The Bonobo Lyfe meme is a popular iteration of the 'Return to Monke' internet subculture, which humorously suggests that humans should abandon the stress of modern civilization for the simple life of a great ape. Specifically featuring bonobos—known for their peaceful, social, and matriarchal societies—the meme often depicts these primates in relaxed or 'cool' poses, sometimes edited with sunglasses or street-style accessories. It gained traction on platforms like Reddit and Instagram as a way to satirize burnout and the absurdity of 21st-century life, positioning the laid-back bonobo as the ultimate symbol of peak chill and social harmony.