Who Is The 'Shocked Clemson Girl'? The Viral Football Fan Explained

An image of a girl reacting to her team's staggering loss at a college football game is being shared online. The Clemson Tigers and Florida State Seminoles went head-to-head in September, with the Clemson Tigers losing 31-24 in overtime score.

Here's when the big screen captured one fan's horrified reaction to her team losing, and how it turned into a viral meme overnight.

Where Did The Image Of 'Shocked Clemson Girl' Come From?

On September 23rd, 2023, the Clemson Tigers match against the Florida State Seminoles ended with the Tigers' defeat with a 31–24 in overtime score. The Tiger's fate was sealed by a missed field goal, with one fan's reaction being caught by ABC's cameras on live TV.

A still image of the moment was then shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @nocontextcfb.

How Did The 'Shocked Clemson Girl' Become A Meme?

The image became the go-to way for people to comment on the game, with various internet users using the image of the Shocked Clemson Girl to share news about the results of the game.

What Are Some More Memes About The 'Shocked Clemson Girl'?

She couldn’t believe it pic.twitter.com/ERRjUJEii9

— fred (@plastiqemacheen) September 23, 2023




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For the full history of the Shocked Clemson Girl, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.