A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Perhaps something smells bad?

Maybe I’m just showing my age, not getting some fundamental part of youth culture, but can someone humor the old codger that writes this blog and please explain to me why half the people who send me photos are making some variation on this facial expression?

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Comments

336 responses to “Perhaps something smells bad?”

  1. kristen Avatar

    i’m on the boat with the person who said everyone is reading *way* too far into a stupid facial expression.

    someone start on the bonnet… that’s not even a possible fashion statement

  2. Fourth Grade Rats Avatar

    It’s because she’s a fat scene chick.

  3. Fourth Grade Rats Avatar

    It’s because she’s a fat scene chick.

  4. Fourth Grade Rats Avatar

    It’s because she’s a fat scene chick.

  5. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    really. it is just a facial expression.
    i try to smile nice in all of my pictures – but i always look like i’m trying to pull off a big shit-eating grin.
    it’s pretty awful.

  6. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    really. it is just a facial expression.
    i try to smile nice in all of my pictures – but i always look like i’m trying to pull off a big shit-eating grin.
    it’s pretty awful.

  7. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    really. it is just a facial expression.
    i try to smile nice in all of my pictures – but i always look like i’m trying to pull off a big shit-eating grin.
    it’s pretty awful.

  8. penski Avatar
    penski

    Jesus titty-sucking Christ! This place reminds me of that episode of the Simpsons when all the adults disappear to have sex constantly.

    So we’re in agreement? It’s the scene kids in conjunction with the myspack mafia, controlled by the reverse vampires and using clones of Dre as footsoldiers?

    Or my theory:

    They’re all fucking ugly.

    *n

  9. penski Avatar
    penski

    Jesus titty-sucking Christ! This place reminds me of that episode of the Simpsons when all the adults disappear to have sex constantly.

    So we’re in agreement? It’s the scene kids in conjunction with the myspack mafia, controlled by the reverse vampires and using clones of Dre as footsoldiers?

    Or my theory:

    They’re all fucking ugly.

    *n

  10. penski Avatar
    penski

    Jesus titty-sucking Christ! This place reminds me of that episode of the Simpsons when all the adults disappear to have sex constantly.

    So we’re in agreement? It’s the scene kids in conjunction with the myspack mafia, controlled by the reverse vampires and using clones of Dre as footsoldiers?

    Or my theory:

    They’re all fucking ugly.

    *n

  11. CainmosniDetalosi Avatar
    CainmosniDetalosi

    she was going for a smooch, the wind changed and her face got stuck like it!

    Thats what i was always told, if the wind changes your face gets stuck!

    (the things you believe when you are a child)

  12. CainmosniDetalosi Avatar
    CainmosniDetalosi

    she was going for a smooch, the wind changed and her face got stuck like it!

    Thats what i was always told, if the wind changes your face gets stuck!

    (the things you believe when you are a child)

  13. CainmosniDetalosi Avatar
    CainmosniDetalosi

    she was going for a smooch, the wind changed and her face got stuck like it!

    Thats what i was always told, if the wind changes your face gets stuck!

    (the things you believe when you are a child)

  14. fras Avatar
    fras

    I just dont like monroe piercings….

  15. fras Avatar
    fras

    I just dont like monroe piercings….

  16. fras Avatar
    fras

    I just dont like monroe piercings….

  17. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    if i was her i’d link this on my myspace…
    this’s gotta be worth some major scene points.

  18. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    if i was her i’d link this on my myspace…
    this’s gotta be worth some major scene points.

  19. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    if i was her i’d link this on my myspace…
    this’s gotta be worth some major scene points.

  20. Samael Avatar
    Samael

    wow i guess im lucky that im rarely in contact with the kind of self assured dumbasses who think that pro actively being “cool” doesn’t defeat the fucking purpose
    i know im a hater

    -hero

  21. Samael Avatar
    Samael

    wow i guess im lucky that im rarely in contact with the kind of self assured dumbasses who think that pro actively being “cool” doesn’t defeat the fucking purpose
    i know im a hater

    -hero

  22. Samael Avatar
    Samael

    wow i guess im lucky that im rarely in contact with the kind of self assured dumbasses who think that pro actively being “cool” doesn’t defeat the fucking purpose
    i know im a hater

