Over the weekend, the minds at work for PhelpsMoji updated the offerings for the 99-cent app. Michael Phelps had just served as the flag bearer for the United States at the Olympic opening ceremony, and the newest emoji — Phelps waving the stars and stripes — reflected the feat.
Then the swimming started, and Phelps made a face.
The ensuing meme-storm reflected a universality of Phelps' stinkeye: We've all been there.
From the annoyance of data limits to the stress of a mounting pre-vacation workload, #PhelpsFace was a canvas upon which the internet's masses could project their many grievances.
Which makes the newest Phelsmoji at once an unsurprising and welcome addition.
With how well Phelps is swimming, there might not be any other occasions for him to make another #PhelpsFace. But the meme's in your hands now. If your friend's running late to dinner, or you're suffering from FOMO in a group text, or Frank Ocean fooled you again, you know what to send.