Donkey Kong has transitioned from an 8-bit arcade antagonist to a foundational figure in internet culture, primarily through the surreal humor of the 'Expand Dong' and 'DK Crew' memes. Originating from Nintendo’s legendary platformer franchise, the character’s expressive facial animations in games like Donkey Kong 64 provided the perfect canvas for early image board users to create absurd, often nonsensical captions. Today, the meme serves as a versatile tool for expressing everything from raw power to complete confusion, often accompanied by the iconic 'DK Rap' lyrics or distorted edits of his face to emphasize comedic shock.