The look on your face when no one's looking says a lot about you.
The look on your face when no one's looking says a lot about you.

Hi, I'm Mary Carr and I'm from Winterhaven, Florida. Let's talk about that.
Hi, I'm Mary Carr and I'm from Winterhaven, Florida. Let's talk about that.

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- You can win Mythical Shoes. - (inhales) Did you breathe in as much of
- You can win Mythical Shoes. - (inhales) Did you breathe in as much of

the universe as possible this morning? And then exhale the universe back
the universe as possible this morning? And then exhale the universe back

- into the universe? - (exhales) That was the motivational
- into the universe? - (exhales) That was the motivational

speech that we gave yesterday. You were listening, Link!
speech that we gave yesterday. You were listening, Link!

- I've thought a lot about it since then, - (inhales)
- I've thought a lot about it since then, - (inhales)

- and I haven't made more sense of it. - You need to cross your eyes a little bit
- and I haven't made more sense of it. - You need to cross your eyes a little bit

- when you inhale, though. - (both inhale)
- when you inhale, though. - (both inhale)

- (both exhale) - Then uncross them as you exhale.
- (both exhale) - Then uncross them as you exhale.

- (exhales) - You know, breathing is a good thing
- (exhales) - You know, breathing is a good thing

whether you involve the universe in it is your own business.
whether you involve the universe in it is your own business.

I don't think there's any way to not involve the universe in breathing.
I don't think there's any way to not involve the universe in breathing.

- If you figure that out, call us. - Plenty of things to talk about today.
- If you figure that out, call us. - Plenty of things to talk about today.

Things that we've talked about amongst ourselves in the past that we think can
Things that we've talked about amongst ourselves in the past that we think can

have a positive impact on your quality of life.
have a positive impact on your quality of life.

- (laughs) Yes. Is that what this is about? - That was my little intro.
- (laughs) Yes. Is that what this is about? - That was my little intro.

Something happened to me recently when I was at a restaurant, and it reminded me of
Something happened to me recently when I was at a restaurant, and it reminded me of

- something that we have talked about often. - Yes.
- something that we have talked about often. - Yes.

I was at the old Fuddruckers. You know, Fuddruckers?
I was at the old Fuddruckers. You know, Fuddruckers?

- Yeah. - Gotta be careful.
- Yeah. - Gotta be careful.

Is it as dangerous to eat there as it is to pronounce it?
Is it as dangerous to eat there as it is to pronounce it?

(laughs) Uh, no, it's pretty straightforward to eat there.
(laughs) Uh, no, it's pretty straightforward to eat there.

- Okay. - Much more straightforward to eat there.
- Okay. - Much more straightforward to eat there.

But I actually haven't been-- it's the first time I've ever been to Fuddruckers
But I actually haven't been-- it's the first time I've ever been to Fuddruckers

- as a family. - I've always been afraid to go.
- as a family. - I've always been afraid to go.

'Cause you just say, "Let's go to that restaurant. I'm not gonna say what it is,
'Cause you just say, "Let's go to that restaurant. I'm not gonna say what it is,

- but let's just go to that one." - Right. I've never been.
- but let's just go to that one." - Right. I've never been.

The one with the burgers. We go in, and the way it works is you order from
The one with the burgers. We go in, and the way it works is you order from

someone who's... you don't sit down. You go and you order your food and then
someone who's... you don't sit down. You go and you order your food and then

you wait for it to be made and then you go pick it up.
you wait for it to be made and then you go pick it up.

So it kind of happens like a fast food restaurant but then there's, like, nicer
So it kind of happens like a fast food restaurant but then there's, like, nicer

places to sit. It's kinda like... it's sorta like a fast food restaurant the more
places to sit. It's kinda like... it's sorta like a fast food restaurant the more

- I think about it. - Okay.
- I think about it. - Okay.

But that's besides the point. But as I was ordering my burger and the family's
But that's besides the point. But as I was ordering my burger and the family's

assorted burgers, I took note of the facial expression on the girl who was
assorted burgers, I took note of the facial expression on the girl who was

taking my order, and I thought to myself, "She has a pleasant facial expression."
taking my order, and I thought to myself, "She has a pleasant facial expression."

