The 'Save As .dmx' meme is a tech-centric joke that plays on the file extension for Source Filmmaker's 'Data Model Exchange' format. Because the extension shares a name with the legendary late hip-hop artist DMX, the internet naturally transformed a mundane technical task into a punchline. Often featuring the rapper's aggressive persona or iconic lyrics, the meme illustrates a situation where a standard digital process suddenly becomes intense or 'ruff.' It is widely popular in gaming and 3D modeling communities, serving as a crossover between niche software troubleshooting and general pop culture humor.