RBF: Resting Bitch Face. Yes, it's a thing. A pretty annoying thing that seems to only be associated with women (why, because men are expected to look tough and angry, while women apparently should be depicted as sweet and innocent).
I honestly cannot tell you how many times I have heard these things (or something along these lines) in my life. Like listen, let me live my life with this face that although looks angry, honestly isn't. And no matter how many times you hear these remarks, they're still just as annoying.
And if you're pretty interested as to why some people have RBF and others don't, here's an article going over the science of this whole phenomenon. Below are 11 remarks that most people with RBF have heard at least once!
1. I literally thought you hated me!
??? Bruh, just because I don't talk to you (and 'cause my face looks like this) doesn't mean I hate you. But after that statement you're getting pretty close, I'm just saying…
2. You OK?
Like literally, *sigh* are you ok? Because I was doing pretty great before you asked that.
3. Are you mad?
No, this is literally just how my face is
4. Why don’t you ever talk?
Because you're kind of annoying? Ever thought of that?
5. You should smile more!
Think for a second why I don't smile at you. Ahh, yup there ya go because you're annoying
6. You should really fix your attitude
My attitude is perfect, thank you very much. Maybe start worrying about how you portray yourself more than how others appear...
7. Are you being sarcastic or are you actually happy?
One of my favorite remarks if I'm being honest. People are genuinely confused as to how you can convey any other emotion besides appearing angry.
8. You look tired
Okay, maybe this is true but like you don't have to point it out. Like, let me and my under eye bags live in peace
9. Do you think you're better than everyone else?
Ha, with this self-esteem? Think again
10. Is something the matter? Am I annoying you that much??
No? But sounds like I'm annoying you...
11. Looks like someone's in a bad mood....
Listen, you want to drop that condescending tone? Or maybe get some 20 feet away from me? Because pretty much that remark got me in a bad mood.
Although it does get pretty annoying having resting bitch face, it does have its perks. Such as having people not sitting next to you on the bus, being free from participating in small talk and appearing like you don't take sh*t from anyone. Because honestly, if people can't accept the way your face looks, it's their problem, not yours.
