Angry NPC Wojak

The Angry NPC Wojak meme is a variation of the NPC Wojak that first appeared on 4chan in September 2018. This meme was created to satirize people who follow mainstream societal thoughts without critical thinking, much like NPCs (non-playable characters) in video games. Angry NPC Wojak is depicted as the original gray NPC character showing an angry expression when their statements are challenged or refuted.

The meme has been politically controversial since its inception, particularly used among right-wing supporters to mock progressive individuals. It was commonly employed in political debates to ridicule opposing arguments by associating them with "uncritical" mainstream opinions, especially during the 2018 U.S. midterm elections.

This meme typically takes the form of a four-panel comic. In the first panel, the NPC Wojak makes a statement, and in the second panel, another character refutes or debunks the statement. In the final panel, the NPC Wojak shows an angry, furrowed expression but remains silent without further rebuttal.