AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Disappointed Black Guy' meme is a four-panel reaction image macro that portrays an expectations versus reality scenario. The sequence starts with an image depicting something desirable or anticipated, followed by a photograph of a man appearing happy and excited. The third panel often exposes a more complete or truthful version of the first image, showcasing something disappointing or less appealing. The final panel features the same man, now displaying an expression of disappointment or shock.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from a post on Tumblr by the user tediferous on December 28th, 2011. This initial post showed two photos: one where the poster appears excitedly reading a new message, and another where his expression turns to disappointment upon realizing the message contains a racist slur.^[1]

Origin: 2011