The descriptor got its start as a reaction meme, but now it’s much more of a vibe unto itself. For all those moments when you’re in pure disbelief, there’s a bruh meme that fits the situation.

BRUH! If you have a pulse and have used the Internet before, you've already seen it. John Wall, recovering from a stress fracture, sitting on the Wizards bench during a 2012 game against the Hawks.

Back in June, someone finally tracked down the origin of the Nick Young confused face meme. And now, we have an explanation for yet another popular NBA-related meme—the one that features John ...