The 'Rape Face' meme refers to a variety of facial expressions found in anime, manga, and real-life photos that convey a creepy, lecherous, or predatory intent. Despite its controversial name, the meme is typically used in a non-literal, humorous context to illustrate someone's intense and unsettling desire for something, such as a favorite food, a new video game, or a winning moment. The term gained traction on imageboards like 4chan and 2channel in the late 2000s, often featuring characters with widened eyes and sinister grins. It serves as a visual shorthand for a 'creepy' or 'overly enthusiastic' reaction to a specific situation, becoming a staple in the reaction image toolkit of internet culture.