AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Menacing Josh Romney' meme features an image of Josh Romney, the son of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, with an intense and somewhat eerie stare directed towards the camera. This image, captured during a U.S. presidential debate in October 2012, showcases Josh Romney's glaring expression which garnered significant attention and sparked humor online. The template typically involves the image of Josh Romney accompanied by various captions playing on his seemingly sinister gaze.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme emerged following the airing of the second round of the 2012 U.S. presidential debate on October 16. It was first popularized by a post on BuzzFeed's Tumblr account, which depicted a multi-pane image macro of Josh Romney with the caption 'SOON.' This initial Tumblr post quickly spread, gaining significant traction on the platform. The following day, a user on Reddit (now X) named acore8604 posted the first meme instance on the subreddit Advice Animals, referencing a line from Darth Vader in 'Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.' This Reddit post also experienced a rapid increase in popularity.[1]
Origin: 2012