AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Math Lady / Confused Lady' meme features Brazilian actress Renata Sorrah as her character Nazaré Tedesco from the telenovela 'Senhora do Destino'. In the images commonly used in this meme, Sorrah appears bewildered, typically overlaid with mathematical symbols and formulas that enhance the expression of confusion. These images are widely used across the internet as reaction images to depict puzzlement or complicated thought processes.

OriginWho did it first?

Nazaré Tedesco is a well-known character from the popular Brazilian telenovela 'Senhora do Destino'. The character's depiction of deep contemplation in a scene from the show sparked the 'Math Lady / Confused Lady' meme. This particular image became iconic for its exaggerated expression of confusion, leading to its viral use as a reaction image. The earliest recorded instance of the image used in this manner dates back to October 31, 2013, on the UKMix forum, where it was posted by the user CrazyCrazy with a humorous caption about waiting for music. Additionally, a fan page on Facebook contributes to the meme's popularity by posting various edited images of the character. A video depiction of Nazaré Tedesco's intense thinking can be viewed on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2016