The Sigma Male meme emerged from online manosphere subcultures, originally describing an independent male who exists outside traditional social hierarchies. It gained massive popularity through Sigma Grindset parodies, often featuring Patrick Bateman from American Psycho or the hyper-masculine Gigachad image. These memes typically pair Phonk music with absurd 'rules' for life, satirizing the extreme hustle culture of the internet. Today, it has evolved into a global symbol for hyper-focused, albeit often ironic, self-reliance and confidence.