The Brief: Memes featuring Tom Cat from cartoon series Tom and Jerry, wearing an expression of concern.
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This isn’t the first time Tom and Jerry memes have circled the web. The latest iteration features a screenshot of titular character, Tom wearing a look of concern in response to someone’s action.
This meme is often used in reference to shocking behavior.
Originally used as a reaction meme on a 4chan message board, the meme has recently resurfaced on popular Reddit meme-maker threads, like Dank Memes and History Memes.
Unlike the Surprised Pikachu memes, these memes are meant to convey a sense of disapproving concern rather than surprise or shock.