About

Grinning Apple is a silly character wearing a mischievous grin that is meant to represent the facial expression of the meme sender's reaction. The image is most commonly used to portray someone who has been goofing around or 'trolling' a friend or enemy. Many have compared the apple to such memes as the Trollface or the infamous Smile Dog

Origin

Nobody knows exactly where this viral image first originated, but many have claimed that it was first utilised in the /b/ 4chan board. For many it lay dormant, until recently in 2022 it gained a huge resurgence in many online communities. Though many know his face, few know his name.

The Famous 'Grinning Apple' Meme

An example of a surrealist meme starring the Grinning Apple