The Lapwing, often colloquially called the 'Gosling' by the VRChat community, is a popular 3D bird avatar based on the Northern Lapwing, known for its unique waddle and expressive, yet vacant, facial expression. It gained viral status through short clips on TikTok and Twitter where the avatar is seen staring intently at the camera or performing awkward movements to upbeat music. The meme typically plays on themes of social awkwardness, hyper-fixation, or the 'no thoughts, head empty' aesthetic. Users love the contrast between the bird's small, round design and its intense, unblinking presence, making it a staple of modern VRChat shitposting and absurdist internet humor.