AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Great Gatsby Reaction' or 'Leonardo DiCaprio Toast' meme features Leonardo DiCaprio portraying the character Jay Gatsby in the 2013 movie 'The Great Gatsby'. In the meme, DiCaprio is seen raising his martini glass in a toasting gesture. This reaction image is widely used across various social media platforms to convey agreement, applause, or to emphasize a noteworthy point in discussions. It also often serves as an image macro in various meme creations.

OriginWho did it first?

The 'Great Gatsby Reaction' meme originates from a specific scene in 'The Great Gatsby', a film released in 2013. The reaction image itself became popular following its appearance in the film's second theatrical trailer released on December 20, 2012. During this trailer, at approximately 43 seconds in, the character Jay Gatsby, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is seen elegantly raising his glass towards the camera. This moment captured in the trailer paved the way for the meme's subsequent popularity.^[1]

Origin: 2017

Also known as: leonardo-decaprio-great-gatsby-raising-glass-toast, cheers-leonardo-decaprio-toast-meme