The Lick Icons meme trend stems from the internet's fascination with 'rero rero' culture, famously popularized by the character Noriaki Kakyoin from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. These icons typically feature a character leaning in to lick the edge of a frame or a specific object, often used as profile pictures to interact playfully with neighboring posts on social media feeds. The format evolved into a diverse set of templates where fans draw their favorite anime, video game, or original characters in this specific pose. It is a favorite among Discord and Twitter users who want a high-energy, slightly absurd avatar that looks like it is breaking the fourth wall to lick the viewer's screen.