The Shortstack meme refers to a popular character archetype in online art and anime communities, describing characters who are notably short but possess curvy or 'stacked' proportions. Originally a term for pancakes or a poker player with few chips, the internet repurposed it to celebrate a specific aesthetic that subverts traditional character design. These memes usually appear in the context of fan art, character reveals, or humorous debates about height preferences. The term gained significant traction on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, where users frequently post comparisons or 'appreciation' threads for characters fitting the description, turning a niche design choice into a widely recognized internet trope.