The 'Peter Parker Crying' meme features Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker in the 2002 'Spider-Man' film during a scene where his character is overcome with grief after the death of his Uncle Ben. The template captures Maguire with a tear-streaked face in a moment of sorrow. This image has become a popular reaction meme, often used to express sadness humorously. An altered version of the meme depicts Maguire smiling through his tears, providing a juxtaposition that amplifies the comedic effect when used alongside captions.
The meme originated with the release of the 'Spider-Man' movie on May 3rd, 2002, where the scene featuring a distraught Peter Parker mourning the death of his uncle Ben takes place. The first known usage of Tobey Maguire's crying screenshot as a reaction image appeared on a Blogspot post in 2010. Additionally, the significance of the scene has been discussed in various media analyses on YouTube, highlighting its emotional impact.[1]
Origin: 2002