The 'Every time you masturbate, God kills a kitten' meme is one of the internet's oldest and most iconic examples of early 2000s shock humor. Originally popularized on sites like Fark and 4chan, the phrase is most famously paired with an image of the Japanese mascot Domo-kun chasing two terrified kittens. It serves as a satirical critique of heavy-handed religious or moral crusades, using absurd hyperbole to mock the idea of divine punishment for private behaviors. Over the years, the template has evolved to include various characters, but the core message remains a nostalgic staple of the 'Golden Age' of internet culture, frequently used to poke fun at irrational guilt trips or exaggerated consequences.