Kissing Prank Reaction Videos refer to a subgenre of YouTube content that reached peak saturation in the mid-2010s, characterized by staged romantic encounters and often exaggerated cringe reactions from the audience. These videos typically feature a 'prankster' attempting to kiss strangers, followed by a reaction shot that captures the sheer awkwardness or disbelief of the situation. As a meme, it serves as a meta-commentary on the era of clickbait culture and the universal feeling of secondhand embarrassment. It is frequently used to mock people who try too hard to be charismatic or to represent the face of someone watching a total train wreck in slow motion.