The #RIPRichardDawkins meme primarily stems from recurring internet death hoaxes and satirical hashtags that trend on platforms like X (formerly Twitter). While Richard Dawkins, the renowned evolutionary biologist and author of 'The Selfish Gene,' is very much alive, the hashtag often goes viral either through genuine misinformation or as a coordinated effort by various online communities. It is frequently used to mock his controversial public statements or to satirize the lightning-fast nature of social media reactions. The meme serves as a digital commentary on the spread of misinformation and the ironic ways internet subcultures interact with high-profile intellectuals.