Troll Face
Use to represent trolling, mischief, pranks, or getting away with something. The character portrays someone who knows they're being annoying and enjoys it. Classic rage comic character.
Dimensions: 1000 × 932px
Format: Face image alone or in rage comics
📖 Origin Story
Source: MS Paint webcomic by Whynne
Creator: Carlos Ramirez (Whynne)
First appeared: DeviantArt
An intentionally crude MS Paint drawing of a mischievous face became the universal symbol of internet trolling, rage comics, and online pranks. One of the most iconic and profitable memes ever created.
🎯 How to Use This Template
Use to represent trolling, mischief, pranks, or getting away with something. The character portrays someone who knows they're being annoying and enjoys it. Classic rage comic character.
Pro Tips:
- 💡Works for both being the troll and calling out trolls
- 💡Can be combined with "Problem?" or "U mad?" text
- 💡Experienced a 2020 renaissance with "Cover Yourself in Oil" format
😂 Example Ideas
Mischievous trolling behavior
Playful pranks
Escalating mischievous satisfaction
💡 Did You Know?
- •Creator Carlos Ramirez has earned over $100,000 from licensing and legal settlements
- •Originally called "Coolface" briefly before "Trollface" stuck
- •The meme is copyrighted and Ramirez actively protects it
- •Experienced a major resurgence in 2020 with ironic "Trollge" and "Cover Yourself in Oil" formats
- •Was part of the Meme Run game that got DMCA'd from Wii U eShop
