The Where Monkey meme originated in early 2021 following the release of the Godzilla vs. Kong movie trailer. Fans began humorously questioning the whereabouts of King Kong when early promotional footage featured Godzilla more prominently. The phrase quickly evolved into a broader internet subculture associated with the Return to Monke movement, often featuring images of orangutans or other primates expressing primitive confusion. It is widely used on platforms like Reddit and Twitter to signal anticipation or to mock simple-mindedness in a lighthearted, absurdist way.