The 'Discord Kitten' meme is a satirical take on a specific subculture within the Discord messaging platform, where 'kittens' receive financial perks or Discord Nitro from 'daddies' or moderators in exchange for attention. Emerging in the late 2010s and peaking in popularity during the early 2020s, the term evolved from a niche roleplay trope into a widespread internet meme used to mock transactional digital relationships and excessive 'simp' behavior. It often features anime-style avatars, cat ear headbands, and screenshots of cringe-worthy direct messages. Today, it serves as a staple of internet irony, poking fun at the power dynamics and social quirks found within large online communities.