The term 'Glomp' emerged from the anime and manga community in the late 1990s and early 2000s, specifically popularized on platforms like deviantART and early fan forums. It represents an enthusiastic, flying tackle-hug that usually results in both parties falling to the ground. While often depicted in fan art as a gesture of extreme affection, the 'Glomp' became a shorthand for overwhelming excitement or someone being 'hit' by an unexpected feeling or person. In meme culture, it is used to illustrate situations where someone or something is aggressively embraced, often to their surprise, making it a versatile template for showing intense fandom, sudden realizations, or overbearing love.