17 Funny Replies when Someone Tells You to Smile ...

By Holly • May 24, 2026 • MD

Sometimes, men will tell you to smile, just because it would make you look prettier. At other times, they'll tell you to smile, because you look miserable, even though you're just walking around like usual. While they might have good intentions, their request can be pretty irritating. That's why you should use these replies the next time someone orders you to smile:

1. I Will, as Soon as You Leave

I Will, as Soon as You Leave Once they're gone, you'll finally have something to smile about. They just won't see it, because their back will be to you.

2. It Takes More Energy to Frown than It Does to Smile, so I’m Exercising

person, speech, screenshot, You can't do jumping jacks while walking down the street, but you can frown. It's your workout for the day.

3. I'm Psychic, and I'm Just Too Bummed over What's about to Happen to You to Smile

I'm Psychic, and I'm Just Too Bummed over What's about to Happen to You to Smile Even though they'll know this is a lie, it'll still freak them out a bit. The look on their face will be worth it.

4. I Never Smile before I Kill a Man

I Never Smile before I Kill a Man Hopefully, this will make you sound so intimidating that he'll walk away.

5. I Can’t. I Just Got a Facelift

hair, face, person, head, hairstyle, Plastic surgery keeps your face in place. It makes it hard to express emotion.

6. I Didn’t Want You to Think I Was Laughing at How Ugly You Looked

I Didn’t Want You to Think I Was Laughing at How Ugly You Looked If he's going to insult you by telling you to smile, you can insult him right back.

7. There’s Nothing to Smile about on This God Forsaken Planet

There’s Nothing to Smile about on This God Forsaken Planet Here's a way to put a damper on his day. Remind him of how cruel the world can be.

8. I Can’t Smile on Command. I’m Not a Dog

I Can’t Smile on Command. I’m Not a Dog He shouldn't walk around, barking orders, anyway.

9. Why?

Why? If he tells you it's so you can look prettier, remind him that you don't exist in order to be his eye candy.

10. I Lost My Smile in the War

I Lost My Smile in the War Make sure you say this with a straight face. The more serious you sound, the better.

11. I’m Smiling on the inside

I’m Smiling on the inside Sometimes, this is true. You don't have to smile every time that you're in a good mood.

12. You First

hair, person, man, hairstyle, facial hair, If he won't smile when you ask him to, then why should you smile when he asks you to?

13. What I do with My Face Isn’t Any of Your Business

person, mouth, screenshot, interaction, This is the truth. Your body belongs to you and only you--and that includes your face.

14. You Know Who Makes Me Smile? My Boyfriend

You Know Who Makes Me Smile? My Boyfriend If he was telling you to smile in a flirty way, then this comment should push him away. It'll make him realize he doesn't stand a chance.

15. I Was Born without Smiling Muscles

person, speech, clergy, profession, bishop, Once you walk away, he might even Google this to see if you could've been telling the truth.

16. Smiling Goes against Everything I Stand for

Smiling Goes against Everything I Stand for Everybody believes in different things. Maybe you're not the type to smile.

17. My Body, My Choice

My Body, My Choice Truer words have never been spoken.

Not all men tell you to smile in order to be rude. Sometimes, it's a friendly request to cheer you up. Of course, if he's clearly being condescending, you should use one of these replies to put him in his place. What other replies have you used after being told to smile?

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  • karen

    2018-11-05T14:08:17.871Z

    😘💛😘💛😘
  • Eye

    2022-03-18T00:51:08.114Z

    .I can't. I'm trying to not get wrinkles.
  • Kris

    2016-03-10T16:26:11.563Z

    I get them, I still think they're rude.
  • Crystal

    2016-03-13T03:29:38.865Z

    They are so funny!!
  • Sherry

    2023-04-23T09:51:55.991Z

    This makes me smile😅😆🤣
  • Sev

    2016-03-10T10:38:23.947Z

    I always just ask why. It usually shuts them up quickly because they don't know what to say other than "because I said so"
  • Dia_Torre97

    2016-03-10T16:34:42.016Z

    Brilliant 😂😂
  • Bree

    2016-03-10T09:18:36.245Z

    So glad that someone else gets this. Thought I was the only one. Haha Thank you!
  • Kate

    2017-03-02T03:40:51.017Z

    SAMMY
  • Mariuxi

    2017-03-01T21:30:57.934Z

    I agree with the above!
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