Michael Phelps has got one of the meanest game faces we’ve ever seen – and people are LOVING it.
The gold medalist is the most talked about Olympian online today seconds after NBC captured the American staring down his competitor.
South African rival Chad le Clos was shadowing boxing in front of Michael as he prepared to get his head in the game.
Nothing broke his concentration even as Chad jumped and shook about in front of the Olympic champ.
Not long after it was aired his face was all over Twitter.
He’s now become a meme with many comparing him to Star Wars’ baddy Darth Vadar.
the “don’t screw with me on public transportation” face#MichaelPhelps pic.twitter.com/olZ0m7KB0Q
— Dose (@dose) August 9, 2016
when you have to qualify for men’s 200m butterfly at 6 but have plans to destroy the Jedi order at 7 #MichaelPhelps pic.twitter.com/mAgpuBjB0q
— Leanne Silvey (@lnsilvey) August 9, 2016
When you’re not a morning person. #MichaelPhelps pic.twitter.com/Qmcy07vsFZ
— Jules (@JuliaMauer10) August 9, 2016
When you’re the real Slim Shady but someone else stood up. pic.twitter.com/CtQTu7FXEa
— B®endan (@ChiBDM) August 9, 2016
Tfw from your point of view it is the Jedi who are evil pic.twitter.com/vjK4M4R2o0
— Jared Keller (@jaredbkeller) August 9, 2016
Michael Phelps slaughtering younglings #StarWars #MichaelPhelps #olympicRio #Olympics pic.twitter.com/DSgs5XuELe
— Steven Whisler (@Ultimosteve) August 9, 2016
#MichaelPhelps game face > Blue Steel #Olympics #swimming #GoUSA #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/KBkSqz7aXc
— Baby Got Pats (@JGM721) August 9, 2016
When you don’t need a pool to set someone on fire. #TeamUSA #MichaelPhelps #tonightsthenight pic.twitter.com/0CnD4yjgsj
— Velvet Elves (@thevelvetelves) August 9, 2016
When you got grounded because of your siblings mess#MichaelPhelps pic.twitter.com/2MBU89Z9Y4
— Vince Tañara (@vincentj27) August 9, 2016
Our personal favourite is this amazing edit.
#MichaelPhelps is slaying the competition in Rio. #PhelpsFace @MichaelPhelps pic.twitter.com/ydANTA0nci
— Rob (@RobCabrera) August 9, 2016