The 'Yiiking Out' meme originates from the 2019 indie title 'YIIK: A Postmodern RPG,' focusing on the protagonist Alex Eggleston's exaggerated facial expressions and the game's polarizing dialogue. To 'Yiik out' typically refers to having an over-the-top, pseudo-intellectual, or emotionally volatile reaction to a situation, much like the game's protagonist. The meme gained significant traction on platforms like Twitter and 4chan, where users paired Alex’s screaming face with captions mocking the game's tone or creating absurd scenarios. It serves as a humorous critique of the 'pretentious indie protagonist' trope and remains a staple in gaming subcultures for expressing frantic confusion or unearned intensity.