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The Disney Story Behind the “Chloe Side-Eye” Meme

Chloe Meme from Disney Trip
Images Credit: Lily & Chloe YouTube / Clipart

We’re going to Disney!” This should be every child’s dream to hear, right? Well, not so much for Chloe.

Known as the “Side-eyeing Chloe” meme, this one has made its rounds. Chances are you’ve seen Chloe’s meme pop up on numerous social media networks and had a chuckle as it fits in well for many scenarios. But, did you know it came from the news of a surprise Disney trip?

Here’s the story behind the well-known meme along with the original video below!

Chloe side-eye meme
Credit: Lily & Chloe YouTube

In the video, Chloe is riding along in the car with her family, including sister Lily and Mom and Dad. Dad is driving Lily to school. Lily holds onto her Duffy Bear and attempts to convince her Mom who is videoing that Duffy should go to school with her.

As Mom videos, Dad drives past Lily’s school. Lily chants, “No school, no school…” (something all parents with young children have likely heard). Well, surprise, surprise! Mom announces the family is going to ditch school and instead are on their way to Disneyland!

Disneyland with Mickey
Credit: Disney

Lily is beside herself. While it takes her a moment to realize what is happening, she begins to break down into tears with excitement. Meanwhile… here enters Lily’s little sister, Chloe.

Mom pans over to Chloe and catches a moment that little did she know would turn into a worldwide, iconic meme for years to come!

Chloe was likely too little to understand what exactly was going on and it’s surely her sister’s tears and random excitement that had the young girl extra confused.

Need a good laugh for the day? Check out the video of Lily and Chloe’s surprise Disney announcement that created the facial expression that led to a famous meme we still laugh at all these years later:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGhuLkjl4iI

There you have it! The birth of the side eyeing Chloe meme. The right moment caught at the right time! We’re sure when Chloe got to Disneyland Resort that face of uncertainty turned into all smiles.

About Jamie Sylvester

I'm a Disney nerd! A kid at heart who loves the magic and memories of Walt Disney World. I follow all things Disney and enjoy the vacations, day trips, and weekend getaways, and geek out over the planning of such events. My goal is to experience as many Disney desserts and cocktails as possible! Married to another Disney nerd and blessed with a daughter and son, we thoroughly enjoy the magic at Disney and are here to help others experience the magic as well.