Grrr, Mondays
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Bombastic Side Eye
An exaggerated sideways glance that turns a suspicious moment into a spoken reaction.
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What does this meme mean?
Build a brief setup around an odd claim, then hold a sidelong stare. The pause does as much work as the catchphrase, making this useful for everyday disbelief and playful callouts.
Where it comes from
Side-eye audio spread on TikTok in January 2023. The Bombastic Side Eye variation is documented in a January 22, 2023 duet by @lmfaomal, following earlier side-eye audio associated with Cynthia Mmasi.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-03. Classic classification describes its history, not current platform popularity.
Make your own version
- Write a one-line claim your character finds hard to believe.
- Film the claim first, then cut to a close-up sideways glance with a short pause.
- Place the reaction text above the eyes and keep the punchline readable with audio muted.
Original caption starter
When they say the meeting will only take five minutes.
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