Owling is a classic internet photo fad that emerged in mid-2011 as a successor to the viral planking trend. It involves individuals crouching in a perched position like an owl on various surfaces, ranging from kitchen counters and office chairs to more precarious outdoor locations like statues or fences. The trend gained massive traction on social media platforms like Reddit and Facebook, often presented as a humorous alternative for those tired of lying flat. While the craze was relatively short-lived compared to other digital tropes, it remains a nostalgic pillar of the early 2010s participatory meme culture, where the humor came from the absurdity of the pose in everyday environments.