The 'Ahegao Fingers' meme stems from the 'ahegao' facial expression, a trope in Japanese media characterized by crossed eyes and an open mouth, meant to signal extreme ecstasy. The addition of the 'V' or peace signs—often held up to the face—evolved into a popular visual aesthetic across social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and Reddit. While originally associated with NSFW origins, the double peace sign pose became a shorthand for 'degenerate' humor or ironic otaku pride within the anime community. The meme is frequently used to mock anime obsessions, participate in cosplay trends, or represent a hyper-exaggerated reaction to internet 'culture' in a way that signals the creator is 'in on the joke.'