You’ve probably seen the Debby Ryan meme floating around the web: the charming actress flashing her signature smirk with a bashful, awkward look. If memes are measures of today’s fame, the young star has made it big from with her viral expression clip.
The Ryan smirk is just one of the many expressions of the Disney Channel actress-singer featured in her teen shows and movies. It is, however, the one that is seeing the most traction so far.
In this discussion, we explore the connection between television and today’s prevalent memes, focusing on how and why Debby Ryan has become a significant figure in this cultural phenomenon.
