Talk about a mean mug!
The Olympics have already given us a TON to talk about whether you’re following the drama at the Olympic Village, Samuel L. Jackson live tweeting the event, or just some AH-Mazing upsets
Well on Monday night, Michael Phelps continued to prove himself as the Olympian who keeps on giving as he was caught on camera giving a mean mug to his rival Chad le Clos while the South African athlete was warming up! The two men were getting ready for their qualifying 200 butterfly race, which if they made the finals — which they did — they’ll rematch their 2012 Olympics race in which Chad stunned the world when he upset Michael by .05 seconds to win gold!
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What makes this so incredibly HIGHlarious is both men seem unphased as le Clos went through his awkward routine pretty close to Phelps and even shadow boxed right next to him as the American swimmer glared! LOLz!
Ch-ch-check out the ridiculously funny video (below) as well as ALL the best Twitter reactions from people who couldn’t get enough of #PhelpsFace!
Michael doesn’t have time for silly dances:
This is absolutely amazing TV from Phelps pic.twitter.com/16Rp7kEfuV
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) August 9, 2016
As for how the world reacted, well:
Michael Phelps to Chad Le Clos 😂😂🏊🏻🙈 @NBCOlympics #Rio2016 #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/izuWjiO6F1
— Ranya J (@dukebaby401) August 9, 2016
When the theaters empty and someone sits right in front of you #Phelps #Leclos pic.twitter.com/EmmqmOJc05
— Deven (@DevenWackett) August 9, 2016
Loved le Clos attempting to psych out Phelps. LOL, no. #Rio2016 #Swimming #PhelpsFTW pic.twitter.com/br9q9WHxln
— Kristine (@TheHistoryDiva) August 9, 2016
When you’re the real Slim Shady but someone else stood up. pic.twitter.com/CtQTu7FXEa
— B®endan (@ChiBDM) August 9, 2016
When you’re an introvert among extroverts… #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/Erj5oWQeBf
— Octavia Atlas (@OctaviaAtlas) August 9, 2016
Like father, like son. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/optbLOAgiH
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) August 9, 2016
I don’t see the benefit of Le Clos eyeballin’ a dude that has 19 gold medals. Lions never worry about sheep !
— MarkJonesESPN (@MarkJonesESPN) August 9, 2016
Epic side-eye. 😂😂😂 #Gold worthy. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/vm7xDwZzwf
— USA! USA! USA! (@mspammajamma) August 9, 2016
When all you catch are Pidgeys, Rattatas, and Weedles #PhelpsFace #PokemonGo pic.twitter.com/a5bqv3Mh6L
— Tabor Benton (@DJ_Tabes18) August 9, 2016
When Kanye interrupts your medal ceremony. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/8i6bZDpIS2
— mikeschaffer (@mikeschaffer) August 9, 2016
Phelps to Le Clos #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/UaemLrIc3J
— Kristie Carnevale (@kriscarnevale) August 9, 2016
CHAD LE CLOS: Undefeated in middle school staring contests. #DontBlink
— Brendan McHugh (@bmchugh427) August 9, 2016
when obi wan and padme betray you #phelpsface pic.twitter.com/37n6NuKmn6
— Emo Anakin (@Emo_Anakin) August 9, 2016
#PhelpsFace in prisma looks like a Disney villain. pic.twitter.com/lrr3SkcSTw
— Jon Perri (@WoodenFunk) August 9, 2016
When you’re the greatest Olympian of all time and a meme of your face may supplant the crying Jordan. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/gOG8OKkS3r
— Derrick Paul (@WestVirgyinzer) August 9, 2016
As we mentioned, both men ended up advancing to Tuesday’s 200m butterfly finals! If Phelps pulls off the win, it will be his 20th gold medal and he’ll have 24 medals total!
After the race, NBC‘s Michelle Tafoya asked Michael about his rival’s warmup routine to which the athlete replied:
“Everyone has their own race strategy. If that’s his, that’s his.”
We just hope the most decorated Olympian’s warmup involves some more death stares! LOLz!
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