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{{Quote|You try to tell yourself over and over, it’s just an image.Just a stupid picture of a stupid dog that somone has photoshopped teeth onto. It isn’t even scary, or at least it doesn’t scare you. Not one bit. How could it scare you? It’s just a picture. You tell …|The titular story.}}
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{{Infobox
|name= Smile Dog  
|Name = Smile Dog
|Gender= Male
|image = Smile4.jpeg
|Website= Creepypasta Wiki
|imagecaption = Spread the word.
|Fictonal Character= Yes
|maker = Unknown
|location= As a digital image
|type = Creepypasta
|date = 2008
}}
}}
'''Smile Dog''', also known as ''smile.jpg'' or ''smile.dog'', is a [[creepypasta]] character that appeared as an image file. The character appears in the story of the same name, in which some recalled its appearance as being a Siberian husky with an evil human-like grin. Another version has the dog's fur turned into red-tint and edited to have a bigger, eviler smile, which all users claim to be its "true form". Smile Dog is one of the classic creepypastas that were made in 2008, when it first spread around the imageboard website [[4chan]]. The original image claimed to have caused someone's nightmares when viewed, ranging from insanity to suicide,<ref>Bohen, K. P. (2020, December 12). <nowiki>[https://screenrant.com/jeff-the-killer-10-infamous-creepypastas-that-dont-hold-up-today/ "Jeff The Killer & 14 Other Infamous Creepypastas That Don't Hold Up"]</nowiki>. [[wikipedia:Screen Rant|ScreenRant]].</ref> according to those who saw it. However, the image is currently lost and has no origin whatsoever.<ref name="petslady">WarrenKeith, petslady.com/articles/horror_smile_dog_meme_60169 "The Horror Of The Smile Dog Meme"]. Petslady.com.</ref>
'''Smile Dog''' is the main antagonist in the [[creepypasta]] narrative of the same name. Referred to as <code>smile.jpg</code> or <code>smile.dog</code>, this character gained notoriety within the creepypasta community after its emergence on the imageboard [[website]] [[4chan]] in 2008.<ref name="petslady">WarrenKeith, petslady.com/articles/horror_smile_dog_meme_60169 "The Horror Of The Smile Dog Meme"]. Petslady.com.</ref> ''Smile Dog'' is characterized by its portrayal as a Siberian husky, featuring a disconcerting and eerily human-like grin. The true origin of the image, known as <code>smile.jpg</code>, remains an unsolved mystery. Individuals who claim to have encountered this image describe suffering from epileptic episodes and enduring profoundly disturbing nightmares involving ''Smile Dog''. These nightmares typically involve the creature compelling them to share the image with others. Failure to comply within three days results in a "nightmarish" transformation of the image, making those who view it became even more distressed.
==Story==
 
Smile Dog has numerous stories written by writers to explain it, but one of the most famous was written by an amateur writer. In the famous one, which was written in first-person,<ref name="Bustle">Peters, L. (2016, January 16). <nowiki>[https://www.bustle.com/articles/135749-is-smile-dog-real-heres-the-truth-about-the-classic-creepypasta-its-terrifying-image-file "Is "Smile Dog" Real? Here's The Truth About The Classic Creepypasta & Its Terrifying Image File"]</nowiki>. Bustle.</ref> involves a writer who narrates in the story that he had met an old woman named Mary E. in the summer of 2007, who was one of the 400 people that saw the original image of Smile Dog, when she was at the small Chicago-based [[wikipedia:Bulletin Board System|Bulletin Board System]] in 1992, which Mary was a sysop for.<ref name="Bustle" /> Mary was the most cited victim who saw the image, which some people referred to it as "smile.dog", and she had been mentioned in many Chicago newspapers’ online obituaries. The image was spread across on the /x/ of imageboard [[4chan]] on 2008,<ref name="petslady" /><ref name="Bustle" /> but the writer claimed that this is not what the original was, rather than it being a supposed close recreation, because it did not have the effect the original smile.jpg "''is believed to have''", such as "''sudden onset temporal lobe epilepsy and acute anxiety''". This image was reported to cause someone's "very vivid and disturbing nightmares" when viewed, and victims who allegedly saw the image described the hand on the image as "beckoning.", and some others claimed it to be the hand of the devil. For example, an anonymous hacker once flooded with the supposedly original smile.jpg on the forum of the site [[wikipedia:Something Awful|Something Awful]], causing most of the forum users to go insane and epileptic. The story also said that this image was originally spread as a chainmail in the "mid-to-late 90s", followed with a link to the image.
==Appearance==
[[File:SmileDogOriginal.jpeg|thumb|200px|The original image of Smile Dog’s “True Form”.]]
''Smile Dog'' is often portrayed as a dog-like creature resembling a [[wikipedi:Siberian husky|Siberian husky]] with a wide, eerie, and human-like grin, featuring sharp, white teeth. This unsettling image is typically illuminated by a sudden camera flash. In the background, a dimly lit room provides minimal details, focusing attention on the eerie grin. Additionally, many depictions include an outstretched, empty human hand emerging from the darkness on the left side of the frame, appearing to "beckon" the viewer and some have claimed it to be a hand of the devil.
 
