Resting bitch face

[peacetraveler22]

Today I was reminded of a unique phenomenon we call "resting bitch face" in English. I'm not sure if this expression is used in Russian, but it refers to people (mostly women) who always have an angry, annoyed or irritated expression on their face. The expression does not always correlate with the emotions of the particular moment, and there have been some psychological and physiological studies to determine whether resting bitch face is genetically inherent, or whether it's a true reflection of a person's mood or personality. There has been no conclusive answer. :) Normally, I'm a very cheerful, smiley person but lately it seems I probably have this resting bitch face expression too often. Do you know women, or men, who always have this look of displeasure or irritation on their face? There are several female celebrities who have notably been diagnosed as having resting bitch face - Kristen Stewart, Anna Kendrick, Victoria Beckham. Just look at photos of them online, and you will see it's true! Personally, I could never date or constantly be around someone who always looks like a sour puss! :)) A nice smile is immediately inviting, while a look like this screams "stay away!"

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[aavenger.livejournal.com]

I know them, of course, but I do not like lives... prefer to listen in comfort - with no fears, as the stop button is always with me :)))

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Good strategy, esp. for hardcore "dude" music, because the crowds become very aggressive. Too much testosterone in one place. :)) I have never experienced this at a Tori Amos or Ani Difranco concert. If you know them, which is doubtful.

[aavenger.livejournal.com]

You will be surprised, but I also know Mylene Farmer and Belinda Carlisle, Johnny Cash and Joe Dassin, Frank Sinatra and Edith Piaf :)))

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Worse than Lamb of God! My male cousins torture me with this type of music in the car!! Mental distress. :)

[aavenger.livejournal.com]

Come on! It's fine for a type of relaxation, but while driving I would prefer something electronic - soft and melodic, or new age :)))

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

This hardcore music makes my heart rate increase and causes stress, not relaxation. I do not see how it can be relaxing to anyone. :) When I'm angry, I will listen to Metallica, KORN or the Deftones. Yes, I'm old. :)) This is decent chick metal to release stress and negative emotions. Plus it's better, and safer, than punching a wall. :))

[aavenger.livejournal.com]

What about Ronnie James Dio? Or maybe Ozzy? Or Accept's Udo? :)))

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Well, Crazy Train is good. It's the best Ozzy song in my opinion. Accept's Udo?? Never heard of it (him?), so I will have to research further, and expose my ears to new sounds. I reserve the right to answer later about the relaxation impact of this unknown artist or band. :)

[aavenger.livejournal.com]

Sure thing :) Accept is an old-school metal band, and Udo is for vocals :)))

[qi-tronic.livejournal.com]

Oh, Ronny James Dio, Accept, my childhood :))
I was a metal fan.
It was the only music which could express my personality.

Udo is a cutie :)
And he didn't need this made-up growling!
www. youtube. com/watch?v=1sIqeawDe6I
www. youtube. com/watch?v=_1fHzXR_Wlg

But all these metal bands now seem funny.
They make scary faces and play with satanist themes but they lack real hatred.
I don't feel real power or fear ...
The dark side is not strong in them :)