The Shocked Capybara meme features the world's largest rodent looking uncharacteristically startled, breaking its reputation as the most chill animal on Earth. While capybaras became massive internet icons thanks to the 'OK I Pull Up' song and various TikTok trends, the shocked variant gained traction as a perfect reaction image for unexpected realizations. It is often used to represent that specific moment of silent, wide-eyed disbelief when a person processes a bizarre fact or a sudden change in plans. Its popularity stems from the humorous juxtaposition of the capybara's naturally stoic nature with an expression of pure, unadulterated surprise.