The Panik meme, often paired with its counterpart Kalm, features the 3D-rendered character known as Meme Man. This surreal figure expresses a range of frantic emotions across a multi-panel layout, typically illustrating a situation that starts okay, goes horribly wrong, and ends in a state of confused resolution or heightened dread. Emerging from the Surreal Memes subreddit in early 2020, the template's intentional misspellings and bizarre aesthetic have made it a favorite for depicting relatable anxiety, social awkwardness, and tech-related frustrations in a humorous, high-energy format.