The TF2 Seal, officially known as Silvia, took the internet by storm following the Team Fortress 2 Summer 2023 update on the community-made map Selbyen. The seal’s primary role in the game mode is to waddle across the map to a van while players feed it fish, but its round, adorable design quickly turned it into a viral sensation. Beyond the game, the Selbyen seal has become a symbol of pure, wholesome energy, often used in memes to represent something precious that must be protected at all costs. Its awkward, charming waddle and oversized proportions make it the perfect template for lighthearted jokes about being easily distracted or finding joy in the small things amidst a chaotic environment.