Is Joe Higgins physically incapable of smiling?

Einhard · 22-01-2011 02:21AM #1

I was listeing to Joe Higgins on the wireless today, and just realised that I had never, ever caught a glimpse of his pearly whites framed in a smile. I probably disagree with everything he stands for politically, but I still respect him, and admire him for his integrity. But he's so earnest he comes across almost as dour. So, the quesion is: Has anyone ever seen Uncle Joe smile, or heard him laugh? Even better, does anyone have photographic evidence of this rare occurence?

Duffy the Vampire Slayer · 22-01-2011 02:29AM

Smiling is a pastime of the bourgeoisie.

Sharpshooter · 22-01-2011 02:43AM

Einhard wrote: »

I was listeing to Joe Higgins on the wireless today, and just realised that I had never, ever caught a glimpse of his pearly whites framed in a smile.

The tv has pictures..:pac:

TeddyTedson · 22-01-2011 02:46AM

He's smiling here.
Probably laughing that he got away with it.

Revolution9 · 22-01-2011 02:48AM

TeddyTedson wrote: »

He's smiling here.
Probably laughing that he got away with it.

:rolleyes: Word fail.

Shulgin · 22-01-2011 02:50AM

Joe smiling

Might be 'shopped though. :pac: Fair play to himself though, a good man.

Revolution9 · 22-01-2011 02:51AM

Found one

http://www.independent.ie/opinion/columnists/shane-ross/joe-laughs-all-the-way-to-bank-1484614.html

Einhard · 22-01-2011 02:51AM

TeddyTedson wrote: »

He's smiling here.
Probably laughing that he got away with it.

Who the feck is he?

Revolution9 · 22-01-2011 02:51AM

Einhard wrote: »

Who the feck is he?

He posted John Higgins, the Snooker player

Einhard · 22-01-2011 02:52AM

Shulgin wrote: »

Joe smiling

Might be 'shopped though. :pac: Fair play to himself though, a good man.

A horribly forced, kinda scary smile doesn't count! It looks like his jaw is going to seize up with the effort!

TeddyTedson · 22-01-2011 02:58AM

Einhard wrote: »

I was listeing to Joe Higgins on the wireless today, and just realised that I had never, ever caught a glimpse of his pearly white framed in a smile. I probably disagree with everything he stands for politically, but I still respect him, and admire him for his integrity. But he's so earnest he comes across almost as dour. So, the quesion is: Has anyone ever seen Uncle Joe smile, or heard him laugh? Even better, does anyone have photographic evidence of this rare occurence?

Revolution9 wrote: »

He posted John Higgins, the Snooker player

Can ya blame me?

whatsamsn · 22-01-2011 03:02AM

http://www.google.ie/images?hl=en&cr=countryIE&client=firefox-a&hs=WCp&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=s&q=joe%20higgins&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=820

Hahaha. Guy hardly smilies.

Esel · 22-01-2011 03:11AM

whatsamsn wrote: »

http://www.google.ie/images?hl=en&cr=countryIE&client=firefox-a&hs=WCp&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=s&q=joe%20higgins&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=820

Hahaha. Guy hardly smilies.

On that link, google says:

Related searches: gerry adams

plasmaguy · 22-01-2011 04:17AM

It's not just Joe Higgins.

It's everyone who is solidly left wing. Jack O'Connor, Eamon Gilmore, Pat Rabbitte, and so on.

Ok they smile the very odd time, but it's usually a forced smile.

It's like no-one will take you seriously on the left if you smile.

TeddyTedson · 22-01-2011 04:19AM

plasmaguy wrote: »

It's not just Joe Higgins.

It's everyone who is solidly left wing. Jack O'Connor, Eamon Gilmore, Pat Rabbitte, and so on.

Ok they smile the very odd time, but it's usually a forced smile.

It's like no-one will take you seriously on the left if you smile.

The only politician who really smiles is Bertie and Berite, and we all know why that is.

EdgarAllenPoo · 22-01-2011 08:00AM

Smiling doesn't put food in the mouths of children or provide a wage for the average working man so it's strictly against Joe's personal values, much like being in any way useful.

bonerm · 22-01-2011 09:01AM

Agreed. He'd be more more popular and well regarded if he smiled more often.

Come on Joe give us a smile.

mikemac · 22-01-2011 10:11AM

What's there to smile about, the working class are still being oppressed by their capitalist overlords

He'll start smiling when workers rise up and take control of their destiny

orourkeda · 22-01-2011 10:22AM

Einhard wrote: »

I was listeing to Joe Higgins on the wireless today, and just realised that I had never, ever caught a glimpse of his pearly whites framed in a smile. I probably disagree with everything he stands for politically, but I still respect him, and admire him for his integrity. But he's so earnest he comes across almost as dour. So, the quesion is: Has anyone ever seen Uncle Joe smile, or heard him laugh? Even better, does anyone have photographic evidence of this rare occurence?

Is this what you'll be basing your vote on.

orourkeda · 22-01-2011 10:24AM

EdgarAllenPoo wrote: »

Smiling doesn't put food in the mouths of children or provide a wage for the average working man so it's strictly against Joe's personal values, much like being in any way useful.

Is that why people elected Leo Varadkar in his place?

sollar · 22-01-2011 10:32AM

This looks like a photo he actually posed for. Bit mona lisa-eske, is he smiling or is he not. Auld joe doesn't go for the smiles by the looks of it.

images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSK0wPi4cmmDrraHpzD7WbyisGuJ4UW37Vqx1A7GH-fqNHv0geo

images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSK0wPi4cmmDrraHpzD7WbyisGuJ4UW37Vqx1A7GH-fqNHv0geo

Duffy the Vampire Slayer · 22-01-2011 01:12PM

I personally hate when people ask you to smile for a photo because I can't just smile spontaneously. Theres hardly a photo of me smiling where I knew the photo was being taken.

Is Joe Higgins physically incapable of smiling?

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