9 Best #PhelpsFace As Rio Olympics 2016 Gets Its Best Meme So Far

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On Monday, US Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps became a social media legend thanks to #PhelpsFace.

Phelps really wants the gold medal. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/kcXi2BYJlb
— Brad Whipple (@brad_whipple) August 9, 2016

The US star was preparing for the men’s 200m butterfly semi-final when his main rival, South African swimmer Chad le Clos, disrupted his concentration.

A meme was born. Here are nine of the best

1. Grammar face

When someone uses "your" when it's supposed to be "you're." #PhelpsFace #Olympics pic.twitter.com/xzergvI7Rj
— Lacy Day Wingard (@ldwin) August 9, 2016

2. Unhappy cat face

We know how you feel. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/wJZ1NTRw6W
— Jonathan Toews (@JonathanToews) August 9, 2016

3. Alanis face

When you have 10,000 spoons and all you need is a knife #phelpsface pic.twitter.com/YmC0AIPE70
— Dave Powell (@davidpowell83) August 9, 2016

4. Babyface

Like father, like son. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/optbLOAgiH
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) August 9, 2016

5. 2016 face

When you think about 2016 in general #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/jkjPJmkagj
— Mike T (@majtague) August 9, 2016

6. Manners face

When you hold the door for someone and they don't say "thank you"... #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/q7jL0udOf4
— Amy Andrews Fox 2 (@AmyAndrewsFOX2) August 9, 2016

7. Vader face

When you finally know the power of the Dark Side #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/lEP9gqBtQG
— TaterToT™ (@sawmilltaters) August 9, 2016

8. US election face

When you see the presidential candidates for the 2016 election #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/0KL7wJFFcp
— Emily Thomas (@emitoms) August 9, 2016

9. Olympics sexism face

When commentators give credit to the Olympian's husband instead of the *actual* Olympian for her win. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/ihYAPa9l8h
— Upworthy (@Upworthy) August 9, 2016

Rio 2016 Olympics Michael Phelps #PhelpsFace

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9 Best #PhelpsFace As Rio Olympics 2016 Gets Its Best Meme So Far

1. Grammar face

2. Unhappy cat face

3. Alanis face

4. Babyface

5. 2016 face

6. Manners face

7. Vader face

8. US election face

9. Olympics sexism face

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1. Grammar face

2. Unhappy cat face

3. Alanis face

4. Babyface

5. 2016 face

6. Manners face

7. Vader face

8. US election face

9. Olympics sexism face

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