6 Times Kanye West Suffered From ‘Resting Kanye Face’

Kanye West’s isn’t upset in all those photos. He just suffers from 'Kanye West Resting Face,' a condition that prevents Yeezy from  cracking a smile or showing a shred of emotion. Check out some of the most extreme cases of Resting Kanye Face here! Kanye West, 38, knows how to put on a brave face – or he tries to. Yeezy has been living with a debilitating condition known as "Resting Kanye Face," depriving him of the ability to smile or look emotional at all! Here is a list of some of the most extreme cases of this horrible affliction!

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“Resting Kanye Face” was first labeled as “Kanye West Resting Face,” courtesy of the fine folks at Goodwill, reports TMZ. An Illinois division of the nonprofit organization sent a newsletter, encouraging employees on how to have the “appropriate” reactions in the workplace during the holiday season. Goodwill has since apologized, saying they “meant no disrespect,” reports Uproxx. But they had a right to be concerned!

Here we see the subject, Yeezus, exhibiting the severest version of “Resting Kanye Face.” Is he thinking about Kim Kardashian? Is he calculating a run for president? Is he just hungry for lunch? His expression hides all.

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Even when dressed for a formal occasion like Paris Fashion Week or the Met Ball, Kanye Resting Face can strike. That wrap jacket or fancy tuxedo may be warmer than Kanye’s expression, as servers try to offer him a bite sized lobster roll or another drink.

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Imma gonna let you finish, but this is the best shot of Kanye West Resting Face at the of all time. Yes, this horrible affliction can strike when hanging with your friends or right before someone’s about to bum rush the stage. While he may have left a surprised look on the faces of Taylor Swift and Beck, Kanye’s mug remains stone cold.

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Professor Yeezy is ready to school you on having a blank face with a glassy eyed stare. When it comes to emoting, perhaps Kanye can take a lesson from his daughter, North West. After all, she holds a Master’s Degree in throwing a stank face.

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Is Kanye about to pick a fight or tell the photographer why Yeezy’s forthcoming album, SWISH, is going to change the game? One can’t really tell — such is the horrible affect of Kanye West Resting Face.

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Whether or not Kanye West Resting Face is contagious remains to be seen, but this photo may be evidence that the disease is spreading. Here, Kim also seems to have a plain, empty expression, mirroring Kanye’s frozen face. Could this be the start of an epidemic? Oh no!

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Get yourself tested for Resting Kanye Face, HollywoodLifers. It’s easy — just smile. If you can, you’re safe!