Images of Affleck looking mad or otherwise upset have even become the subject of various memes.

Contrary to popular belief, though, Affleck isn’t angry 24/7.

Affleck explained his demeanor during an appearance on Kevin Hart’s talk show “Hart to Heart.”

Ben Affleck peering to the side, straight-faced

“First of all, I’m also a little bit shy.

I also don’t like a lot of attention,” Affleck said (viaCNN).

“I’ve never been in a fraternity one day in my life!

Ben Affleck talking into microphone

Never once been inside of a frat house … What does that mean?

I’m like, I didn’t go to college.”

He toldThe Washington Posthe attended the University of Vermont for roughly one month.

Affleck’s brief time in higher education shouldn’t reflect poorly on his intelligence, however.

Why did you think there were so many candid shots of him out there looking miserable?"

As for Affleck’s take on his visage, he attributed it to simply the way he was born.

… That’s how God made me."