The NPC Wojak meme, also known as the NPC Meme, originated on 4chan in 2018 as a variation of the classic Wojak character. It features a simplified, greyed-out face with a blank expression, designed to resemble a 'Non-Player Character' from video games. The meme is primarily used to satirize individuals who are perceived to lack independent thought, following social trends or political scripts without critical analysis. It gained massive cultural traction for its ability to mock 'groupthink' and the 'Current Thing' phenomenon, often appearing in political debates or cultural critiques to suggest that an opponent is simply repeating a pre-programmed narrative rather than engaging in original logic.