AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Surprised Pikachu' meme features an image of the Pokémon character, Pikachu, with its mouth wide open in a shocked expression. This template is typically used to depict situations where someone is surprised by an outcome that was actually predictable, creating a humorous contradiction between what is expected and the character's exaggerated reaction.

OriginWho did it first?

The 'Surprised Pikachu' meme originates from the 'Pokémon' anime series. The specific screenshot used in the meme is taken from Season 1, Episode 10, titled 'Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village'. The image captures Pikachu with a shocked expression at the 3:05 minute mark of the episode. The meme first appeared when a user on Tumblr posted the image as a reaction. This initial post, made by popokko on Tumblr on September 26th, 2018, paired the image with a humorous scenario, setting the template for its use in various contexts.^[1]

Origin: 2018