Meme lore
What is the Anthony Adams Rubbing Hands meme?
This reaction template features comedian and former NFL player Anthony Adams in a bright yellow suit, partially hidden behind a tree as he rubs his hands and licks his lips. It is used to show anticipation for a reward, opportunity, mess, joke, or other satisfying development.
Origin & history
The photograph depicts Anthony Adams in a vivid yellow blazer during an outdoor portrait or promotional shoot. Meme users separated the image from its original context and repurposed the hand-rubbing, tongue-out expression as a visual shorthand for waiting eagerly, plotting, or enjoying the prospect of what comes next. The precise date and source of the original photograph are unclear.
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