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Each participant plays a character as the day’s situations grow progressively more elaborate – but the one rule that never changes is that nobody is permitted to crack a smile.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers ask viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
When nothing else seems to work, making silly faces is bound to crack a smile—even if just for a second.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
King handled the situation well, but even such a pro couldn't help but crack a smile at that remark.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers ask viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
When nothing else seems to work, making silly faces is bound to crack a smile—even if just for a second.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
King handled the situation well, but even such a pro couldn't help but crack a smile at that remark.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Crack a smile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crack%20a%20smile. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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