Oscars 2020: Billie Eilish's Face Grabbed All the Attention for Some Fans
02/10/2020 02:35 pm EST
'Mood'
As soon as Eilish's expression hit the airwaves, Twitter users began claiming it for themselves. They declared it "a mood," seeing its universal applications even outside of the 2020 Oscars.
Mondays
On a night of star-studded pageantry and lavish Oscar parties around the country, Eilish's expression summed up many viewers' feelings about going to work on Monday. It was like a sinking moment of clarity in an otherwise good time, but fans still appreciated having it there for reference.
Applicable
There were plenty of ways for Eilish's expression to be applicable to this year's Oscars, even outside of Wiig and Rudolph's harmonizing. For example, sports journalist Nick Parco thought it was a perfect reaction for those criticizing best picture nominee Jojo Rabbit before the award was presented. Best picture ultimately went to the horror film Parasite.
Self-Deprecating
Just because Eilish's expression was relatable did not mean it had to be condescending. Some fans turned the baffled gaze on themselves, imagining it was how Eilish might see them if they were ever to meet.
'Ok Boomer'
Many people agreed that Eilish's expression was the embodiment of the phrase "OK Boomer" that so rattled inter-generational discourse late last year. Eilish is famous for her youth, having risen to fame at the age of 14 when she posted her original music on SoundCloud. To some, she is emblematic of Generation Z.
'Not Hating'
Some fans were worried that Eilish would be criticized for her expression, and did not want it to be misconstrued. They did not think Eilish was mocking Wiig and Rudolph. Many even pointed out that Eilish likely saw herself on the big screen before she made the face, so she might have been reacting to that, not the performance.
Grammys
Of course, others turned Eilish's ire back on her, using it to poke fun at the young singer. One person joked that this was their exact expression when Eilish won four Grammy Awards last month.
Eminem
Finally, some fans thought that this was not even Eilish's most iconic and relatable expression of the night. For example, they pointed out her apparently bored look while rapper Eminem was giving a surprise performance on-stage, and Eilish watched with a frown.
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