Forum Weapons refers to a vast collection of reaction images, GIFs, and macros specifically designed for use in online forum discussions. Emerging in the early 2000s on sites like 4chan, Something Awful, and Gaia Online, these 'weapons' are used to express emotions—ranging from mockery and disbelief to agreement—more effectively than text alone. They became an essential part of internet culture, categorized into folders by users to be 'deployed' during heated debates or troll encounters. Whether it is a 'Cool Story Bro' image or a 'Facepalm' photo, forum weapons define the art of the visual retort in digital communities.