The Grink refers to a bootleg, distorted version of Dr. Seuss's The Grinch that gained viral fame on platforms like Tumblr and Twitter. Unlike the original character, The Grink is associated with surreal, absurdist humor and the nonsensical catchphrase 'You're being a total Grink.' It emerged as part of a trend of creating fake lore for off-model characters, blending festive themes with a slightly unsettling or chaotic aesthetic. Today, the meme is used to describe anyone acting strangely or to inject a dose of bizarre irony into holiday-themed posts, serving as a staple of weird internet subcultures.