==Personality and abilities==
''Smile Dog'' possesses a range of many abilities. When individuals view its image, it induces severe psychological torment, leading to vivid and distressing nightmares. This compels victims to experience prolonged mental distress. ''Smile Dog'' can also compel victims to "spread the word" with intense pressure, pushing them to share its image via various means, creating an ''overwhelming'' urge to comply. Some versions suggest ''Smile Dog'' can manifest in the real world, potentially causing physical harm or death if victims resist its commands. Smile Dog displays relentless persistence in tormenting victims in their dreams for extended periods, potentially leading to severe psychological consequences like suicide or sleep deprivation. Additionally, there are hints of a supernatural connection, with some versions suggesting a link to demons and Satanism.


Mary E. received the writer with a lengthy email explaining her experience with the image, such as not being able to sleep for 15 years. She claimed that the dog demanded her to "spread the word",<ref name="Bustle" /> supposedly encouraging her to show it to someone else. The week after her incident, she was received a floppy disk with one file on it,<ref name="Bustle" /> which probably was for her to show it to someone. She recalled that some victims of the BBS board had been stop posting and then committed suicide.<ref name="Bustle" /> Mary also refused to give the writer a floppy disk as part of his research, because she was concerned about "plotting to ruin your life". Later that month, Mary's husband informed the narrator that she had committed suicide.<ref name="Bustle" /> Her husband named Terence recalled having burned down the disk, but until it was a "stinking pile of blackened plastic". It ends with the writer saying "Could I spread the word? Yes. Yes I could." and the photograph itself underneath.
==History==
==History==
[[File:SmileDogOriginal.jpeg|thumb|200px|The original image of Smile Dog’s “True Form”.]]
The tale reveals that <code>smile.jpg</code> began its circulation on [[4chan]]'s ''[[wikipedia:/x/|/x/]]'' board in 2008.<ref name="Bustle" /><ref name="petslady" /> Entries about Smile Dog in the [[wikipedia:Urban Dictionary|''Urban Dictionary'']] describe it as "one of the earliest instances of [[creepypasta]] chain letters" and note its notoriety for driving those who view it to madness. The earliest known entry on the site dates back to January 15th, 2009. A prominent ''Smile Dog'' story emerged on April 27, 2010, eventually finding its way onto the [https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Creepypasta_Wiki Creepypasta Wiki] on August 27, 2009. Additionally, the image made an appearance in SCP-450, a well-known YouTube screamer, where it was featured among a collection of frightening images in a slideshow.
As the story explains, the image had been spreading around in the [[4chan]]'s /x/ board in 2008.<ref name="Bustle" /><ref name="petslady" /> [[wikipedia:Urban Dictonary|Urban Dictonary]]'s entries of Smile Dog described it as "one of the first [[creepypasta]] chain letters" and having "a reputation for driving those who view it insane", with the most earliest one on the site was submitted on January 15, 2009. A famous story of Smile Dog was created on April 27, 2010, and was then added to Creepypasta Wiki on August 27th 2009. Smile Dog was also used in [[SCP-450]]. a popular [[YouTube]] screamer, which was added as one of the scary pictures in the slideshow.
 
==Synopsis==
<blockquote><u>NOTE</u>: The following section contains spoilers!</blockquote>
{{SpoilerStart}}
{{Quote|You try to tell yourself over and over, it’s just an image.Just a stupid picture of a stupid dog that somone has photoshopped teeth onto. It isn’t even scary, or at least it doesn’t scare you. Not one bit. How could it scare you? It’s just a picture. You tell …|The titular story.}}
Numerous stories attempt to shed light on the origin of the character. One prominent tale revolves around an amateur writer who crossed paths with an elderly woman named Mary E. back in 2007.<ref name="Bustle">Peters, L. (2016, January 16). <nowiki>[https://www.bustle.com/articles/135749-is-smile-dog-real-heres-the-truth-about-the-classic-creepypasta-its-terrifying-image-file "Is "Smile Dog" Real? Here's The Truth About The Classic Creepypasta & Its Terrifying Image File"]</nowiki>. Bustle.</ref> Mary claimed to have encountered the original image on a Chicago-based [[wikipedia:Bulletin Board System|''Bulletin Board System'']] in 1992, an encounter that inflicted 15 years of sleepless nights upon her. In her chilling account, she revealed that the dog-like entity demanded her to "spread the word." Mary received a mysterious floppy disk containing the image, believing it was meant for her to share with someone else.
 
