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  1. Nov 9, 2018 · Why is a young American, born in Minnesota and still in elementary school, an instant sensation in the largest country in the world? It’s because of Gavin’s unique facial expressions, which...

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  2. Nov 10, 2018 · Meet Gavin Thomas, an American kid who became an overnight sensation in a completely different corner of the world – China. What started off as a normal social media profile like anyone else, became a viral account in no time.

  3. Oct 28, 2021 · Gavin Thomas is all grown up. When fans first got to know the Minnesotan, he was only 2 years old and could barely form a full sentence. Now, eight years have passed and Gavin is a pre-teen, as...

  4. Apr 2, 2019 · That's because Gavin – known as "fake smile boy" – became the go-to meme for Chinese social media users, who according to the BBC use Thomas' various amusing expressions to describe how they're feeling when they're too polite to say it.

  5. Gavin Thomas found similar fame on the popular video-sharing app, first appearing in 2013 and continuing to amass views around the web where his expressions are frequently used as reactions.

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  6. Oct 10, 2017 · Who is Gavin Thomas? You may know him as the lizard kid from vine, or the kid with relatable facial expression that hung out with the girl who used to be in Fifth Harmony. At just 6 years old...

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  8. Nov 28, 2019 · Gavin is a meme – a picture that is popular on the internet, to which users add captions. His pained facial expressions went viral in 2013. If you’re unsure what a meme is, don’t worry.