The 'Panik Kalm' meme is a three-panel vertical template featuring the iconic Meme Man character from the Surreal Memes universe. It typically depicts a sequence where the character faces a stressful situation (Panik), finds a reason to be relieved (Kalm), only to realize a new or deeper problem that brings back the stress (Panik). First appearing on Reddit in early 2020, it evolved from the simpler 'Panik' and 'Kalm' individual images. The meme is widely used to illustrate relatable, everyday anxieties, comedic plot twists, or social awkwardness through its intentionally misspelled labels and distorted facial expressions.