The writer, interested by Mary's account, decided to reach out to her to delve deeper into her story. Mary responded with a lengthy email, recounting her journey since encountering the original ''Smile Dog'' image.<ref name="Bustle" /> Her narrative painted a picture of relentless torment, with the sinister creature repeatedly compelling her to "spread the word." The writer could sense Mary's fear and desperation through her words. She revealed that the entity had coerced her into showing the image to others, intensifying her suffering. In a desperate bid to escape the unending nightmare, Mary complied with ''Smile Dog''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> demands, propagating the image as instructed.
 
A week after adhering to these demands, Mary received a cryptic package in the mail—a single [[wikipedia:floppy disk|''floppy disk'']] containing the Smile Dog image. It seemed like a sinister reminder of her commitment to the malevolent entity's agenda. Presumably, the disk was intended for her to further the dissemination of ''Smile Dog''. The writer continued his correspondence with Mary, uncovering the devastating toll the legend had exacted on its victims. Many users of the BBS community who had encountered the image had mysteriously ceased posting, and tragically, some had taken their own lives. Mary's husband, Terence, confirmed her story, providing further evidence of the tragedy that had befallen their online community.
 
In one notable incident, an anonymous hacker unleashed what was claimed to be the original <code>smile.jpg</code> on the discussion forum of the [[website]] ''[[wikipedia:Something Awful|Something Awful]]''. The consequences were dire, with forum users of the post purportedly experiencing madness and epileptic seizures. According to the legend, this image had its roots in the "mid-to-late 90s" when it was initially disseminated as a chain email, often accompanied by a hyperlink to the image.{{cite}}
Despite Mary's reluctance to share a copy of the floppy disk with the writer, he had never stopped questioning the truth behind Smile Dog. He believed that exposing the legend's origins might offer closure to its tormented victims. However, a month later, Terence informed that Mary had taken her own life. In a desperate attempt to sever any connection to the malevolent entity, Terence confessed to burning the floppy disk until it was a "stinking pile of blackened plastic". The writer's pursuit of answers had left him haunted by the legend. He asked the same choice that Mary had faced—whether to "spread the word" or to resist. As he stared at the photograph, an unsettling unease washed over him, as if the image had already begun to exert its "dark magic." The writer ultimately concluded, "''Could I spread the word? Yes. Yes, I could''" as the photograph itself displayed underneath.
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==References==
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==See Also==
*[[Jeff the Killer]]
*[[Ahenobarbus Henocied]]
*[[Suicide Mouse]]
==Links==
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*'''Smile Dog's "True Form" image:''' files.catbox.moe/zrzad3.jpg
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*'''Full story:''' creepypasta.com/tag/smile-dog
*'''Full story:''' creepypasta.com/tag/smile-dog
 
==See Also==
*[[Jeff the Killer]]
*[[Ahenobarbus Henocied]]
*[[Suicide Mouse]]
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Smile Dog is the main antagonist in the creepypasta narrative of the same name. Referred to as smile.jpg or smile.dog, this character gained notoriety within the creepypasta community after its emergence on the imageboard website 4chan in 2008.[1] Smile Dog is characterized by its portrayal as a Siberian husky, featuring a disconcerting and eerily human-like grin. The true origin of the image, known as smile.jpg, remains an unsolved mystery. Individuals who claim to have encountered this image describe suffering from epileptic episodes and enduring profoundly disturbing nightmares involving Smile Dog. These nightmares typically involve the creature compelling them to share the image with others. Failure to comply within three days results in a "nightmarish" transformation of the image, making those who view it became even more distressed.

Appearance

The original image of Smile Dog’s “True Form”.

Smile Dog is often portrayed as a dog-like creature resembling a Siberian husky with a wide, eerie, and human-like grin, featuring sharp, white teeth. This unsettling image is typically illuminated by a sudden camera flash. In the background, a dimly lit room provides minimal details, focusing attention on the eerie grin. Additionally, many depictions include an outstretched, empty human hand emerging from the darkness on the left side of the frame, appearing to "beckon" the viewer and some have claimed it to be a hand of the devil.