"She seems happy to be at Fuddruckers. She seems happy to be serving my family
"She seems happy to be at Fuddruckers. She seems happy to be serving my family

burgers, or at least finding out what we want."
burgers, or at least finding out what we want."

- So what was it like? - It was just sort of...
- So what was it like? - It was just sort of...

- I guess that's happy. - She was... I mean--
- I guess that's happy. - She was... I mean--

- Pleasant. - I don't do happy very well, but she
- Pleasant. - I don't do happy very well, but she

- was happy and inviting. Then... - Did she make a motion with her hands
- was happy and inviting. Then... - Did she make a motion with her hands

- like "Next?" - It was all isolated in the face. That's
- like "Next?" - It was all isolated in the face. That's

kind of my point. It all happened in the face and it just seemed like her default
kind of my point. It all happened in the face and it just seemed like her default

facial expression was one of invitation to order burgers and be happy about it.
facial expression was one of invitation to order burgers and be happy about it.

Or as I would call it, the "de-FAULT facial expression." You emphasize the "de" and
Or as I would call it, the "de-FAULT facial expression." You emphasize the "de" and

I emphasize the "fault" and we'll meet in the middle and people can side on either
I emphasize the "fault" and we'll meet in the middle and people can side on either

side. But yeah, that's really what we're getting to is that she had a default
side. But yeah, that's really what we're getting to is that she had a default

- facial expression. - Or a DE-fault. And then the girl who,
- facial expression. - Or a DE-fault. And then the girl who,

when they said, (nasally) "Rhett! Order for Rhett!" (normally) I went up
when they said, (nasally) "Rhett! Order for Rhett!" (normally) I went up

there to get it and the girl who was giving me the burger then, she had a bad
there to get it and the girl who was giving me the burger then, she had a bad

facial expression that made me feel like I had done something wrong. It was like
facial expression that made me feel like I had done something wrong. It was like

this, it was like... the way she pushed me the burgers was like....
this, it was like... the way she pushed me the burgers was like....

So her left corner of her mouth went up and her right corner went down.
So her left corner of her mouth went up and her right corner went down.

It wasn't that complex. And it wasn't-- I think I maybe just made an expression
It wasn't that complex. And it wasn't-- I think I maybe just made an expression

like, "I don't like working at Fuddruckers" but it was more like, "I can't believe you
like, "I don't like working at Fuddruckers" but it was more like, "I can't believe you

ordered that type of burger." It was just like, you know, she judged me. And it
ordered that type of burger." It was just like, you know, she judged me. And it

- was all default facial expression. - And this is what we mean by
- was all default facial expression. - And this is what we mean by

"default facial expression." It's the face that you make when you're not making
"default facial expression." It's the face that you make when you're not making

a face at all. When you don't have any thoughts that would lead to expressing
a face at all. When you don't have any thoughts that would lead to expressing

- emotions on your face. - Mmhm.
- emotions on your face. - Mmhm.

It's the at-rest position of your face when there's no need to communicate
It's the at-rest position of your face when there's no need to communicate

- anything. - When you're not experiencing any
- anything. - When you're not experiencing any

emotions other than just... whatever happens when you sit waiting for a
emotions other than just... whatever happens when you sit waiting for a

- plane in an airport. - Right. That's where we first started to
- plane in an airport. - Right. That's where we first started to

have this discussion, waiting for a plane. You know, it's a great place to do
have this discussion, waiting for a plane. You know, it's a great place to do

people-watching. A mall will also work. You sit down on a bench. Just watch people
people-watching. A mall will also work. You sit down on a bench. Just watch people

going by or sitting on other benches waiting for planes, shopping aimlessly
going by or sitting on other benches waiting for planes, shopping aimlessly

- Mmhm. - for earrings or whatever they do at
- Mmhm. - for earrings or whatever they do at

those little kiosks. Bluetooth headsets. People aren't thinking... you know?
those little kiosks. Bluetooth headsets. People aren't thinking... you know?

