The 'If J.K. Rowling Had A Stereotypical Character' meme gained traction as a satirical critique of the naming conventions used in the Harry Potter series, specifically regarding minority characters like Cho Chang and Kingsley Shacklebolt. Social media users began imagining how the author would name characters from various countries or backgrounds, often resulting in names that are absurdly literal or based on surface-level cultural stereotypes. The trend highlights the perceived lack of nuance in the original books' world-building and has become a staple of literary satire on platforms like Twitter and TikTok. It is frequently used to mock lazy writing or predictable character archetypes across various fandoms and pop culture discussions.