The 'Love at First Kiss Nervous Kiss' meme originates from the TLC reality show 'Love at First Kiss' which aired in 2016. The specific scene features Josh, a 27-year-old who had never been kissed before, and Emily, as they prepare for their televised encounter. Josh’s extreme visible nervousness, stiff body language, and the palpable tension leading up to the physical contact created a high-intensity 'cringe' moment that resonated across the internet. In the scene, Josh attempts to manage his anxiety while Emily waits, resulting in a series of awkward facial expressions and hesitant movements that perfectly encapsulate social anxiety. This clip is commonly used as a meme to represent situations involving extreme discomfort, the struggle to act 'normal' under pressure, or the anxiety of a first date. It serves as the ultimate visual shorthand for feeling out of one's depth in a social setting. Example captions include: 'Me trying to act cool when the waiter says enjoy your food and I say you too,' 'My last two brain cells trying to form a sentence during a job interview,' and 'When you're about to ask a question in a meeting and your heart starts racing for no reason.'