The Gru Gun meme is a popular digital edit of the protagonist from the Despicable Me franchise. It features Gru pointing a handgun directly at the camera, creating a high-pressure, first-person perspective that breaks the fourth wall. Emerging as a viral reaction image around 2017, it is most commonly used in 'Delete This' scenarios or to express humorous aggression toward an unpopular opinion. Its staying power comes from the stark, ironic contrast between the family-friendly nature of the original animated film and the edited, menacing stance of the character.