The 'Look of Disapproval' is a classic emoticon (ಠ_ಠ) used to convey judgment, skepticism, or sheer disappointment. It gained massive popularity on Reddit in the late 2000s, where users would reply to questionable posts with just the face to signal their disapproval. The characters used are from the Kannada language alphabet, specifically the letter 'tha' (ಠ). Despite its linguistic origins, it has become a universal symbol of internet 'shade' and is frequently used as a reaction to bizarre news stories, cringeworthy social media posts, or anytime someone says something completely nonsensical.