The Whale Passing a Blunt meme typically features a surreal, often AI-generated image of a massive whale floating in the deep sea while holding or passing a cannabis cigarette. It belongs to the broader Stoner Comics and High Thoughts subgenres of internet culture, where characters ponder nonsensical or pseudo-philosophical questions. The juxtaposition of a majestic, serene sea creature with the urban culture of smoking creates a dreamlike, humorous aesthetic. It gained popularity on platforms like Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) as a visual shorthand for sharing mid-night realizations or absurd shower thoughts that seem profound only when under the influence or contemplating the vastness of the universe.