The latest trend taking over social media involves images of people with their faces and bodies tinted purple. This phenomenon is a creative outlet for young people to express their emotions and have fun.
1 What is the “Purple Rage” Trend?
The “Purple Rage” Meme Trend
The “Purple Rage” trend involves heavily tinted purple images with short, humorous captions that have become widely popular among internet users recently. These images offer a creative and somewhat positive outlet for people to express their negative emotions.
With this trend, you can combine your daily frustrations with a fun and colorful image, creating a lighthearted way to express your anger or annoyance while remaining cute and straightforward. Have you tried this trend yet?
2 Origin of the “Purple Rage” Trend and the ‘Ao Dai’ Girl Meme
The trend originated from Mai Trung Thu’s painting ‘Femme a la robe orange’
The “Purple Rage” trend actually stems from a painting by the artist Mai Trung Thu, created in 1937, titled ‘Femme a la robe orange’. The painting depicts a pensive young woman in an ‘ao dai’ (traditional Vietnamese dress), which has been modified by internet users to include humorous captions, creating what is known as a ‘meme’.
Mai Trung Thu’s paintings of pensive young women are often used as a base for these memes
3 When Did the “Purple Rage” Trend Go Viral?
The “Purple Rage” trend went viral after a controversial soccer match
The “Purple Rage” trend gained momentum following a controversial decision in a soccer match during the World Cup 2022 qualifiers on November 19. The match between Vietnam and Thailand ended with a disallowed goal for Vietnam, sparking outrage among Vietnamese fans. A news article on khampha.vn captured this sentiment with the headline, “Fans are furious and ‘purple with rage’ as the Omani referee denies Vietnam’s goal.”
Since then, the trend has taken off, with people finding creative ways to turn themselves or objects purple to express their emotions and relieve frustration.
4 How to Use the “Purple Rage” Trend
Variations of the “Purple Rage” trend, including “Purple Body” and “Green with Envy”
‘Purple Rage’ and ‘Purple Body’ image variants
These images are used all over social media to express users’ frustrations
Introducing the new trend, “Green with Envy”
As mentioned, the “Purple Rage” trend is a fun way to release tension and express frustration about everyday issues. It has become a common form of expression on social media and in daily conversations.
The creativity of internet users has led to several variations of this trend, including ‘Purple Body’, ‘Green with Envy’, ‘Purple with Rage’, ‘Green with Anger’, ‘Rainbow with Rage’, and ‘Distorted with Rage’. These variations add a unique and entertaining twist to the original trend.
While the images may initially seem confusing, the captions provide context and a relatable aspect to these otherwise bizarre situations. You’ll surely recognize some of these everyday scenarios that you or someone you know has experienced.
Now that you know the origin and usage of the “Purple Rage” trend, why not give it a try and join in on the fun with your friends?