ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) memes playfully satirize the internet subculture of 'brain tingles' and soothing sounds. While the term was coined in 2010 to describe the physical sensation triggered by specific auditory or visual stimuli, the meme community quickly adopted it to mock the high-sensitivity microphones and exaggerated whispering often found on YouTube and Twitch. Common iterations involve characters whispering absurdities into high-end mics, aggressive tapping on random household items, or applying the ASMR aesthetic to loud, chaotic situations. These memes bridge the gap between genuine relaxation and the bizarre, awkward nature of extreme close-up recordings.