Whaling is a term predominantly used in the gaming community, particularly within free-to-play and gacha mobile games, to describe players who spend exorbitant amounts of money on microtransactions. The meme usually depicts these whales as either majestic, god-like figures or hilariously reckless spenders who prioritize digital items over financial stability. Visually, these memes often use images of actual whales, luxury items, or empty wallets to contrast the perceived value of in-game rewards against real-world currency. It serves as a sharp commentary on the pay-to-win culture of modern gaming and the extreme lengths some collectors will go to secure rare characters or limited-edition items.