We've all crossed paths with those people who always seem to look ticked off. It might be the girl that you see on the way to class, or the guy sitting at the table next to you in a restaurant, or your best friend, or maybe it's you. The term for this involuntary emotionless or even mean-looking face characterized by dead eyes and an angry looking pout has been coined as a "resting b*tchface." On multiple occasions, I've been told that I have this "condition." I've been told that I look intimidating, ticked off, angry, or sad. I've heard, "Man, you look like you've been run over by a truck," or "I'll leave you alone; it looks like you've had a bad day," or "Cheer up." My personal favorite is "Jeez, it looks like you just committed murder." After meeting someone for the first time, I usually hear things like "Oh my gosh, you're so nice; I used to think you hated me," just because of the way my normal facial expression is perceived.
The truth is, it's just a neutral expression. I'm almost always very happy, friendly, and willing to talk to anyone. So, on behalf of myself and my fellow friends with the face that seems to scream "Back off," here is a list of things that we are most likely thinking when you see this face even if our exterior seems to indicate otherwise:
1. "Wow, I love her boots. I wonder where she got them from."
2. "I could really go for some tacos right now."
3. "Did I lock my door?"
4. *lyrics to some catchy song*
5. "I have a wedgie."
6. "Did I forget to put on deodorant again?"
7. *random joke someone told me yesterday that I finally understand*
8. "I can't wait to take a nap later."
9. "I'm freezing."
10. "I'm so excited for this weekend."
11. "That burger I just had was delicious."
12. "Oh look, two new texts. I'm really popular."
13. "Aw, my mom misses me so much she texted me twice."
14. "I'm going to be super productive today."
15. "Haha, no I'm not."