Meaning
What does WutFace mean?
WutFace is an original emote created for the streaming website Twitch.tv. It features the face of Alex Mendez with a close shot of his face showing utter confusion.
The emote can be used to express confusion, puzzlement or disbelief to most scenarios on Twitch.tv in the chat room of given entrepreneur, while they are doing a live broadcast.
The emote has spawned another variant called WutFaceW, which features a zoomed in version of the original WutFace emote, to add more suspense to its meaning.
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Origin
What's the origin of WutFace?
WutFace has been sampled from a photograph taken of Twitch.tv employee, Alex Mendez, while attending an event.
The picture was taken at just the right moment, while his face is showing an extreme expression of confusion.
The original upload date/creation of the emote is unknown, however it is a part of the original Twitch.tv emotes, which indicates a possible early addition.
Spread & Usage
How did WutFace spread?
As of 10/12/2019 according to the website StreamElements, WutFace is the 22nd on the list of most popular/used emotes on the website Twitch.tv, making it one of the more popular emotes.
External resources
- Urban Dictionary – Wutface