The 'Not Funny, Didn't Laugh' meme is a popular deadpan reaction phrase often paired with an image or video of Donkey Kong staring blankly. It rose to prominence in 2019, particularly through a viral video clip featuring a distorted version of the Donkey Kong 64 'DK Rap.' Users employ this template as a sarcastic and blunt shut-down for jokes or content they find particularly unfunny or 'cringe.' Its effectiveness comes from its rhythmic, monotonous delivery, making it a staple in internet culture for signaling total apathy toward bad humor or failed attempts at being clever.