However, I'd like to do a poll. This is not about surgical enhancement, but about a facial expression in selfies and photos that go on social media or are sent to people whom the sender wants to be found attractive by. Many of us (myself included), if we have to be in a photo, prefer our best angle and best features on show (or at least hiding our worst ones). I think that's a pretty average thing to do.
Many people think they look better smiling, and many think they look better looking serious, thoughtful, moody, or sexy. Some of us think we look better pulling a silly face (like sticking out our tongue, for instance).
I'd appreciate knowing your thoughts on the facial expression whereby people push their lips forward in an exaggerated manner, often curling the corners of the mouth up as well. Ms. Mona Lisa demonstrates it here:
I have my own ideas about why this expression is so popular, and with whom, but I'd love to know your thoughts. Is this something you find attractive? If so, why? Is this something you find odd? If so, why? Have you or do you display this expression in photos (or even whilst out and about), and do you find it increases your attraction rates (however you might measure that)?
I'd be interested to know what you think about the (commonly called) "trout pout" or "duck face" (or do you have another name for it?). Thank you.
