The 'Kek or Cringe' meme format gained massive popularity through voice-over parodies, most notably featuring Donkey Kong as a stern judge of internet content. Originating from ironic meme culture, it simplifies internet discourse into a binary choice: 'Kek' (signifying approval or humor) or 'Cringe' (signifying social awkwardness or a bad joke). The meme often uses a low-quality image of a character like Donkey Kong staring intensely at a screen, creating a sense of dramatic tension before the final verdict is delivered. It has evolved into a versatile tool for communities to police the quality of their own content, often used in video format with dramatic music or as a static image macro for quick reactions on social media.