9 Best #PhelpsFace As Rio Olympics 2016 Gets Its Best Meme So Far
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On Monday, US Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps became a social media legend thanks to #PhelpsFace.
Phelps really wants the gold medal. #Rio2016pic.twitter.com/kcXi2BYJlb
— Brad Whipple (@brad_whipple) August 9, 2016
The US star was preparing for the men’s 200m butterfly semi-final when his main rival, South African swimmer Chad le Clos, disrupted his concentration.
A meme was born. Here are nine of the best
1. Grammar face
When someone uses "your" when it's supposed to be "you're." #PhelpsFace#Olympicspic.twitter.com/xzergvI7Rj
— Lacy Day Wingard (@ldwin) August 9, 2016
2. Unhappy cat face
We know how you feel. #PhelpsFacepic.twitter.com/wJZ1NTRw6W
— Jonathan Toews (@JonathanToews) August 9, 2016
3. Alanis face
When you have 10,000 spoons and all you need is a knife #phelpsfacepic.twitter.com/YmC0AIPE70
— Dave Powell (@davidpowell83) August 9, 2016
4. Babyface
Like father, like son. #PhelpsFacepic.twitter.com/optbLOAgiH
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) August 9, 2016
5. 2016 face
When you think about 2016 in general #PhelpsFacepic.twitter.com/jkjPJmkagj
— Mike T (@majtague) August 9, 2016
6. Manners face
When you hold the door for someone and they don't say "thank you"... #PhelpsFacepic.twitter.com/q7jL0udOf4
— Amy Andrews Fox 2 (@AmyAndrewsFOX2) August 9, 2016
7. Vader face
When you finally know the power of the Dark Side #PhelpsFacepic.twitter.com/lEP9gqBtQG
— TaterToT™ (@sawmilltaters) August 9, 2016
8. US election face
When you see the presidential candidates for the 2016 election #PhelpsFacepic.twitter.com/0KL7wJFFcp
— Emily Thomas (@emitoms) August 9, 2016
9. Olympics sexism face
When commentators give credit to the Olympian's husband instead of the *actual* Olympian for her win. #PhelpsFacepic.twitter.com/ihYAPa9l8h
— Upworthy (@Upworthy) August 9, 2016
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This article originally appeared on HuffPost UK and has been updated.