Meme lore
What is the Panic Toad meme?
Panic Toad is a reaction GIF template featuring a startled, shouting Toad-like character with both arms raised. Add a setup caption above and the panicked reaction or consequence below.
Origin & history
This template uses a looping or still frame of the Mario character Toad throwing up his arms and shouting. It became recognizable online as a general-purpose panic reaction, but the precise animation source and first viral posting are unclear.
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