AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Unsettled Tom' meme features an illustration of Tom, the cartoon cat from the classic series 'Tom and Jerry,' displaying a visibly stressed and shocked expression. This particular image of Tom is characterized by wide-open eyes and a slightly dropped jaw, enhancing the look of surprise or alarm. The meme is commonly used online to express disbelief or reaction to astonishing scenarios.

OriginWho did it first?

The 'Unsettled Tom' meme originated from a DeviantArt post by user lazerbot on May 10th, 2012. This image was part of the 'Tails Gets Trolled' comic series, and it featured Tom with a stressed expression in one of its panels. By January 2013, this particular panel began circulating on 4chan, notably on the /co/ board, as a reaction image without any accompanying text. One of the earliest instances of its use was posted by an anonymous user on January 9, 2013, becoming popular in various online discussions.^[1]

Origin: 2012