AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Duck Face', also referred to as 'Myspace Face', describes a distinctive facial expression where lips are prominently pressed together to resemble a duck's bill. This facial gesture is particularly associated with self-portrait photographs (selfies) of teenagers on social media platforms such as Myspace and Facebook.
OriginWho did it first?
The 'Duck Face' trend took off with the advent of social networking, particularly following the launch and popularity surge of MySpace in 2003 and 2005, respectively. MySpace profiles typically included personal details and photos, among which the 'Duck Face' expression became increasingly common. The first notable mention on Urban Dictionary was on May 13, 2006, under the entry 'myspace face', defined as featuring pouty eyes and pursed lips by user Crohnser (Urban Dictionary entry for myspace face). Subsequently, on September 13, another definition under 'duck face' was added by Mair Mair, describing it as a two-lipped pout (Urban Dictionary entry for duck face). The expression also has historical and cultural mentions, like its inclusion on the cover of Little Feat's album 'Down On The Farm' from 1979, and in media such as the 1989 'Full House' episode and the 2001 movie 'Zoolander', where similar expressions have been noted.[1]
Origin: 2006