Why is it called Chelsea smile?

Glasgow smile
Named after the boroughs (Glasgow, Scotland; Chelsea in London) where these forms of punishment wounding were first popularised by street gangs.
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Why do people do a Chelsea smile?

A Glasgow smile (also known as a Chelsea smile, or a Glasgow, Chelsea, Huyton, A buck 50 or Cheshire grin) is a wound caused by making a cut from the corners of a victim's mouth up to the ears, leaving a scar in the shape of a smile.
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Where did the term Chelsea Grin come from?

Drawing on the tradition of terror inspired by Glasgow's fearsome gangs of the Industrial Revolution, the Headhunters adopted the Glasgow smile as their own trademark, calling it “the Chelsea smile” or “the Chelsea grin.”
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Where did the name Glasgow smile come from?

The practice originated in Glasgow in the 1920s and 1930s among street crooks. Gangs would often use it to on others as a warning not to mess with them. Cut throat razors would commonly be used to create the smile.
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What is a Chelsea grin?

A Chelsea Grin in soccer hooligan terminology is the act of cutting a rivals mouth with either a credit card or blade and then kicking them in the crotch so their mouth muscles split into a bloody grimace.
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Glasgow Grin - Worst Punishment in the History of Mankind



What's a Glasgow kiss?

A Glasgow Kiss [n.] A headbutt or a strike with the head to someone's sensitive area.
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Why does the Joker have a Glasgow smile?

According to the Joker, his wife – who used to tell him he needed to “smile more” – got into trouble with gambling sharks who “carved her face”. As they didn't have money for surgery and he wanted to “see her smile again” and let her know he didn't care about the scars, he disfigured his own mouth in solidarity.
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Why do people do the Glasgow smile?

The practice originated in Glasgow in the 1920s and 1930s among street crooks. Gangs would often use it to on others as a warning not to mess with them. Cut throat razors would commonly be used to create the smile.
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Is Glasgow safe?

Is It Safe to Travel to Glasgow? Yes, Glasgow is a very safe place for tourists. Glaswegians are friendly, welcoming and warm. Scottish people are all a hospitable bunch, and Glasgow is one of the best places to get acquainted with real Scottish charm.
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What is an Irish kiss?

Kissing someone who is Irish is pretty much the next best thing to kissing the stone in Blarney Castle, which is likely where this famous saying comes from. According to legend, kissing the stone will give you the power of eloquent and persuasive speech. Two different stories relate kissing the stone with luck.
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What's a Liverpool kiss?

Liverpool kiss (plural Liverpool kisses) (UK, Australia, New Zealand, slang) A headbutt.
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What does nipping mean in Scottish?

of a speaker or his words: to be sharp or biting, to address in a sarcastic manner.
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What is an awkward smile called?

5. Sarcastic Smile. The sarcastic smile suggests a positive emotion, but the eyes give it away with a look of disdain. Crooked and with conflicting emotions, this small smile often comes with narrowed eyes and could be considered a smirk.
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How do you smirk a guy?

Keep your chin pointed down and turn your head slightly away from the camera. The angle will highlight your jaw and make it look stronger. There's more to a genuine smile than turning up the corners of your mouth and flashing your teeth.
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How can I smile without teeth?

How do you smile without teeth? Put your tongue on the roof of your mouth. Then, lift the corners of your mouth into a small smile. Keeping your tongue on the roof of your mouth tightens your cheek and jaw muscles, which makes your face look slimmer and more natural.
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How do you make Joker scars?

Apply a white cream makeup to the entire face. Then, gently apply black cream makeup to the eyes and smear for a distressed look. Paint the lips and scars with a red cream makeup. Gently wipe a wet sponge over the makeup to further distress the surface and blend the edges of the scars into the surrounding skin.
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Why did Alex Koehler leave Chelsea?

Alex Koehler has opted to part ways with the band following his recent time spent in rehab and the life changes he's made in newly found sobriety. We are all at a mutual understanding that the nomadic and trying nature of touring is much too volatile of an environment for a recovering alcoholic.
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