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9 Best #PhelpsFace As Rio Olympics 2016 Gets Its Best Meme So Far

A face for every mood.
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Article originally published 09/08/2016: due to a technical issue this article may have resurfaced for some readers, and the original publish date may not have been visible.

On Monday, US Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps became a social media legend thanks to #PhelpsFace.

Phelps really wants the gold medal. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/kcXi2BYJlb

— Brad Whipple (@brad_whipple) August 9, 2016

The US star was preparing for the men’s 200m butterfly semi-final when his main rival, South African swimmer Chad le Clos, disrupted his concentration.

A meme was born. Here are nine of the best

1. Grammar face

When someone uses "your" when it's supposed to be "you're." #PhelpsFace #Olympics pic.twitter.com/xzergvI7Rj

— Lacy Day Wingard (@ldwin) August 9, 2016

2. Unhappy cat face

We know how you feel. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/wJZ1NTRw6W

— Jonathan Toews (@JonathanToews) August 9, 2016

3. Alanis face

When you have 10,000 spoons and all you need is a knife #phelpsface pic.twitter.com/YmC0AIPE70

— Dave Powell (@davidpowell83) August 9, 2016

4. Babyface

Like father, like son. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/optbLOAgiH

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) August 9, 2016

5. 2016 face

When you think about 2016 in general #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/jkjPJmkagj

— Mike T (@majtague) August 9, 2016

6. Manners face

When you hold the door for someone and they don't say "thank you"... #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/q7jL0udOf4

— Amy Andrews Fox 2 (@AmyAndrewsFOX2) August 9, 2016

7. Vader face

When you finally know the power of the Dark Side #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/lEP9gqBtQG

— TaterToT™ (@sawmilltaters) August 9, 2016

8. US election face

When you see the presidential candidates for the 2016 election #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/0KL7wJFFcp

— Emily Thomas (@emitoms) August 9, 2016

9. Olympics sexism face

When commentators give credit to the Olympian's husband instead of the *actual* Olympian for her win. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/ihYAPa9l8h

— Upworthy (@Upworthy) August 9, 2016

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