The Gerudo Link meme, often referred to as Femboy Link, originated from the 2017 Nintendo title The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In the game, Link must don the 'Gerudo Vai' outfit—a traditional female Gerudo garment—to sneak into the women-only Gerudo Town. This specific aesthetic immediately captivated the internet, leading to an explosion of fan art and memes that highlighted Link’s androgynous appeal. Over time, the meme transcended the game's mechanics to become a staple of the 'femboy' subculture online, used to discuss gender expression, subverting traditional masculinity, or simply admiring the character's design. It remains one of the most enduring visual tropes from the Zelda franchise.