The 'Evil Gang' meme, often accompanied by the 😈 emoji, stems from the broader 'Evil Be Like' internet trend that gained massive traction in late 2021. This specific iteration typically features characters or groups with inverted colors or menacing expressions, representing a mirror-universe version of themselves that acts in the exact opposite way of their normal persona. While the original trend focused on subverting famous lyrics or quotes, the 'Evil Gang' variant evolved to represent a specific brand of chaotic energy among friend groups. It is widely used to humorously portray 'bad' behavior that is ironically wholesome or to celebrate the camaraderie of a group engaging in harmlessly deviant activities.