The 'Paimon Emergency Food' meme originates from the hit action RPG Genshin Impact during an early-game cutscene. When the character Amber asks the Traveler what Paimon is, players are given a dialogue choice to describe her as 'Emergency Food' rather than a friend. This lighthearted jab at the floating companion quickly became the game's most enduring inside joke, spawning countless fan arts, animations, and community memes. It is primarily used to poke fun at Paimon's small size and talkative nature, or to apply the concept of an 'emergency supply' to various relatable real-life situations.