Shocked Black Guy

The "Shocked Black Guy" meme originated from a video uploaded by YouTuber FunnyMike on November 17, 2020. In this video, YouTuber Jslutty makes a surprised facial expression, which later became a widely used meme.

The image started being used as a meme in June 2022. The first known use on Twitter was on June 27, 2022, when user @inimloom1 used it as a reaction to another tweet. Afterward, the meme rapidly spread across social media platforms such as Twitter and Discord. Throughout July and August 2022, many users created memes using this image to express shock and confusion, contributing to its rising popularity.

The core of this meme is using Jslutty’s surprised face to express reactions to unexpected situations or shocking events. It is often used in "before and after" formats to emphasize sudden realizations or surprising moments. The meme is widely shared with different captions to highlight confusion or astonishment. A spin-off, known as "Shocked Miles Morales," also exists, where Jslutty’s face is replaced with that of Miles Morales from "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."