Welcome to Shut Up and Smile™

The idea for Shut Up and Smile™ came to Bob Bills after spending one too many days watching people on the evening news blame everybody and everything for their problems – except themselves. It was always the fault of the parents, children, employers, friends, family and/or government. Personal responsibility it seemed had taken a vacation.

Many people have legitimate reasons to gripe and there are certainly genuine victims in the world, but “chronic complainers” are a special group of people that can make those around them at school, work and home miserable. They never have minor problems – all their problems, even the weather, are major catastrophes.

Shut Up and Smile™ is not about simply telling people ‘life is good’, it’s about letting people know ‘life can be better’ once they choose not to play the professional victim card. The Shut Up and Smile™ lifestyle is for individuals that know life does not truly suck and everyday problems are not the end of the world.

Enjoy the Shut Up and Smile™ lifestyle!

Meet Chris!

Chris is our mascot and the cornerstone of one of our favorite collections. Chris understands that while many people have legitimate reasons to gripe, there also exists a special group of people often referred to as “chronic whiners…

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One-of-a-kind Shut Up and Smile™ mugs for those of us tired of listening to constant whining at school, work and home. Live Life!

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Charity

A portion of ALL Shut Up and Smile™ product sales are donated to: The Smile Train an organization known for changing the world one smile at a time. Additional funds may be allocated, as available, to assist with local community needs.

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Blog

The Shut Up and Smile Blog was created in 2007 to pay homage to everyday heroes and promote a positive outlook on life, encouraging people to appreciate the blessings in their lives instead of focusing on negative news and events.

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