AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The "Oh No! Anyway" meme features a two-panel reaction image macro. The first panel shows Jeremy Clarkson from the British television series Top Gear with a look of mock concern, saying "Oh no." In the second panel, his expression shifts to disinterest as he utters "Anyway," suggesting a swift dismissal of the prior concern. This format is used to express a lack of sympathy or to humorously disregard a situation.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originated from an episode of Top Gear that aired on June 29, 2008. In this episode, during a news segment, co-host James May discussed a delay in the release of the Dacia Sandero car. Jeremy Clarkson initially reacted with "oh no," indicating surprise or concern, but quickly shifted the topic away with "anyway," moving on to discuss a completely unrelated matter. This scene captures Clarkson's dismissive response which forms the basis of the meme. The format caught on in online communities, notably when a Redditor named @Mormislaw shared it on the `/r/teenagers` subreddit on May 13, 2020, using it to comment on schools' inadequate responses to bullying issues. Watch the clip on YouTube for the original scene.[1]
Origin: 2020