The 'Shinji, Crank That Soulja Boy' meme is a surreal intersection of late 2000s hip-hop culture and the psychological drama of Neon Genesis Evangelion. It typically features a low-polygon 3D model of the protagonist, Shinji Ikari, performing the signature dance moves from Soulja Boy’s 2007 hit 'Crank That.' The humor stems from the jarring contrast between Shinji’s famously depressed persona and the energetic, upbeat nature of the dance. Often accompanied by captions of Gendo Ikari commanding Shinji to 'crank that' instead of piloting the Eva, the meme has become a staple of ironic anime circles and shitposting communities, symbolizing the absurdity of internet remix culture.