The 'Dinner with Waifu' or 'Otaku Date' meme highlights the subculture of anime fans who celebrate special occasions, such as Valentine’s Day or Christmas, by setting up elaborate dinner dates for their favorite fictional characters. These images typically feature a table set for two with one seat occupied by a body pillow (dakimakura), a laptop screen, or a figurine. While it originated in Japanese imageboards like 2channel and later migrated to 4chan, the meme oscillates between genuine devotion and self-deprecating irony. It is widely used to joke about loneliness, extreme fandom, or the superiority of '2D over 3D' relationships, often peaking in popularity during romantic holidays.