The 'Fap' meme, often represented by a simplistic rage comic character, originated in the late 2000s during the height of 4chan and Reddit's rage comic era. It features a stick-figure-like character accompanied by the onomatopoeic 'fap fap fap' text, used to humorously acknowledge masturbation or an obsessive interest in something. Over time, the character became a staple of 'Forever Alone' style humor and awkward social relatable content. While rage comics have largely faded from the mainstream, the Fap guy remains a recognizable relic of early internet culture, frequently used to mock excessive enthusiasm or solitary habits.