Blinking Guy Meme Template

Drew Scanlon blinks, then looks again. Use one short caption for the statement or discovery that made him pause.

The three frames show a quiet double take. The reaction can mean surprise, disbelief, or a moment spent checking whether you heard something correctly.

The expression is restrained, which makes it useful when a raised eyebrow feels more appropriate than a dramatic outburst. An unexpected fee or contradictory instruction can provide the entire setup.

Drew Scanlon made the expression during Giant Bomb’s Unprofessional Fridays broadcast on December 6, 2013. He was reacting to a double entendre from Jeff Gerstmann while Gerstmann played Starbound. [1] [2]

The reaction circulated as a GIF before becoming widely used on Twitter in February 2017. This template arranges three frames horizontally so that the blink can be read in a still image. [1] [2]

Place a single caption across the lower edge. Keep all three sets of eyes visible so the small change in expression remains easy to follow.

State the surprising detail directly. The repeated face supplies the pause; separate captions on every frame usually add more reading than this reaction needs.

The unexpected detail

One caption below the three expressions.

• Use a detail that challenges an expectation.
• Keep the caption short enough to read with one glance.
• Leave the middle frame’s closed eyes clear.