What is surprised pikachu?

Surprised Pikachu

The "Surprised Pikachu" is a popular internet meme featuring a screen capture of the Pokémon Pikachu with a shocked expression. It is typically used to express a reaction to an obvious or predictable outcome, often one that results from someone's own actions or inaction.

• Origin: The image comes from Episode 10 of the first season of the Pokémon anime, titled "Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village". Specifically, it's taken from a scene where Pikachu reacts to seeing its friends covered in grime.

• Usage: The meme gained widespread popularity in late 2018 and early 2019. It's used as a reaction image or GIF, usually captioned with a setup that details a foolish or obvious action followed by Pikachu's surprised expression as the (predictable) consequence occurs. The implication is that the person should have foreseen the outcome.

• Format: The meme generally follows a simple format:

  1. A setup describing an action or decision.
  2. Pikachu's shocked face.
  3. Often, a line of text that amplifies the humor of the situation.

• Variations: While the original image is most common, there are many variations featuring different captions, edits, and even other characters reacting in a similar manner.

• Themes: This meme touches on the concept of Naivete, Lack%20of%20foresight, and Irony. It highlights situations where someone is seemingly unaware of the potential consequences of their actions.