    -hero

  23. E-Rich Avatar
    E-Rich

    maybe she just needs to fart…

  24. E-Rich Avatar
    E-Rich

    maybe she just needs to fart…

  25. E-Rich Avatar
    E-Rich

    maybe she just needs to fart…

  26. tellevator Avatar

    Because every white kid with a scenester haircut thinks they’re a gangster. I really don’t understand it and it’s my “peer group”. Maybe people don’t know how to smile anymore? Or maybe they have fucked up teeth like me so they don’t smile.
    Still, an awkward smile is still lower on the douchebag-o-meter than any sort of pursing of the lips. Especially if taken at a flattering angle. With lots of black eye liner.
    I think it stems from some sort of low self esteem or insecurity issue.

    Whateva, I do what I want!

  27. tellevator Avatar

    Because every white kid with a scenester haircut thinks they’re a gangster. I really don’t understand it and it’s my “peer group”. Maybe people don’t know how to smile anymore? Or maybe they have fucked up teeth like me so they don’t smile.
    Still, an awkward smile is still lower on the douchebag-o-meter than any sort of pursing of the lips. Especially if taken at a flattering angle. With lots of black eye liner.
    I think it stems from some sort of low self esteem or insecurity issue.

    Whateva, I do what I want!

  28. tellevator Avatar

    Because every white kid with a scenester haircut thinks they’re a gangster. I really don’t understand it and it’s my “peer group”. Maybe people don’t know how to smile anymore? Or maybe they have fucked up teeth like me so they don’t smile.
    Still, an awkward smile is still lower on the douchebag-o-meter than any sort of pursing of the lips. Especially if taken at a flattering angle. With lots of black eye liner.
    I think it stems from some sort of low self esteem or insecurity issue.

    Whateva, I do what I want!

  29. meh Avatar
    meh

    14 – MaidenDisaster, got it in one.

  30. meh Avatar
    meh

    14 – MaidenDisaster, got it in one.

  31. meh Avatar
    meh

    14 – MaidenDisaster, got it in one.

  32. Bas Avatar
    Bas

    It’s a “no future”, “fuck life” expression.
    Squatters, anti-globalists, international socialists and other freeloaders make this expression during riots (at least when they don’t cover their face)

  33. Bas Avatar
    Bas

    It’s a “no future”, “fuck life” expression.
    Squatters, anti-globalists, international socialists and other freeloaders make this expression during riots (at least when they don’t cover their face)

  34. Bas Avatar
    Bas

    It’s a “no future”, “fuck life” expression.
    Squatters, anti-globalists, international socialists and other freeloaders make this expression during riots (at least when they don’t cover their face)

  35. meg Avatar
    meg

    tony I think that was the best thing ever

  36. meg Avatar
    meg

    tony I think that was the best thing ever

  37. meg Avatar
    meg

    tony I think that was the best thing ever

  38. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    The person in the background looks like they’re about to spring into action and give her a wedgie.

  39. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    The person in the background looks like they’re about to spring into action and give her a wedgie.

  40. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    The person in the background looks like they’re about to spring into action and give her a wedgie.

  41. dugg Avatar
    dugg

    It’s a by-product of all the junk food young people eat that constipates them to the point of pain lol.

  42. dugg Avatar
    dugg

    It’s a by-product of all the junk food young people eat that constipates them to the point of pain lol.

  43. dugg Avatar
    dugg

    It’s a by-product of all the junk food young people eat that constipates them to the point of pain lol.

  44. kiff Avatar
    kiff

    blower’s cramp.

  45. kiff Avatar
    kiff

    blower’s cramp.

  46. kiff Avatar
    kiff

    blower’s cramp.

  47. LouieLouAy Avatar

    These responses are hysterical. I love it!

  48. LouieLouAy Avatar

    These responses are hysterical. I love it!

  49. LouieLouAy Avatar

    These responses are hysterical. I love it!

  50. Chrissie (Australia) Avatar
    Chrissie (Australia)

    It’s a terrible photo of her, and reminds me of one of my bitch ex girlfriends from high school. She held that face fairly regularly. If and when I submit photos of myself onto the web, I generally want them to be natural and thus nice looking (hah, yes, go me and my self confidence), and it’s nice when other people on here look natural, too, not some… mutated duck… thing.

    Unless it really IS cool, and I missed the memo. A lot of these comments are making me think that might be the case…

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