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Confessions of a Resting Snark Face
Adventures in sarcasm and absurdity
I have RSF — Resting Snark Face.
I don’t know why, as I don’t really feel snarky, not one bit. I do feel amused and bewildered in a WTF sort of way most of the time, so maybe my expression just stuck to me. Or, maybe the world plastered it on me without my knowing.
An eyebrow raised and smirky lips, I guess, come off as some kind of skepticism or unjustifiable amusement. Well… I do read too many newspapers, hence the RSF.
I suppose it’s similar in a way to Resting Bitch Face (RBF), which, if you don’t know, is a term describing a neutral facial expression that unintentionally appears angry, annoyed, or contemptuous. David B. Givens, the director of the Center for Nonverbal Studies in Spokane, Washington, refers to RBF as a Blank Face that people often misinterpret as unfriendly.
Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon, explains that RBF can result from a combination of genetics and aging, which causes our mouths to turn downward, creating a permanent frown.
Let’s be clear. I don't have RBF; I have RSF — an amusing smirk that unintentionally appears sarcastic or mocking, leading others to misinterpret my mood or intentions. While both…
