How does mimicry affect the way we judge other people? Whose behavior do we imitate, and in what situations? It turns out that we are more likely to mimic people who express joy, and we perceive those ...

According to new research published in Emotion, those snap decisions may hinge on something surprisingly simple - whether ...

Smiles do more than express emotion - new research shows they can unconsciously influence trust and shape how we perceive ...

Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, the co-creators of Smiling Friends, don’t really watch many cartoons these days. It’s something they’ve shared before in interviews, and something they reiterate on a ...

Now in its third season, the Adult Swim series from Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel continues to spawn memes and grow its fanbase Adult Swim Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, the co-creators of Smiling ...

You don’t need a reason. You don’t need permission… just smile! A genuine smile is more powerful than any pitch — it builds instant connection and trust. Smiling isn’t about faking happiness; it’s a ...

People instinctively mimic others’ facial expressions, but new research shows we do this far more with joyful faces than with sadness or anger—and that the intensity of mimicry predicts how much we ...

Smiling Friends co-creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack spoke with PEOPLE about the show's third season, the lore behind a few fan-favorite characters and their hopes for an eventual film The Adult ...