Blinking Guy
The famous GIF meme featuring Drew Scanlon originated from a 2013 live stream broadcast when he was a video producer for the popular gaming website Giant Bomb. The meme captured a moment when Scanlon reacted with a subtle double take, and the GIF quickly became a viral sensation, expressing a range of emotions, including confusion, disbelief, and surprise.
The origin of the meme was during one of the website’s “Unprofessional Fridays” shows, where Gerstmann, the editor-in-chief, made an unintentional faux-pas while playing the game Starbound. He accidentally said, “I’ve been doing some farming with my h*e,” leading to Scanlon’s memorable reaction. The moment has since become a classic example of the unpredictability of live broadcasts and the enduring appeal of internet memes.
