The 'Nigga That's Kawaii' meme features the titular phrase usually paired with an image of a person showing unexpected appreciation for something 'kawaii' (the Japanese word for cute). Originating in the early 2010s across imageboards like 4chan and social platforms like Tumblr, it blends urban slang with otaku subculture to create a humorous juxtaposition. The meme serves as a versatile reaction image to express genuine or ironic affection for anime aesthetics, cute characters, or surprisingly adorable situations. It is celebrated for its subversion of traditional tough-guy tropes by embracing the 'moe' aesthetic of Japanese pop culture.