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[–] yamdoot@lemm.ee 69 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Why are some people so happy in their mug shot? Are they planning to use it for political clout?

[–] OberonSwanson@sh.itjust.works 48 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Of course, they know Republican voters that elect them will enjoy the trolling.

[–] Delusional@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yup. They don't give a flying fuck about honesty or integrity. That's been proven time and time again.

[–] Pinklink@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Some do they are just brainwashed. Had one blue collar coworker tell me “I think Fox News gives the most unbiased news”

[–] mustardman@discuss.tchncs.de 25 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It is generally a psychological tactic to make you publicly seem innocent. The typical resting-face mugshot make people not seem as friendly, and therefore guilty.

[–] STUPIDVIPGUY@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

lol trump seems to have embraced the flip side of that coin, looking grumpier than ever. Obviously it didn't interfere with his schedule too much though considering he obviously got that fresh spray tan done the morning of

[–] JDubbleu@programming.dev 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The issue is when it comes to trial it does the exact opposite. I've heard time and time again to be nothing but stoic if you ever get booked because the prosecution will claim you smiling in your mugshot shows you have no remorse.

[–] balderdash9@lemmy.zip 9 points 1 year ago

That's the face of 0 consequences lol

[–] Buttons@programming.dev 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The turned the lights on so bright that one guy had to squint, makes him look like he's smiling.

"We have ways of making you smile..." -- The police mugshot guy probably

[–] CraigeryTheKid@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

short answer would be they aren't taking it seriously, and it helps support their 'fake trial' stance.