Meme lore
What is the Happy Then Disappointed Reaction meme?
This two-panel reaction template contrasts enthusiastic approval with a skeptical, disappointed follow-up reaction. Add a setup, announcement, or apparent good news to the top panel and reveal the downside, catch, or disappointing detail in the bottom panel.
Origin & history
The template appears to be a cropped reaction image or screenshot featuring the same man in two consecutive expressions: a broad smile followed by a more doubtful and disappointed look. Its precise original video, photograph, and earliest meme usage cannot be confirmed from the image alone.
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