Kung Pow Penis is a nonsensical catchphrase and surreal shitpost that gained viral traction across Twitter and Reddit in late 2020. The meme is characterized by its sheer absurdity and lack of context, often appearing as a non-sequitur response to serious posts or embedded within low-resolution images. It originated from a series of viral tweets where users would spam the phrase to disrupt threads or create confusion for comedic effect. Over time, it evolved into a staple of modern internet irony, used by creators who lean into 'deep-fried' aesthetics and anti-humor. Its popularity stems from its rhythmic sound and its utility as a 'template-less' joke that can be applied to almost any bizarre visual to heighten the irony.