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[–] Gimmethelolz 0 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago 

It felt pretty silly to do, but they explained that a human smile is seen as a threatening expression to chimpanzees. When they are afraid or when they are trying to be intimidating, they will show all their top teeth and do what we call a “fear grimace.”

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[–] Nutkase ago 

So, like that stupid face my dog makes when she finally comes from under the bed after yelling at her to get out 5 time. Makes perfect sense when I think of it that way. Stupid little smile and roll on their backs to show submission.