The Emmy Rossum Biting Her Finger meme features a candid red-carpet photo of the 'Shameless' star looking coyly at the camera while nibbling on her fingertip. The image gained traction in the early 2010s across Tumblr and Twitter as the ultimate reaction for feeling 'called out,' witnessing juicy gossip, or experiencing secondhand embarrassment. Because Emmy's expression balances a sense of nervous anticipation with a hint of mischief, the template has remained a staple for internet users who want to express that they are watching a chaotic situation unfold with intense interest.