Conveys embarrassment, frustration, or disbelief when something silly or avoidable happens; a classic “I can’t believe this” reaction.

Conveys frustration, embarrassment, or disbelief when something absurd happens. The gesture says, “I give up.”

Expresses frustration, disbelief, or embarrassment when someone or something goes completely wrong. It’s a universal reaction of “why is this happening again?”

Expresses exasperation or disbelief at a mistake or absurd situation, the classic male facepalm for “I can’t with this right now.”

Expresses disbelief, embarrassment, or frustration when something ridiculous happens. A classic male facepalm moment for “why did this have to happen?”