[Malekith]

A Glasgow smile (also known as a Glasgow grin, Anna grin, Chelsea grin or Chelsea smile) is a nickname for the practice of cutting a victim's face from the edges of the mouth to the ears. The cut – and the scars it leaves – form an "extension" of what resembles a smile. Sometimes to further hurt or even kill the victim, he or she would then be stabbed or kicked, most notably in the stomach (or in case of kicking, the groin), so that the face would be ripped apart when the victim screamed. The practice originated in the Scottish city of Glasgow, which gave it its name. It also became popular in Chelsea, London (where it is known as a "Chelsea grin") and other areas of Britain, for gangs hoping to leave a message to rival gang members. If cut deep enough, the victim may bleed to death. It was often used by football hooligans.

In the murder of the Black Dahlia, it was noted that the body was given a Glasgow smile, which played a part in her death along with her body being cut in two.

Character actor Tommy Flanagan, noted for scars on his face, received the Glasgow smile after being jumped outside a bar at which he worked as a DJ.

There are very few pictures of them but these are what I could find. Obviously the first is a film cover but pretty much what they look like. Second is Tommy Flanagan and his scars.

[elizajane]

Being a weegie myself, "the glesga smile" is something I was brought up hearing. It was 1 of the most popular threats at school. Never actually knew anyone it happened to. Cool post.

[Malekith]

I think its also what Kakihara has in Ichi the Killer. I enquired about having this done several years back but apparantly it wouldnt be possible to keep it open and would also cause muscle damage.

[SAMMY82]

haha ichi the killer is an insane film

[Malekith]

It's awesome. I bought my copy several years ago from abroad. The UK version is cut.

[Stephaniee]

The first picture in the upper-right corner looks like some kind of sick porn.

[Malekith]

Originally Posted by Stephaniee ↗

The first picture in the upper-right corner looks like some kind of sick porn.

Yeah it does. Must check that out.

Fucking someone from behind and then reaching round and giving them a glasgow grin. No need to kick them in the stomach though. Just ram cock up their ass with no lube

[SJ]

I knew that first pic looked familiar. Not a porn and a pretty crappy movie. It was okay, but kinda slow.

[annmarie]

jesus it takes a real demon to cut someone like this simply evil

[Operior]

Carving anyone?