The Gnome Hunting and Millions Wear the Hats meme trend emerged as a surreal offshoot of fantasy-themed shitposting, often blending the aesthetics of the Chudjak memes with whimsical garden folklore. It gained significant traction on social media through the Gnomes vs Knights rivalry, where users playfully took sides in a fictional, grand-scale conflict. The phrase 'Millions Wear the Hats' parodies the 'Billions Must Die' catchphrase, applying an apocalyptic tone to the harmless existence of gnomes. It is typically used to create absurdist lore, ironic threats against mythical creatures, or to celebrate the hidden world of forest dwellers in a strangely intense, ironic manner.