AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Confused Nick Young' meme features an image of NBA basketball player Nick Young with a bewildered expression, accentuated by superimposed question marks around his head. This visual is commonly used to symbolize confusion or incredulity in various online discussions.

OriginWho did it first?

The 'Confused Nick Young' meme originated from an episode of the web series 'Thru The Lens,' uploaded by YouTuber Cassy Athena on July 22nd, 2014. In the episode, which highlights a day in the life of Nick Young, a specific moment captures Young's surprised reaction after his mother describes his youthful antics, referring to him as 'a clown.' This particular frame from the video became widely circulated online, leading to its popular use as a reaction image. The full episode can be viewed on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2014