The Not Stonks meme is the ironic inverse of the viral Stonks meme, featuring the iconic 3D-rendered character known as Meme Man. While the original celebrates questionable financial gains, Not Stonks is used to highlight poor investments, unlucky coincidences, or spectacularly bad decision-making. Usually accompanied by a downward-trending orange arrow, the meme became a staple on Reddit and Twitter during the rise of retail trading culture. It perfectly captures the internet's self-deprecating humor regarding failed business ventures and the chaotic nature of the stock market.