The 'Pet the X' meme, widely recognized through the 'PETTHE' Twitch emote series, features a disembodied hand rapidly petting a flattened character or object. It originated from the 'PETTHEPEEPO' emote, which gained massive popularity on Twitch and Discord for its rhythmic, affectionate, yet chaotic animation style. Over time, the template evolved into a versatile format where users swap Peepo for other mascots, anime characters, or celebrities. This meme is primarily used to show intense adoration or to humorously suggest that a specific person or thing deserves some head pats.