When to Use
- When someone says something so confusing or stupid you don't know how to respond.
- When you are listening to a long-winded explanation and lose interest.
- When you are trying to process a difficult or unexpected piece of news.
Source: Aki na Ukwa (2002 Nigerian film, dir. Amayo Uzo Phillips)
This meme features actor Osita Iheme, popularly known as Pawpaw, from the 2002 Nigerian film Aki na Ukwa. Known for his expressive facial acting, his blank, contemplative stare has become a classic reaction image online to convey skepticism, confusion, or a 'seriously?' attitude when encountering something ridiculous.
A young boy, Osita Iheme, looks intently at someone off-camera with a blank, slightly confused expression, then touches his forehead in thought.
This clip is used to express confusion, deep contemplation, or the feeling of being unimpressed by something someone else has just said or done.