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My face when. A reaction-image setup line: the writer describes a situation and pairs it with a photo or GIF of a face that captures their reaction to it. Originated on imageboards and is now standard on Reddit, Twitter and Discord.
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- MRW80%
My reaction when. Almost interchangeable with MFW, but more often used when the attached reaction image is a GIF showing motion (a flinch, eye-roll, double-take) rather than a still face. A staple format on r/reactiongifs and meme subs.
- TFW71%
That feeling when. Used to set up a relatable mood — usually paired with an image, GIF or emoji — that captures a small, specific emotional moment. The phrase originated on 4chan with the "tfw no gf" macro and has long since gone mainstream on Twitter and Instagram.
- facepic61%
(internet slang) A photograph of a person's face.
- Facebook meme61%
(Internet slang, often, derogatory) A style of image macro stereotypically associated with the sense of humour of baby boomers and Generation X.
- Faceache59%
British and internet slang term for Facebook, usually derogatory or dismissive. The name plays on the idea of the social network being a source of irritation, drama, or banality. Used by people who find Facebook tedious, infuriating, or populated by oversharing. More common in British usage than elsewhere.