They're not in active communication with somebody, they're just going about their
They're not in active communication with somebody, they're just going about their

business, but looking at their face and analyzing what it's saying when they're
business, but looking at their face and analyzing what it's saying when they're

not intending to say anything is fascinating.
not intending to say anything is fascinating.

Because everyone is making an expression. That's the thing. You might be like,
Because everyone is making an expression. That's the thing. You might be like,

"What're you talking about? Nobody's-- They're not making a face." No, they ARE
"What're you talking about? Nobody's-- They're not making a face." No, they ARE

making a face, and some people, like this girl at Fuddruckers, has a pleasant...
making a face, and some people, like this girl at Fuddruckers, has a pleasant...

pleasant... like, her default expression was just one of quiet, happy, confidence.
pleasant... like, her default expression was just one of quiet, happy, confidence.

So it's the face you're making when you're not making a face, because if you have a
So it's the face you're making when you're not making a face, because if you have a

face, you're always making some sort of a face.
face, you're always making some sort of a face.

- Some "snort" of a face. - Even if you're not... snort of doing it
- Some "snort" of a face. - Even if you're not... snort of doing it

- on purpose. - But you know, the thing that gets me is
- on purpose. - But you know, the thing that gets me is

there are a lot of people... and you see this in a lot of... I don't wanna typify
there are a lot of people... and you see this in a lot of... I don't wanna typify

somebody, but you know, when I think, like, Orange County... 24-year-old girl.
somebody, but you know, when I think, like, Orange County... 24-year-old girl.

- Okay. - I think...
- Okay. - I think...

Like a biker? I think of bikers when I think of Orange County.
Like a biker? I think of bikers when I think of Orange County.

No, I'm talking, like, the OC, like where the rich people live.
No, I'm talking, like, the OC, like where the rich people live.

Oh. Isn't there also a biker reality show there?
Oh. Isn't there also a biker reality show there?

- But that really throws off my point. - So forget about that.
- But that really throws off my point. - So forget about that.

Like a Paris Hilton. She looks... annoyed. Her default expression is one of
Like a Paris Hilton. She looks... annoyed. Her default expression is one of

- annoyance. It's just like... - Like her eyes are going up, kinda, and
- annoyance. It's just like... - Like her eyes are going up, kinda, and

- her... she's breathing out of her nose. - I can't even do it, but it's just...
- her... she's breathing out of her nose. - I can't even do it, but it's just...

You know, I've had friends-- we're no longer friends for this reason--
You know, I've had friends-- we're no longer friends for this reason--

but their default facial expression is one of... it's like, "I'm smellin' something."
but their default facial expression is one of... it's like, "I'm smellin' something."

Like the nostrils are flared. Like, just the natural expression is more of a...
Like the nostrils are flared. Like, just the natural expression is more of a...

- Like "I just smelled something pungent." - But they're not upset about anything!
- Like "I just smelled something pungent." - But they're not upset about anything!

- It's the default! Or a DE-fault. - Yeah.
- It's the default! Or a DE-fault. - Yeah.

- It is just the face they make at rest. - They're not smelling anything at that
- It is just the face they make at rest. - They're not smelling anything at that

moment. Have you ever run across these people? Maybe you are one of these people.
moment. Have you ever run across these people? Maybe you are one of these people.

Well, that's where we're gettin' to. But some people, their default facial
Well, that's where we're gettin' to. But some people, their default facial

expression-- I'm adopting your lingo now--
expression-- I'm adopting your lingo now--

- Yeah. - is a mouth-open... partially open
- Yeah. - is a mouth-open... partially open

like this.
like this.

Now that can-- this can be one of two things. The expression you're making,
Now that can-- this can be one of two things. The expression you're making,

where the mouth is gaped open and the eyes are blank... is just one of... I'm sorry,
where the mouth is gaped open and the eyes are blank... is just one of... I'm sorry,

but you look stupid if you're just at rest in this way. Now, if the eyes are open
but you look stupid if you're just at rest in this way. Now, if the eyes are open

a little bit and they're focused on something, you could-- your default
a little bit and they're focused on something, you could-- your default

facial expression could be that you're freaked out. So, either way, when your
facial expression could be that you're freaked out. So, either way, when your

mouth's open, you got two options: you're either stupid or you're freaked out.
mouth's open, you got two options: you're either stupid or you're freaked out.

