Online memes erupt as Conan O'Brien brings John Lithgow to attention for "slightly disappointed" look

John Lithgow is regarded as one of the most infamous actors. He gained popularity for his versatility in series like Dexter, Third Rock from the Sun, and The Crown. Lithgow stepped onto the red carpet of Oscars 2025 as a part of the Conclave cast. However, little did he know he was soon going to turn into a meme template, thanks to Conan O'Brien.

In the opening monologue, Conan O'Brien set an unusual contextual "warning" for the award winners.

"If your speech is too long tonight, the camera will cut to John Litghtgow looking not angry but ‘slightly disappointed.'"

The lens was immediately shifted to John Lithgow in the audience, and the world knew what he was talking about! The audience roared with laughter at the unprecedented statement as it became the origin of a new meme template to depict disappointment.

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Online memes erupt as Conan O'Brien brings John Lithgow to attention for "slightly disappointed" look

Slightly disappointed (via X/@Gibboanxious)

So this was the "look of disappointment" O'Brien was talking about! The contrast became even more visible, with the audience laughing in the frame. One look was enough for meme-worthy content!

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Not angry though (via X/@DEADLINE)

John Lithgow was walking on the thin line between anger and mild disappointment. Nonetheless, it qualified as a look of disappointment. Let's not decode the thoughts dictating the expressions!

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Everytime Emilia Perez wins (via X/@vasilisonka)

Although Emilia Perez won 13 nominations for this year's Oscars, fans were not very impressed. They urged the crew members to capture Lithgow for different reasons!

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Don't disappoint (via X/@LightsCameraPod)

The reasons for John Lithgow's disappointment are unknown, so how do we know how to not cross the lines? Also, if it didn't disappoint the actor, we wouldn't be here crafting memes!

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John Lithgow after hearing the F-word (via X/@Gibboanxious)

Netizens came up with an innovative reason to justify John Lithgow's disappointment. As per Conan O'Brien's claims, Emilia Perez used the F-word 479 times, so let's not go there!

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Cringe from the disappointed (via X/@CineplexMovies)

John Lithgow might not be having the best days! From being called out for being disappointed amid a prestigious crowd to "cringe" on the Internet, no wonder he was disappointed!

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This could have been an email (via X/@samdunsiger)

We all have that coworker who brings the "This could have been an email" vibe to a scrum. Lithgow is just one of those.

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Besides the memes and jokes about John Lithgow, fans and the audience were delighted by his presence at the Oscars 2025!