Bored Ben Affleck at the Grammys is already a meme for 2023

The actor's expression, or the lack of it, at the coveted event, became entertainment for users

Ben Affleck once again became a noteworthy candidate for the meme of the year and this time it barely took two months. The Gone Girl actor was spotted at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday looking like he’d rather be, well, anywhere else.

Every Ben Affleck expression is a meme just waiting to be born.

— Jen Chaney (@chaneyj) February 6, 2023

Affleck attended the Grammys with his wife and singer Jennifer Lopez, who presented the award for Best Pop Vocal Album. The newlyweds were seated towards the front of the stage, which allowed cameras to catch their every interaction – and Affleck’s bored-as-hell face gave social media users content for eternity.

The actor, with his blank expression, seemingly stared off into the distance as his wife danced in her seat to Stevie Wonder’s hit song, Higher Ground. Affleck may not have enjoyed Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson’s musical tribute and he sure inspired a lot of entertainment for Twitterati.

“Ben Affleck looking miserable with J-Lo at the Grammy’s is giving me life,” wrote a user on the microblogging app. Another one took his face as a motivational quote. “However bad of a day you’re having, I promise you’re not as miserable as Ben Affleck at the Grammys right now.”

however bad of a day you’re having, I promise you’re not as miserable as Ben Affleck at the Grammys right now pic.twitter.com/OQxA54H9P1

— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) February 6, 2023

“I'm crying, why does Ben Affleck look like he’d rather die than be there,” read another tweet.

ben affleck is so consistent in his misery i almost have to admire it pic.twitter.com/q0LnCIVCEj

— kyler (@jamiietartt) February 6, 2023

Ben Affleck is, uh, really enjoying the #Grammys pic.twitter.com/dtDZaJHc46

— Jenna Amatulli (@ohheyjenna) February 6, 2023

Some say he’s either the world’s biggest introvert or a 15-year-old going anywhere with their parents -- or he's both. 

Ben Affleck is every introvert everywhere. You can see his batteries draining in real time. Man is already at 23% 🪫 #GRAMMYs #SaveBen pic.twitter.com/Yv5zmzbPhr

— Dr. Kinda Decent Human (@amsi81) February 6, 2023

Ben Affleck is my favorite part of the #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/N9Fa3qy8xM

— Trix (@laraja818) February 6, 2023

Users even related Affleck’s bored and sad face to their own lives. A user wrote, "Channeling Ben Affleck when the boss calls for a late Friday meeting."

Channeling Ben Affleck when boss calls for a late Friday meeting.#Grammys2023 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/rC6yvMmszq

— Mykl (@ChezWu) February 6, 2023

Another wrote, "Ben Affleck at the Grammys is me any time I have to be on a Zoom call."

Ben Affleck at the Grammys is me any time I have to be on a zoom call. pic.twitter.com/V2eZZ14qos

— jennifer (@themissjenn) February 6, 2023

Or maybe he just zoned out? Users can relate. 

I love Ben Affleck for his steadfast refusal to hide how he feels about the shit show.

I am with you, man. Solidarity.

— SheWhoWillNotObey (@she_obey) February 7, 2023

Ben Affleck looks like he’s thinking about the best sandwich he ever ate in his life and then remembering that place closed down. pic.twitter.com/BUC9trJUEb

— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) February 6, 2023

There were big cheers for the cameramen too. 

Whoever keeps cutting to Ben Affleck as he gets more and more exasperated, thank you

— Elamin Abdelmahmoud (@elamin88) February 6, 2023