as possible. I walk to work instead of drive. I recycle.

And I rarely smile OR frown. Saving energy.

To be fair, “Taco Tuesday” WAS yesterday, so “Frown Day” is, I suppose, appropos.

If Sluggo was there doing something stupid, I bet she’d smile.

Remarkable lamp, remarkable couch.

Remember, a smile is just a frown turned upside down, so if you meet somebody who doesn’t have a smile… turn ’em upside down!

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I actually feel sorry for Esther today. With her perpetual frown (I do not think we have ever seen her smile yet.), and her challenging (apparently done at home) haircut… she has me worried she is in an emotional downward spiral. I am glad that she at least has Nancy as her friend.

In regards to the smile/frown debate. The likelihood is most probable that each type of expression varies considerably in intensity depending upon situation and emotional intent. The circular muscle around the mouth (orbicularis oris) is only one of several facial muscles that come into play in forming a complex facial expression such as a frown or a smile. Given the ambiguity of the energy output and musculature required, I would suggest that the studies that suggest that any smile (even a forced one) will physiologically help to elevate mood… are probably the more significant…. try to smile more…. and perhaps one can become happier.

⇧ “the likelihood is most probable”…

LOL

It takes even fewer muscles not to have any expression.

Ever heard the expression, “Many hands make light work.”?

I think a frown should feel like less effort because you have more muscles helping out.

Grumpy, meet Grumpier!

This is hilarious. I laughed out loud.