Cecil the Lion was a major attraction in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park until his controversial death in 2015 at the hands of an American trophy hunter. The event triggered a global wave of internet outrage, making Cecil one of the first major examples of viral social media activism and public shaming. In the years following, Cecil has become a symbolic figure in meme culture, often paired with Harambe the gorilla to represent a 'lost era' of the internet or used in discussions regarding wildlife conservation and ethics. The meme typically serves as a tribute to the majestic animal or a commentary on the fleeting yet intense nature of online outrage.