But if your mouth open is your default expression, you're stupid. I'm sorry.
But if your mouth open is your default expression, you're stupid. I'm sorry.

I'm just telling you. You need to keep mouth closed! Don't just sit there with
I'm just telling you. You need to keep mouth closed! Don't just sit there with

your mouth open! Don't be a mouth breather! Don't be a mouth breather!
your mouth open! Don't be a mouth breather! Don't be a mouth breather!

But the people are saying, "What if I have a sinus infection?" I can't--
But the people are saying, "What if I have a sinus infection?" I can't--

- (snorts) can't breathe out your nose! - When you're sick, when you're sick, all
- (snorts) can't breathe out your nose! - When you're sick, when you're sick, all

bets are off. You can do whatever you want to when you're sick. But when you're
bets are off. You can do whatever you want to when you're sick. But when you're

completely healthy, keep the mouth closed. Just figure out a way. I don't know if
completely healthy, keep the mouth closed. Just figure out a way. I don't know if

there's, like, a structural issue there, but just figure out a way to get the lips
there's, like, a structural issue there, but just figure out a way to get the lips

(muffled) to meet in the middle. Even if you have to do this.
(muffled) to meet in the middle. Even if you have to do this.

(normally) It's better than... Listen. You usually make a default facial expression
(normally) It's better than... Listen. You usually make a default facial expression

in, like, a job interview. If you go into a job interview
in, like, a job interview. If you go into a job interview

- Yep. - and the dude is asking you a question
- Yep. - and the dude is asking you a question

- and you're like... You won't get hired. - Yeah. We don't have to go out on a limb
- and you're like... You won't get hired. - Yeah. We don't have to go out on a limb

- there. - You won't get hired.
- there. - You won't get hired.

A job interview's a good way to think about it. If you've got the default,
A job interview's a good way to think about it. If you've got the default,

you know, "I'm critical and not happy," like where the frown... you know? If your
you know, "I'm critical and not happy," like where the frown... you know? If your

mouth goes down? I don't think you're gonna get a job either.
mouth goes down? I don't think you're gonna get a job either.

- You might get one in quality control. - That is true. (laughs)
- You might get one in quality control. - That is true. (laughs)

Let's put this guy somewhere where he can make judgments about things. Which kind of
Let's put this guy somewhere where he can make judgments about things. Which kind of

leads to... we both have default facial expressions.
leads to... we both have default facial expressions.

Well let me see. Assume your...
Well let me see. Assume your...

- Definitely not happy. Definitely... - I know. I've seen...
- Definitely not happy. Definitely... - I know. I've seen...

- It's the eyebrows. - My wife has told me about this.
- It's the eyebrows. - My wife has told me about this.

When I'm at rest... if I'm thinking about anything-- and I'm usually thinking about
When I'm at rest... if I'm thinking about anything-- and I'm usually thinking about

something-- my mouth is closed, first of all.
something-- my mouth is closed, first of all.

- Yeah. - But I crinkle my eyebrows. And I know
- Yeah. - But I crinkle my eyebrows. And I know

- that I look a little bit like... - Mmhm.
- that I look a little bit like... - Mmhm.

"This guy's thinking about something and it's probably negative." I mean, I admit
"This guy's thinking about something and it's probably negative." I mean, I admit

- that. So I have been-- - It's borderline confused, and
- that. So I have been-- - It's borderline confused, and

- that's dangerous. - I take that into account when I interact
- that's dangerous. - I take that into account when I interact

with somebody. Like when I meet somebody for the first time, I try to think,
with somebody. Like when I meet somebody for the first time, I try to think,

"Oh, you look like a jerk right now. You need to..."
"Oh, you look like a jerk right now. You need to..."

Raise your eyebrows maybe. Oh, you go with a smile? You try to feign a smile?
Raise your eyebrows maybe. Oh, you go with a smile? You try to feign a smile?

