Gekioko Poonpoonmaru

'Gekioko Poonpoonmaru' is a Japanese internet slang term meaning 'extremely angry state'. It originates from Japanese online slang, where 'Gekioko (激おこ)' means 'furious', 'Poonpoon (ぷんぷん)' represents a bubbling, boiling anger, and 'Maru (丸)' is used to indicate a person with such characteristics. Combining these elements, 'Gekioko Poonpoonmaru' is used to refer to a person who is extremely angry.

This phrase first appeared around 2013 on Japanese social media and online communities, gaining popularity due to its cute and exaggerated tone. It was widely used on Twitter and Nico Nico Douga, often in parodies and image macros. Over time, it became known among Korean netizens who enjoy Japanese internet culture and memes, leading to its usage in Korean online communities and social media.

'Gekioko Poonpoonmaru' is mainly used to express anger in a cute and exaggerated way. For example, if a friend is late for an appointment, one might jokingly say, "I'm Gekioko Poonpoonmaru right now!" to express frustration playfully. The term has also been characterified into various emoticons, stickers, and fan art, further increasing its spread. It is often paired with anime or manga scenes depicting angry characters, used in parody content, or applied in gaming contexts to express frustration after losing a match.

The spread of this meme demonstrates how Japanese internet culture and memes influence netizens in Korea and other countries. Expressions like 'Gekioko Poonpoonmaru' transcend language barriers, providing diverse ways to express emotions and playing a significant role in generating humor and relatability in online interactions.