12 Reaction Images Everyone Can Relate To

The Origin

Reaction images have their roots in the pictorial representation of facial expressions known as emoticons, with the first recorded instance produced by Scott Fahlman on September 19th, 1982. The exact origin of reaction images is difficult to trace, but its early examples have appeared on Futaba Channel (2chan) and 4chan.

What Are Reaction Images?

Reaction Images are images or animated gifs that are meant to portray a specific emotion in response to something that has been said and/or happened. Here are some especially funny reaction images used to create entertaining memes for humor, and they are something we can all relate too…

Use "So Done" is when you're just so done.

This reaction So Done is an Internet slang expression used to indicate a sense of exasperation, defeat or overwhelming emotion. An example could be, when you're in a situation that you feel has just become too dull and/or dumb so you decide to be done with the situation and go your own way.

Drew Scanlon has the reaction we all have to everything

The Drew Scanlon is used as a reaction image to express incredulity. An example could be when you wake up and your alarm clock says a certain time and you blink and hours go by.

Math lady is perfect when you're confused and now have to think

The Math Lady picture is often used as reaction images to express confusion or having to think in any way shape or form. An example could be when someone tells you how old their baby is… in weeks.

Pink grimacing is perfect for not understanding what's going on

The P!nk Grimacing is a reaction image featuring a picture of the pop singer Pink appearing to scowl. It is a great reaction image that can be used when one doesn't understand what they are seeing or hearing at the moment. An example of this could be if someone is devising a very complicated plan and there is an easier solution.

Watching me cry will help when trying to comfort that friend

Watching me cry has been used as the clip for jokes about seeing someone cry and not knowing what to do. An example of this being used could be someone telling you a sad story and the person the confined in doesn't know what to say and/or do so they use this meme.

I'm in this photo and I don't like it …enough said

I'm in this photo and I don't like it, is a screenshot of a former Facebook report option for hiding photos from one's timeline. Online, the screenshot of the option, as well as several reworded variations of it, were circulated as reaction images. This can be useful if you see an image you do not like and want it gone.

Officer Earl Running will prove just how serious you are

Officer Earl Running is an image that has been circulated online as a reaction in reference to situations in which individuals are being literally or metaphorically chased. An example of using this format can be when a friend asks you if you want to come over and they bought food so you run there.

Tiffany Pollard screaming "Beyonce!?" is beerillant for anything Queen B does

Tiffany Pollard Beyoncé?! refers to a clip of Tiffany "New York" Pollard from the reality TV series Flavor of Love in which she reacts with astonishment to a fellow contestant saying they think they look like Beyoncé. The clip has become a reaction image used in situations of shock, oftentimes with the text changed. One can use this reaction image/gif in a situation in which someone states something shocking and it's unbelievable.

Judging Drogon is just what you need to judge any situation

Judging Drogon is a reaction image based on a scene from the American fantasy series GameofThrones in which the dragon character Drogon watches his mother Daenerys kiss the character, Jon Snow. The judging look is perfect for when someone does or says something and you are judging them.

Computer Reaction faces for any occasion

Computer Reaction Faces are reaction face images used to express the emotions of someone sitting in front of a computer screen, and trying to understand how certain content would make them feel. An example in which this format could be used would be how to express one's own personal emotions when seeing something someone else has sent via a screening platform.

Facepalming will always convey the message LOUD and clear

The action Facepalming conveys a message of dismay and is often a reaction toward someone's momentary lapse of logic, judgment, or memory. This reaction may be directed toward another person or be self-deprecating. An example would be if someone said/did something completely unlogical, and all you can convey is a sheer disappointment in one meme.

Cuteness Overload is for everything revolving something so cute no one can handle it

Cuteness Overload is a reaction face drawn in the style of a rage comic character often used to depict the emotional responses after seeing babies or animals that are deemed adorable, a sad story or a heartwarming moment. An example is if someone sent/ or you see a litter of kittens and you can't handle the cuteness.

That's All

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