Ring Fit Adventure memes emerged shortly after the game's 2019 release on the Nintendo Switch, primarily focusing on the unexpected physical intensity of the 'casual' RPG. Most memes highlight the contrast between the game's bright, encouraging aesthetic—embodied by the character Tipp—and the player's actual state of physical collapse. It became a viral sensation during global lockdowns as people turned to gaming for exercise, leading to a surge of relatable content about sweating through squats and the 'betrayal' felt when the Ring asks for one more set. The memes serve as a badge of honor for gamers who brave the sweat and soreness of a digital quest.