Meme lore
What is the Captain Picard Facepalm meme?
Captain Picard Facepalm is a reaction template showing Jean-Luc Picard covering his face in obvious exasperation. It is commonly captioned with a setup above and a punchline or disappointing result below, expressing disbelief, embarrassment, frustration, or regret.
Origin & history
This still image depicts Captain Picard seated on the bridge of the USS Enterprise-D, covering his face in an exasperated gesture. The source episode and the precise date of its earliest online meme use are not established here; its broader use as a reaction image spread through general internet meme culture.
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