The Penguin and Goth Girl meme features a photograph of a King Penguin standing nonchalantly next to a young woman dressed in striking goth or alternative fashion. The image gained viral status for its visual irony and the bizarrely harmonious energy between the tuxedoed bird and the black-clad human. It is primarily used to represent situations where two seemingly incompatible things coexist perfectly, such as a person’s cheerful personality versus their dark taste in music, or a niche hobby being supported by a friend. The meme captures the internet's love for odd couple dynamics and the celebration of being unique together.