Just before his 200-meter butterfly heat on Monday, U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps made a face that broke the Internet. Here is the face the world has turned into the latest meme:
When you’re an introvert among extroverts… #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/Erj5oWQeBf
— Octavia Atlas (@OctaviaAtlas) August 9, 2016
When the swimmer launched #PhelpsFace, his dagger eyes were trained firmly on South African swimmer Chad le Clos, who beat Phelps in the 2012 Olympics by 0.05 in the 200-meter butterfly. This marked the first time in ten years that the most decorated Olympian in history lost the event on an international stage. Two years later, Phelps lamented that the event had slowed since his retirement. After le Clos posted a fast time, he goaded Phelps, saying: “So, he can keep quiet now.” Phelps — and his immortal face — took his revenge on Monday, defeating le Clos fair and square. Without further ado, here are 26 amazing #PhelpsFace memes, brought to you by the Internet. Enjoy!
1. When Elvis is mimicking YOU.
Elvis doing his best #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/otRFNMMSlX — Elvis Presley (@ElvisPresley) August 9, 2016
2. You have 10,000 spoons but all you need is a knife.
When you have 10,000 spoons and all you need is a knife #phelpsface pic.twitter.com/YmC0AIPE70
— Dave Powell (@davidpowell83) August 9, 2016
3. When your favorite Olympian is really an axe murderer.
@cjzero @accordingtobri pic.twitter.com/ZJZS3E06xU — hehateme2012 (@hehateme2012) August 9, 2016
4. Brought to you by: our student loan balance.
When you look at your student loan balance. We are all Michael Phelps. #PhelpsFace https://t.co/zwEQsSGZ3x pic.twitter.com/hPPN40zVdB
— GenFKD (@GenFKD) August 9, 2016
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4. You do not know the POWER of the DARK SIDE.
When you finally know the power of the Dark Side #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/lEP9gqBtQG — TaterToT™ (@sawmilltaters) August 9, 2016
5. Oh, Chick-Fil-A, how we love/hate you.
When you’re craving Chick Fil A but it’s Sunday pic.twitter.com/N0XXntW5um
— Kristen Balboni (@KristenBalboni) August 9, 2016
6. The only proper response to the presidential election.
When you see the presidential candidates for the 2016 election #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/0KL7wJFFcp — Emily Thomas (@emitoms) August 9, 2016
7. Laser eyes.
#PhelpsFace will make your morning. https://t.co/0kXpm8JMX2 (via @nascarcasm) pic.twitter.com/8FflnzcFxK
— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) August 9, 2016
8. When you have to race against a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.
When you’re about to swim against someone dressed like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/kUdjpEyVWA — Todd Blake (@Rev_Todd) August 9, 2016
9. When your casino gets robbed.
When you really thought this was it this time, but then Frank Ocean fooled you again pic.twitter.com/uabCHeDKKc
— Chris Herring (@HerringWSJ) August 9, 2016
Next Page: Rare Pokémon, and Sith Lords.
10. Making #PhelpsFace in Pokémon Go.
When you’re almost about to catch a rare Pokemon and your battery d— pic.twitter.com/ccmrfCSoME — Xeni Jardin (@xeni) August 9, 2016
11. The true tragedy.
When all you catch are Pidgeys, Rattatas, and Weedles #PhelpsFace #PokemonGo pic.twitter.com/a5bqv3Mh6L
— Tabor Benton (@DJ_Tabes18) August 9, 2016
12. The right response to “True Detective,” Season 2.
When you have to finish True Detective Season 2 because you loved Season 1 pic.twitter.com/WmmKNAfSsC — Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) August 9, 2016
13. The real Anakin Skywalker.
Feel the dark side #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/xiz8Ey5nog
— Fletch Jr. (@DustynGiebel) August 9, 2016
14. AND Darth Sidious.
when you gotta win gold at 3 but take over the galaxy at 4 #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/HQHlgLqUUo — Ello Raymond (@elloelloraymond) August 9, 2016
15. When the Olympics is really an “Assassin’s Creed” trailer.
I love this new trailer for Assassin’s Creed…So raw,So intense. Aesthetics. Iconic. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/Bxgtdi8IqH
— Anastasia B.Verhausn (@GideonSlaygo) August 9, 2016
Next Page: When people say, “Millennials are lazy.”
16. Take this, Millennial haters!
When people drag out the “millennials are lazy” line #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/5hBLZueooH — GenOpp (@GenOpp) August 9, 2016
17. Grammar Nazis Unite!
When someone uses “your” when it’s supposed to be “you’re.” #PhelpsFace #Olympics pic.twitter.com/xzergvI7Rj
— Lacy Day Wingard (@ldwin) August 9, 2016
18. On a horse!
When someone says they don’t like #GameofThrones (HT @TheRedWoman) #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/sPQuGGQqAl — The Pixel Factor (@ThePixelFactor) August 9, 2016
19. Let the memes FLOW through you.
“Good, good, let the memes flow through you” #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/4HGQN0FDNq
— @midnight (@midnight) August 9, 2016
20. The North remembers both.
When the north doesn’t remember #PhelpsFace #MormontFace pic.twitter.com/zWtKBTpDvw — Melisandre of Asshai (@TheRedWoman) August 9, 2016
21. You already poured the cereal!
When you pour your cereal, then check the fridge and there is no milk #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/lu6U1AyZ4u
— Alexander (@Raginomicsss) August 9, 2016
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22. When your family orders your least favorite food — again.
When your family says they’re going out to eat at the place you hate. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/F2m45SFEu2 — chase crawford (@chsecrwfrd) August 9, 2016
23. And the alarm goes off.
Me being woken up in the morning:
#PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/hwbUdaaHjx— Trebor (@LawlessPirate) August 9, 2016
24. That’s just rude!
When you hold the door for someone and they don’t say “thank you”… #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/q7jL0udOf4 — Amy Andrews Fox 2 (@AmyAndrewsFOX2) August 9, 2016
25. Dumb password regulations!
“Your password must contain uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols” #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/QgP088q6uk
— Nick Jones (@NJeezy529) August 9, 2016
26. And the week’s just getting started.
When you realize it’s only Tuesday. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/5GuWV0grq4 — Meredith Frost (@MeredithFrost) August 9, 2016
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