Fartbuckle the Goblin became an internet sensation after appearing as a minor, expendable NPC in a Dungeons & Dragons live-play stream. Known for his pathetic charm and his tendency to meet untimely, often explosive ends, Fartbuckle quickly evolved from a throwaway character into a symbol of the 'beloved but doomed' NPC trope. Fans across TikTok and Reddit began creating tributes to him, using his image to represent the emotional attachment players feel toward sidekicks that the Dungeon Master clearly intended to kill off. Today, the Fartbuckle meme is used to celebrate the chaotic, heartwarming, and tragic moments that define tabletop gaming culture.