22/09/2025
THEN & NOW! - Real Faces Behind the World's Most Viral Memes
Have you ever paused mid-scroll and thought, "Who is that person behind the meme?" Today, we pull back the curtain on the real individuals behind some of the most iconic memes ever and show how they've changed since going viral. From Pakistan’s cricket-expressions to Hollywood stars, viral toddlers, NBA legends, and meme queens, get ready for laughs, surprises, and a human touch behind those famous faces.
Featured Characters:
00:09 Muhammad Saarim Akhtar – “The Face of Disappointment” after a dropped catch went viral.
00:25 Nick Young – The NBA star whose puzzled expression became the “Confused Guy”.
00:40 Chloe Klem – The adorable “Side-Eye Chloe”, now a teenager reflecting on unexpected fame.
01:03 Kayode Ewumi – The originator of the “Think About It” meme from Hood Documentary.
01:25 Taylor Armstrong & the Cat – The iconic “Woman Yelling at a Cat” pairing from reality TV.
01:51 Kaavia James Union Wade – The “Shady Baby” whose expressive face became a walking meme.
02:06 Gavin Thomas – The boy whose awkward, fake smile charmed the internet.
02:32 Juan Joya Borja – The Spanish comedian whose infectious laughter became meme gold.
03:07 Yao Ming – The NBA legend whose goofy press-conference laugh became timeless.
03:31 Simon Kaggwa Njala – The Ugandan journalist whose blunt question “Why are you gay?” became a reaction meme.
04:05 Leonardo DiCaprio – The ever-memeworthy “Laughing Leo” from Django Unchained.
Join us as we revisit these viral moments, explore the stories behind the memes, and see how those faces have evolved. Hit like if you recognize any of these and comment below which meme face you’d love to learn more about!
