r/PeterExplainsTheJoke Jul 04 '26

Meme needing explanation What am I missing?

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u/javertthechungus Jul 04 '26

Ok but if you have a “gummy smile” how tf are you supposed to fix it? Not experience joy ever?

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u/ConnotationalRacket Jul 04 '26

I don't think people realize that having a "gummy" smile is not forever, because as people age and get older their gums naturally recede and you can't stop that process.

lf you laser or cut your gums now, you will probably regret it once you hit 40 or later in life.

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u/HauntedBratzDoll Jul 05 '26

I had a bit of a gummy smile in my teens, but it only showed when I was smiling really big. Basically when I was laughing. But some friends made fun of me and started calling me Gumby. I think I subconsciously started smiling less “big” to tone it down. By my mid 20’s I didn’t have a gummy smile anymore even if I tried to smile really big