The 'King Kong Mewing' and 'Kong Punching a Gorilla' memes emerged from viral scenes in the 2024 film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. The punching clip features Kong asserting dominance over the young ape Suko, while the 'mewing' variation uses Kong's stoic facial expressions to parody the internet's obsession with jawline aesthetics and 'looksmaxxing.' Often paired with the song 'Bye Bye' by Marshmello, these memes are used to humorously portray Kong as a 'sigma' character who refuses to speak to maintain his chiseled facial structure, blending high-stakes kaiju action with Gen Alpha internet culture.