Why Don’t You Try Smiling?

Text on the meme

Why don't you try smiling?

What it means

Misato Katsuragi smiles warmly and asks Rei Ayanami, “Why don't you try smiling?” Rei remains expressionless, then subtly shifts into an even more serious frown. The joke is Rei’s famously emotionless reaction to an awkward request to show happiness, making the clip useful as a deadpan reaction to forced positivity or uncomfortable advice. EN: Misato Katsuragi smiles warmly and asks Rei Ayanami, “Why don't you try smiling?” Rei remains expressionless, then subtly shifts into an even more serious frown. The joke is Rei’s famously emotionless reaction to an awkward request to show happiness, making the clip useful as a deadpan reaction to forced positivity or uncomfortable advice.

Who

Misato Katsuragi (Мисато Кацураги) — Neon Genesis Evangelion Rei Ayanami (綾波レイ) — Neon Genesis Evangelion

Objects

anime girl with brown hair / аниме-девушка с каштановыми волосами blue-haired anime girl / синеволосая аниме-девушка school-style bodysuit / облегающий костюм red choker / красный чокер white collar / белый воротник shoulder armor / наплечная броня smile / улыбка frown / хмурое выражение close-up / крупный план dark orange background / тёмно-оранжевый фон