why rolling your eyes is so instinctual when you are annoyed or frustrated

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My 17 month old daughter has started rolling her eyes during moments of frustration or when she is annoyed with me or my husband. There’s no way, at 17 months old, that that is intentional, I imagine it’s more instinctual. And, tbh, when I find myself suppressing an eye roll of my own, it feels like I’m fighting a natural urge. Maybe I’m just dramatic?? Lol

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At some point in the past 100 years, eye rolling meant something completely different.

I remember seeing old black and white movies where the lead character would roll their eyes in delight over the one they loved. Almost like a display of ecstasy.

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