The Dramatic Chipmunk, also known as the 'Dramatic Look,' is one of the most iconic early internet memes, featuring a prairie dog turning its head in shock to intense orchestral music. Originally aired on the Japanese show 'Hello! Morning,' the five-second clip was uploaded to YouTube in 2007 and became an instant viral sensation. It is primarily used to underscore a moment of sudden realization, suspense, or over-the-top drama in any situation. Despite being over a decade old, the wide-eyed stare remains a universal symbol for internet users to signal that things just got serious—or hilariously intense.