The 'Not Bad' Obama Face originated from a photograph taken during President Barack Obama's official visit to the United Kingdom in May 2011. While at Buckingham Palace, Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were captured with synchronized expressions of pleasant surprise and approval, which quickly caught the eye of the internet. The image was first turned into a rage comic-style illustration on Reddit, where it became a universal symbol for being impressed by something unexpected. Today, the meme remains a staple of internet culture, used to acknowledge a job well done or to express a sense of satisfied resignation when things turn out better than anticipated.