Personality and abilities

Smile Dog possesses a range of many abilities. When individuals view its image, it induces severe psychological torment, leading to vivid and distressing nightmares. This compels victims to experience prolonged mental distress. Smile Dog can also compel victims to "spread the word" with intense pressure, pushing them to share its image via various means, creating an overwhelming urge to comply. Some versions suggest Smile Dog can manifest in the real world, potentially causing physical harm or death if victims resist its commands. Smile Dog displays relentless persistence in tormenting victims in their dreams for extended periods, potentially leading to severe psychological consequences like suicide or sleep deprivation. Additionally, there are hints of a supernatural connection, with some versions suggesting a link to demons and Satanism.

History

The tale reveals that smile.jpg began its circulation on 4chan's /x/ board in 2008.[2][1] Entries about Smile Dog in the Urban Dictionary describe it as "one of the earliest instances of creepypasta chain letters" and note its notoriety for driving those who view it to madness. The earliest known entry on the site dates back to January 15th, 2009. A prominent Smile Dog story emerged on April 27, 2010, eventually finding its way onto the Creepypasta Wiki on August 27, 2009. Additionally, the image made an appearance in SCP-450, a well-known YouTube screamer, where it was featured among a collection of frightening images in a slideshow.

Synopsis

NOTE: The following section contains spoilers!

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You try to tell yourself over and over, it’s just an image.Just a stupid picture of a stupid dog that somone has photoshopped teeth onto. It isn’t even scary, or at least it doesn’t scare you. Not one bit. How could it scare you? It’s just a picture. You tell …
The titular story.

Numerous stories attempt to shed light on the origin of the character. One prominent tale revolves around an amateur writer who crossed paths with an elderly woman named Mary E. back in 2007.[2] Mary claimed to have encountered the original image on a Chicago-based Bulletin Board System in 1992, an encounter that inflicted 15 years of sleepless nights upon her. In her chilling account, she revealed that the dog-like entity demanded her to "spread the word." Mary received a mysterious floppy disk containing the image, believing it was meant for her to share with someone else.

The writer, interested by Mary's account, decided to reach out to her to delve deeper into her story. Mary responded with a lengthy email, recounting her journey since encountering the original Smile Dog image.[2] Her narrative painted a picture of relentless torment, with the sinister creature repeatedly compelling her to "spread the word." The writer could sense Mary's fear and desperation through her words. She revealed that the entity had coerced her into showing the image to others, intensifying her suffering. In a desperate bid to escape the unending nightmare, Mary complied with Smile Dog's demands, propagating the image as instructed.

A week after adhering to these demands, Mary received a cryptic package in the mail—a single floppy disk containing the Smile Dog image. It seemed like a sinister reminder of her commitment to the malevolent entity's agenda. Presumably, the disk was intended for her to further the dissemination of Smile Dog. The writer continued his correspondence with Mary, uncovering the devastating toll the legend had exacted on its victims. Many users of the BBS community who had encountered the image had mysteriously ceased posting, and tragically, some had taken their own lives. Mary's husband, Terence, confirmed her story, providing further evidence of the tragedy that had befallen their online community.

In one notable incident, an anonymous hacker unleashed what was claimed to be the original smile.jpg on the discussion forum of the website Something Awful. The consequences were dire, with forum users of the post purportedly experiencing madness and epileptic seizures. According to the legend, this image had its roots in the "mid-to-late 90s" when it was initially disseminated as a chain email, often accompanied by a hyperlink to the image.[citation needed]

Despite Mary's reluctance to share a copy of the floppy disk with the writer, he had never stopped questioning the truth behind Smile Dog. He believed that exposing the legend's origins might offer closure to its tormented victims. However, a month later, Terence informed that Mary had taken her own life. In a desperate attempt to sever any connection to the malevolent entity, Terence confessed to burning the floppy disk until it was a "stinking pile of blackened plastic". The writer's pursuit of answers had left him haunted by the legend. He asked the same choice that Mary had faced—whether to "spread the word" or to resist. As he stared at the photograph, an unsettling unease washed over him, as if the image had already begun to exert its "dark magic." The writer ultimately concluded, "Could I spread the word? Yes. Yes, I could" as the photograph itself displayed underneath.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 WarrenKeith, petslady.com/articles/horror_smile_dog_meme_60169 "The Horror Of The Smile Dog Meme"]. Petslady.com.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Peters, L. (2016, January 16). [https://www.bustle.com/articles/135749-is-smile-dog-real-heres-the-truth-about-the-classic-creepypasta-its-terrifying-image-file "Is "Smile Dog" Real? Here's The Truth About The Classic Creepypasta & Its Terrifying Image File"]. Bustle.

Links

NOTE: The following image is used as a screamer and should not be viewed if desired!

  • The famous close recreation of Smile Dog: files.catbox.moe/wlxa8c.jpg
  • Smile Dog's "True Form" image: files.catbox.moe/zrzad3.jpg
  • Full story: creepypasta.com/tag/smile-dog

See Also


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