A man who was sat next to a woman who went on a 'racist rant' on Thursday's edition of Question Time has thanked the internet after his reaction to the moment went viral.
By now you've probably seen said moment from Question Time where a woman claiming to be from London launched into a stunning anti-immigration rant and said that 'enough is enough' and that the UK's borders need to be 'completely closed.'
“We should completely close the borders … enough is enough” This audience member says the number of people ’floodi… https://t.co/xWa6O0v8e0— BBC Question Time (@BBC Question Time) 1582238851
It was one of the most shocking moments in recent memory on the debate show but it was made slightly better thanks to the expression on the face of the man sitting next to the woman.
While she was ranting, he had a look on his face which told a story of contempt, disgust and the vague hope that someone could get him as far away from there as quickly as possible.
His face didn't go unnoticed and it became the perfect meme, to sum up, this otherwise embarrassing moment.
@bbcquestiontime This queen now wants to move seats... #cantblamehim https://t.co/BtxuTeiKWV— Jason Reid (@Jason Reid) 1582241539
Eyeroll, bit of light eyebrow work, fuck it I'm going full Fleabag https://t.co/2khcZvMa3M— James Felton (@James Felton) 1582242308
@JimMFelton He’s desperately trying to signal for someone to rescue him from hell here. Poor fella. https://t.co/gD3PeJJ4ER— Ashley Pemberton (@Ashley Pemberton) 1582240537
Now, thanks to the wonders of the internet, the man from the clip has thanked everyone for turning him into a meme.
Will Austin, who has been a Twitter user since October 2011 said he was 'truly overwhelmed by the kindness and support' he had received since the clip went viral.
Although his tweet might not have gone as viral as his reaction people have been thanking him for standing up for what is right in the face of bigotry.
I think it's worth a follow for the gentleman whose face said what we all were thinking. 👏👏👏. A face of reason in t… https://t.co/l02SbkdDCF— Barbara 💙🖤🕯🔸️🍥 3.5% (@Barbara 💙🖤🕯🔸️🍥 3.5%) 1582388111
This man says it all.... https://t.co/TDR7FEIHHc— GREIGE XVS1300A🏍 🏴SAOR ALBA (@GREIGE XVS1300A🏍 🏴SAOR ALBA) 1582394692
@WillAustin1964 @Fransfedup Appalling that you weren’t allowed to speak to put the opposite view, but your face said a thousand words.— Jacqueline Johnson 👍🇬🇧🌈💙💙#3.5%🏳️⚧️ (@Jacqueline Johnson 👍🇬🇧🌈💙💙#3.5%🏳️⚧️) 1582385230