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.
MRW someone in the standup says "this'll just be a quick one"
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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.
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.
(internet slang, Fediverse, often, humorous) A wrench emoji (🔧) reaction, used to express disapproval.
(internet slang) Able to be turned into an animated GIF image.