What is the shocked Pikachu meme?

Depicting a surprised-looking, off-model Pikachu from the early days of the Pokémon anime, the Shocked Pikachu meme has been around for years at this point, but just how did this meme catch on in the first place? The Shocked Pikachu meme got its start on Tumblr in September 2018, according to KnowYourMeme.

Where did the Pikachu meme come from?

The meme comes from the animated series, but the origin of its rise to prominence is even more intriguing. The Pikachu meme was used for the very first time three years ago. According to Know Your Meme, the screencap from "Pokémon" was used as a reaction meme on Tumblr on Sept. 26, 2018.

What does surprised Pikachu mean?

Surprised Pikachu refers to a screenshot from the Pokémon anime of the character Pikachu with its mouth agape, as though it were surprised at something. In the autumn of 2018, the image was used as a reaction image paired with captions where a set-up leads to a predictable outcome that nevertheless leaves one surprised.

Is Pikachu a funny Pokemon?

Pikachu is known for being a cute Electric-type Pokémon and is also known for being used as a popular and funny meme. Seasons are changing, and the countdown to Halloween begins! To celebrate, Pokémon has a special treat for fans to get them in the mood for the upcoming holiday.