The Bobby Liebling 'The Ghoul' staring meme originates from a live performance by the legendary doom metal band Pentagram. In the clip, lead singer Bobby Liebling breaks the fourth wall with a wide-eyed, hypnotic stare directly into the camera lens while performing the track 'The Ghoul.' Known for his eccentric stage presence and tumultuous personal history documented in the film 'Last Days Here,' Liebling’s intense expression became an instant internet favorite. It is commonly used to represent being under the influence, feeling overwhelmed by realization, or simply watching something with unnerving focus. The meme resonates with both the metal community and general audiences for its raw, unsettling, and strangely hilarious visual impact.