The 'Tom staring concerned' meme originates from a scene featuring Tom the cat from the classic Tom and Jerry cartoon series. In this particular frame, Tom is depicted wearing yellow goggles, peering intensely at a piece of paper with an expression of wide-eyed shock and concern. This image has been humorously co-opted by meme creators to depict scenarios where one is confronted with unexpected or unsettling information, a feeling made even more comical by Tom's exaggerated expression and the absurdity of wearing goggles indoors.