The 'Give Pikachu a Face' meme is a creative spin-off of the legendary 'Surprised Pikachu' template, which first gained massive traction on Tumblr and Reddit in 2018. While the original depicted a shocked reaction to predictable outcomes, this variation removes Pikachu’s features entirely, challenging users to draw or paste new, often unsettling or hilarious faces onto the yellow Pokemon. It serves as a digital canvas for internet subcultures to project various emotions, from existential dread to manic joy. Today, it remains a staple of the 'cursed images' community and a popular prompt for fan artists and meme-makers who want to push the boundaries of Pokemon humor.