The Michael Phelps Death Stare was born during the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. While preparing for the 200-meter butterfly semifinal, Phelps was caught on camera in the ready room sporting a look of pure, unadulterated intensity. His hood was up, his headphones were on, and he stared daggers into the distance while his rival, Chad le Clos, shadowboxed just feet away. The internet immediately dubbed it the 'Phelps Face,' turning it into a universal symbol for intense concentration, quiet rage, or the feeling of being completely unamused by someone else's antics.