Wally Darling is the central character of Welcome Home, a colorful yet unsettling alternate reality game (ARG) and psychological horror project created by artist ClownIllustration. As the most prominent resident of the neighborhood, Wally is known for his signature blue pompadour, calm demeanor, and his habit of staring directly at the viewer. In meme culture, Wally is frequently used to represent voyeurism, existential curiosity, or meta humor where the character seems aware of the audience. His polite but vacant expressions make him a versatile template for everything from wholesome fandom content to unsettling, surreal humor that plays on the mystery of his home and the lost 1970s puppet show aesthetic.