Do people inside mascot costumes smile when taking a picture?

Philippines
November 19, 2007 9:40am CST
I'm browsing in my 7th birthday album and saw tons of pictures with Jollibee and a thought came to me, "Is the person in that mascot costume really smiling?". Jollibee is the name of the mascot anyways.
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Lady_Justice
@Lady_Justice (969)
• United States
20 Nov 07
Welcome to myLot. That's a really interesting question and I never thought about whether or not a mascot smiles inside the costume when pictures are taken. I'd guess some do just out of habit, even though nobody can see. I probably would...
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kaban316
@kaban316 (27)
• Philippines
21 Nov 07
Thank for the welcome... By the way, I asked some friends, in real life, of mine and luckily one of them have a part-time as a mascot and he said that he normally smiles when taking a picture. Then I told him why smile when the camera won't see your smile anyways. Then we just laughed and laughed not knowing what we are laughing at. lol...
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faith210
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
20 Nov 07
Hi kaban316! That is interesting to really find out. haha.. Never knew if they do but I think they might be smiling because how can they not be affected with all those happy faces around them don't you think so? However, I learned from a friend that wearing those costumes are really a drag because it tends to get really hot inside so probably they are grimacing somehow. Take care and have a nice day.
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jtr115
@jtr115 (722)
• United States
1 May 08
I'm sure many costumers do smile out of habit, even if it's just a small grin. If the costume's head has a movable jaw, I wonder how many simply open their mouths a bit to make it look like a goofy grin.
jessicaashleigh
@jessicaashleigh (59)
• United States
20 Nov 07
when i have had a picture taken in a full face mask, i smile... i guess its just habit... not that you really need to though!
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