Swimming phenom Michael Phelps is garnering tons of attention in Rio -- but it's got nothing to do with this record-breaking strokes this time. The 31-year-old is blowing up Twitter thanks to his face. That's right, #PhelpsFace, the hashtag that's trending thanks to his priceless expression, is getting a huge reaction, and it's one most moms are familiar with because it's the look of a big old tantrum-in-the-making.
The fact that the gold medalist looks an awful lot like an angry toddler wasn't lost on Twitter fans who had a laugh describing scenarios (like the universal reaction to saying "no" to a child) that most moms and dads have experienced. Take a look:
When your mom made you put back what you had in the shopping cart. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/bYHZ5mEHKM
— Ron Anthony Bautista (@BautistaNY) August 9, 2016
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When your mom won't stop at McDonalds and says there's food at home #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/VJG0xpH2TD
— Trinity Travis (@TrinityTravis2k) August 9, 2016
A new dad himself, Phelps definitely looks like he's been stuck in the "naughty chair."
My kids are relating to @MichaelPhelps on so many levels!#PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/x3ksuRzgb7
— Jenny Raptor (@EMT4333) August 9, 2016
Is there anything more heartbreaking than being told there's no ice cream?
#PhelpsFace
— Petrol Boomin (@A_A_Ron_Rodgers) August 9, 2016
*McDonalds drive thru*
Me: Can I get a vanilla cone plz?
"Sorry, our ice cream machine is down."
Me: pic.twitter.com/m7a6yj7MER
The dreaded back-to-school season is almost upon us -- definitely a reason to grimace.
My sons face when the "back to school" commercials come on #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/jQ8GqQ8Ona
— deezaster (@deezaster10) August 9, 2016
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It looks like Phelps and his biggest new fan are having a "like father, like son" moment.
OMG @MichaelPhelps mean muggin face matches his baby little Boomer and I love it all #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/9vqiJlPAX1
— Jayde Donovan (@jaydedonovan) August 9, 2016
While Phelps's face has taken over the Internet, let's remember this guy has won more than 20 medals in his career. If concentrating to the point of looking like a fed-up preschooler helps, we say, "Keep doing what you're doing, MP!"
Image via KCS Presse / Splash News
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