Just a little-- just like the girl at Fuddruckers a little bit. Just sort of a...
Just a little-- just like the girl at Fuddruckers a little bit. Just sort of a...

That doesn't work for you, man. You can't fake a smile. You gotta...
That doesn't work for you, man. You can't fake a smile. You gotta...

Forget that. Just raise the eyebrows. Like, be mad. Even be mad. And then...
Forget that. Just raise the eyebrows. Like, be mad. Even be mad. And then...

Look at the people. And then raise the eyebrows. (laughs) Your nostril is flaring!
Look at the people. And then raise the eyebrows. (laughs) Your nostril is flaring!

That's better. That's an improvement. What do you think about me?
That's better. That's an improvement. What do you think about me?

All right, I'm waitin' for a plane.
All right, I'm waitin' for a plane.

I'm trying not to be annoyed that I'm waiting for a plane. I expected it,
I'm trying not to be annoyed that I'm waiting for a plane. I expected it,

so I'm just...
so I'm just...

- You look a little sad! - I do have older people come up to me
- You look a little sad! - I do have older people come up to me

in public places and say, "Can I help you with something?"
in public places and say, "Can I help you with something?"

- (laughs) - I have had that happen.
- (laughs) - I have had that happen.

- If I'm just sittin' on a bench... - (softly) Are you lost? (laughs)
- If I'm just sittin' on a bench... - (softly) Are you lost? (laughs)

Older women come up to me as if I'm a lost... an isolated toddler.
Older women come up to me as if I'm a lost... an isolated toddler.

- Where are your parents at? - Yeah. (laughs)
- Where are your parents at? - Yeah. (laughs)

So, I mean, I guess I would change... maybe just give a little upturn to the--
So, I mean, I guess I would change... maybe just give a little upturn to the--

Just one side of your face. (laughs)
Just one side of your face. (laughs)

Just don't-- you got sad eyes. Just sort of-- (laughs)
Just don't-- you got sad eyes. Just sort of-- (laughs)

- I think the point here is... - Maybe one-- if I look up,
- I think the point here is... - Maybe one-- if I look up,

- it's kind of in wonderment. - You all have a default facial expression,
- it's kind of in wonderment. - You all have a default facial expression,

- and you need to know what it is. - Discover it and tame it!
- and you need to know what it is. - Discover it and tame it!

You either need to own it, or you need to take it into account in different social
You either need to own it, or you need to take it into account in different social

situations. And if you're a mouth breather, you need to make serious efforts to keep
situations. And if you're a mouth breather, you need to make serious efforts to keep

- the mouth closed at all times. - And if you have a sinus infection, just
- the mouth closed at all times. - And if you have a sinus infection, just

- hold your breath! - (laughs)
- hold your breath! - (laughs)

Let's spin the wheel and see how we're gonna end this episode of
Let's spin the wheel and see how we're gonna end this episode of

Good Mythical Morning. We're here to help you. We're here to spark conversations and
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be your friends.
be your friends.

(Rhett) Interpretive dance.
(Rhett) Interpretive dance.

- Who dances? - I think it's your turn to dance.
- Who dances? - I think it's your turn to dance.

I've definitely danced in the past. Let's move this out of the way here.
I've definitely danced in the past. Let's move this out of the way here.

(dramatically, over soft music) As a seedling is planted in the dirt, and
(dramatically, over soft music) As a seedling is planted in the dirt, and

emerges when it feels the rays of the sun, slowly, with a default facial expression
emerges when it feels the rays of the sun, slowly, with a default facial expression

of sheer wonderment mixed with "I'm smelling something bad"...
of sheer wonderment mixed with "I'm smelling something bad"...

The petals of the flower reach out to photosynthesize. It breathes in
The petals of the flower reach out to photosynthesize. It breathes in

the universe, and as it breathes out, it's as if the flower is saying, "Thank you for
the universe, and as it breathes out, it's as if the flower is saying, "Thank you for

making us a part of your morning routine whenever your Mythical Morning may happen."
making us a part of your morning routine whenever your Mythical Morning may happen."

And then it dies.
And then it dies.

But you don't die. You continue watching.
But you don't die. You continue watching.

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