Kenny Omega has finally spoken about the meme that has followed him for yearsthe legendary Kenny Omega Not Impressed face.
During his interview on SHAK Wrestling, the AEW star broke down how he feels about the image becoming one of the internets goto reaction memes. Instead of brushing it off, Omega fully embraced the moment and explained why it actually means something to him. When the host brought up the fiveyear mark of the memes popularity, Omega admitted he doesnt remember the first time he saw it, but he sees it constantlyand not just in wrestling spaces.
He said the viral face wasnt intentional and definitely wasnt something he expected would take on a life of its own.
Omega then explained why the meme means more to him than just a funny screenshot. To him, its a weird but meaningful stamp of internet immortality.
And then he delivered the line that perfectly sums up how he views the now-iconic not impressed shot:
For Omega, the not impressed meme isnt an embarrassment or a distractionits a permanent, funny snapshot of his younger self that fans will keep using forever. Kenny Omega has been part of some of the biggest matches in modern wrestling, but its the unimpressed facial expression heard around the world that may be one of his most lasting popculture moments.
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