The NPC Stabbing or Mill Creek Dollar Tree Assault refers to a viral incident that captured the internet's attention due to the perpetrator's erratic and robotic movements. Described by social media users as 'glitched' or behaving like a Non-Player Character (NPC) from a video game, the footage became a focal point for the NPC meme subculture. It is frequently edited with video game soundtracks and health bars to highlight the absurdity of the situation. The meme is used to discuss the 'simulation' theory and the strange, unpredictable nature of modern public interactions, turning a chaotic event into a broader commentary on internet tropes.