The Animal Crossing meme phenomenon primarily stems from the contrast between the game's wholesome, relaxing atmosphere and the underlying capitalist stress of owing money to the infamous Tom Nook. Since the release of New Horizons in 2020, the internet has used characters like Isabelle and the Villager to express everything from financial anxiety to chaotic energy, most notably through the Doom Crossing crossover with Doom Eternal. Whether it’s Isabelle’s daily announcements or the frantic search for specific villagers, these memes capture the quirky, repetitive, and often surprisingly relatable nature of the beloved Nintendo franchise.