That ambiguous look is probably due to Mom spending an excessive amount of time combing, brushing, teasing and fluffing Junior’s hair for that contest.
We don’t usually see little boys take that much time styling their hair unless for class photos or First Communion.
Just imagine being on the receiving end of all that “excessive amount of time combing, brushing, teasing and fluffing.”
The boy is ruined. He’s done for.