A bit of history.

[EvanDavis]

History's first recorder facepalm

 

[bootneck02]

Oh bugger looks like we have lost again

 

[nivrip]

"Aghhhh.... that migraine again !!!!"

 

[historian]

The migrain bit I understand,but the " recorder facepalm" eludes me.The image shows the man with his palm up against his forehead not his face.Can some one enlighten me please..ta.
historian

 

[EvanDavis]

The migrain bit I understand,but the " recorder facepalm" eludes me.The image shows the man with his palm up against his forehead not his face.Can some one enlighten me please..ta.
historian

Have a look at link for an explanation

EDIT (fbs): Deleted your link cos there's stuff there that is a bit rood.

This is the relevant part:

Face Palm:

The act of slapping your forehead with the palm of your head in exasperation.
Guy 1: Holy crap, I just realized that Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and the Alphabet song have the same tune!
Guy 2: *face palms*

and

When something idiotic or stupid is said. Can be called by the person who made the stupid remark or whoever heard it. To face palm you can either call out "face palm" or just do it but either way you must firmly smack your forehead with your palm.
1.) Ally: OMG! Where's my phone?! I can't find it!!

Lea: ...it's RIGHT in front of you..

Ally: Face palm..

2.) Beth: I made a 69! I passed the test!!

Anne: A 77 is passing. face palm.

Beth: .......UGH

3.) Jane: That boy has great hair!

Jordan: That's a girl.

Jane: *face palm*