The Paper Child meme trend, which gained significant traction on platforms like DeviantArt and LiveJournal in the mid-2000s, involves creating small, hand-drawn paper cutouts of characters and placing them in real-world environments. The charm of the meme comes from the forced perspective, making it appear as though the character is being physically lifted, dropped, or interacting with household objects. It represents a creative intersection between traditional art and photography, often depicting characters in distressed or adorable situations. Today, it remains a nostalgic favorite for artists looking to bring their illustrations into the physical world through clever staging and humorous captions.