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An Internet Troll Told Marvel Studio’s First Solo Female Superhero To Smile, So She Shut Him Down In Epic Way
Why do men ask women to smile? This phenomenon occurs frequently enough to demand an explanation, and I have unconsciously done it myself a few times in the past. Do we do it with a genuine intention of spreading cheer and positivity? Or is there a more sinister, controlling motive behind it?
Brie Larson, star of Marvel’s first movie with a solo female superhero lead, has been bombarded with internet trolls since the release of the trailer for ‘Captain Marvel,’ asking why she is not sporting a ‘cheesy’ grin. Some even went as far with their trolling as photoshopping a smile onto images of her. But why? Her character is not there simply to look pretty, and she is a badass superhero on a mission to save the Earth from an alien invasion! Not exactly much to smile about in that situation I’d imagine. In response, knowing that she receives this kind of pressure simply because she is female, she decided to have a little photoshop fun of her own. She posted images of male Marvel superheroes looking positively delighted, baring their pearly-whites with radiant smiles. See how ridiculous it looks? These men certainly weren’t criticized for not smiling enough, and they were praised for their gritty portrayals of sometimes dark and serious characters.
Unfortunately, it seems that this genre of movie attracts a higher proportion of insecure guys that can’t handle a kickass, confident woman who doesn’t look exactly the way that they would prefer, and that is the crux of the issue. Many men are socialized to believe that women exist solely to look good for them and feel like it’s OK to instruct women on how they should act and feel.
The famous actress, a superhero both on and off-screen, followed up by saying: “Breaking news: You can be you. That means you can smile or not. You can be strong in the ways you want to be. You can own who you are. If anyone tells you different, don’t trust them.” And she is 100% right. So come on guys, let’s stop telling women to smile. It really is none of our business, and she will smile when it comes naturally to her, not just because you find it to be pleasing!
Scroll down below to check out the hilariously photoshopped images of Marvel characters below, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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Brie Larson is the star of Marvel’s first superhero movie with a solo female lead
She has been bombarded with online trolls since the release of the trailer for ‘Captain Marvel’
With people apparently not being happy about her expression
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One even decided to “fix it” in Photoshop
Brie Larson could not stay silent
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She responded with her own Photoshoped pics
Other people joined in as well
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Kathy Baylis 7 years ago
Remember the days when men didn't insist women always smile? Oh, yeah, those days haven't happened yet... Brie was right. Those a******s deserved to be called out, so all the hater twits on Twitter should just disappear back down into their moms' basements.
JessG 7 years ago
These movies are about serious things and situations, smiling in trailers or movie posters is ridiculous unless it's an actual comedy. And WHY was she the ONLY super hero character to be attacked about her lack of smile?!?! No one else was. These are hilarious pics, and just highlights how ridiculous it is to tell her to smile or not look so serious!
John Louis 7 years ago
Brilliant, the subtle double standards in our society are in many ways more restrictive than blatant sexism. They are easier to accept and harder to criticize, but the result is the same; treating women as second class citizens.
Patrick James 7 years ago
Love you Brie, btw can we please stop hating on every female lead ever? Honestly, grow up boys
Malcontent 7 years ago
Context matters- there is a reason why she ( and all the other actors ) aren't smiling like a nutter in various images or sequences- they're usually fighting for their lives...
JJ Priest 7 years ago
I think we can all agree that Thanos should smile more. And hopefully to mind our own f*****g business regarding whether someone chooses to smile or not. I just can't believe that someone made an issue out of this, the world is too full of self abuse experts for my liking.
Darryl Kerrigan 7 years ago
Not watching the Trailer as they ruin films noawadays. But I remember learning to fly in the air cadets. It’s stressful, pressured and scary. Anyone laughing as they get into a $200 million jet to fly a combat mission (is it set during the Desert shield/storm?) and potentially kill dozens of people shouldn’t be allowed to fly the mission. And she looks great with a moody face too (damnit, so close to a woke comment!)
Evgeniya Khon 7 years ago
Brie Larson is going to be marvelous as Captain Marvel!!!!! Period:)
Kathy Baylis 7 years ago
Remember the days when men didn't insist women always smile? Oh, yeah, those days haven't happened yet... Brie was right. Those a******s deserved to be called out, so all the hater twits on Twitter should just disappear back down into their moms' basements.
JessG 7 years ago
These movies are about serious things and situations, smiling in trailers or movie posters is ridiculous unless it's an actual comedy. And WHY was she the ONLY super hero character to be attacked about her lack of smile?!?! No one else was. These are hilarious pics, and just highlights how ridiculous it is to tell her to smile or not look so serious!
John Louis 7 years ago
Brilliant, the subtle double standards in our society are in many ways more restrictive than blatant sexism. They are easier to accept and harder to criticize, but the result is the same; treating women as second class citizens.
Patrick James 7 years ago
Love you Brie, btw can we please stop hating on every female lead ever? Honestly, grow up boys
Malcontent 7 years ago
Context matters- there is a reason why she ( and all the other actors ) aren't smiling like a nutter in various images or sequences- they're usually fighting for their lives...
JJ Priest 7 years ago
I think we can all agree that Thanos should smile more. And hopefully to mind our own f*****g business regarding whether someone chooses to smile or not. I just can't believe that someone made an issue out of this, the world is too full of self abuse experts for my liking.
Darryl Kerrigan 7 years ago
Not watching the Trailer as they ruin films noawadays. But I remember learning to fly in the air cadets. It’s stressful, pressured and scary. Anyone laughing as they get into a $200 million jet to fly a combat mission (is it set during the Desert shield/storm?) and potentially kill dozens of people shouldn’t be allowed to fly the mission. And she looks great with a moody face too (damnit, so close to a woke comment!)
Evgeniya Khon 7 years ago
Brie Larson is going to be marvelous as Captain Marvel!!!!! Period:)
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