Why Bulgy Eyes?

I present to you, Exhibit A:


This is a picture of none other than ME, flaunting the fact that I got to play the yet-unreleased Nintendo Wii last night. That's all fine and dandy, and I had a great time experiencing "the gaming revolution," but why oh why must I have such bulgy bug-looking eyes when I smile?

All I know is that ever since I was young, I always tried too hard to keep my eyes open when the flash fired. Well, old habits die hard, I guess, because I've been trying to train myself ever since not to open my eyes as wide as I can when I smile.

That right there is a freak of nature. That's all I know.