The Moai Emoji (🗿) meme, based on the monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island, has evolved into a versatile internet symbol for stoicism, deadpan humor, and 'sigma' culture. Initially used to represent silence or a blank stare, it became inextricably linked with the 'Vine Thud' sound effect and the concept of an unbothered, alpha persona. By the early 2020s, it surged in popularity on TikTok and Reddit as a response to awkward situations or as a way to signal respect for a particularly 'based' take. Today, it remains one of the most recognizable emojis used to convey a cool, unshakeable attitude or a simple 'bruh' reaction.