AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Kurt Angle 1,000-Yard Stare' meme, also known as 'Bald Guy Staring,' 'Kurt Angle Staring,' or 'Kurt Angle Thousand-Yard Stare,' features a clip of professional wrestler Kurt Angle. In the meme, Angle is captured giving a notable blank, intense stare into the camera reminiscent of the well-known 'Thousand-Yard Stare' expression. This particular image became popular for being paired with disturbing or eerie captions, and has circulated widely as a static image or GIF on platforms like Twitter (now X) and Instagram.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from a post on TikTok by professional wrestler Kurt Angle on August 2nd, 2023. In the video, Angle briefly introduces himself before shifting to a blank stare directly at the camera. The first notable meme adaptation of this video emerged when TikToker @thebasedlander2 crafted a meme with a humorous caption relating to an unusual genie wish, which also received significant attention.^[1]

Origin: 2023