Hoboken Student Wins Contest For Her 'Ridiculous Invention'

A student at Salvatore R. Calabro School in Hoboken was one of ten national winners for Scholastic’s “Ridiculous Invention” contest.

Gianessa Serpa’s invention – the “Instasmile” – uses clear, plastic strips that fit around the user’s ears like a pair of glasses, which “holds a smile” on their face.

“So even if you’re feeling down, Instasmile will help you smile… Then people will stop asking you so many questions,” Serpa stated.

See her full invention description with a photo here.

Photo of Gianessa Serpa courtesy of Michelle McGreivey

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