Bad news folks — apparently Forrest Gump had nothing to do with the creation of that iconic smiley face on the bright yellow background.

Grieve. Move on.

Anyway, in honor of “World Smile Day,” which Harvey Ball (and the man actually responsible for the face) declared in 1999 to promote good vibes everywhere, the Worcester Historical Museum in Massachusetts will open, “Smiley - An American Icon” to the public this Friday.

50 bucks says the toilet seat will be the most photographed item on display.

And why is this even happening? The Museum’s executive director:

“Just as you’d want to know the biography of General Washington, we realized we didn’t know the comprehensive history of the Smiley Face.”

You know, that’s kind of cool.

You can read learn more about the famous Smiley Face here.