Which is to say, it’s no surprise that the most popular GIF of 2017 is an expression of confused, ... [just imagine a drumroll, because GIFs don’t have sound] 1. “white guy blinking ...

So get your “white guy blinking” memes ready, because there are two things about him you should know. No. 1: He’s not an internet millionaire, because you don’t get paid for being a meme.

Scanlon, 33, sent out a tweet on Thursday saying he is, in fact, the Blinking Guy, and he asked the world for a favor. “Hi Internet! I’m Drew and THIS IS MY FACE,” he wrote.

The Man Behind the Blinking Guy Meme Has Something to Say. 2 minute read. Karl Tapales—Getty Images. ... has become the go-to GIF meme for anyone who’s looking to show surprise or disbelief.

SF Man Behind Viral 'Blinking Guy' GIF Backs Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser. September 19, ... "This year I decided to, I guess, come clean to the internet and say, 'This is me!'" ...

10 Guy Fieri Reaction GIFs That Will Either Make or Ruin Your Day. Don't sleep on the donkey sauce. By Ben Boskovich Published: Jan 29, 2016 3:22 PM EST.