About Third World Skeptical Kid

The "Third World Skeptical Kid" meme features a young Ugandan boy, Mateo, with a highly expressive look of skepticism or disbelief. The original photo was taken in 2012 by an aid worker and gained significant popularity around 2014 as a reaction image. The meme's meaning revolves around a humorous questioning of unbelievable or absurd statements, often implying "Are you serious?" or "You can't be serious." It is widely used online in various contexts, from social media discussions to message boards, to express doubt, confusion, or a deadpan reaction to something ridiculous. Its classic status makes it instantly recognizable for conveying a sense of "I'm not buying it."