Is the First Emperor of Qin still alive?

"Is the First Emperor of Qin still alive?" is a meme often used to satirize absurd or unreliable stories, or as a lighthearted joke in situations where people are taking something overly seriously. This meme originates from a Japanese 2ch urban legend where a professor and his colleagues discover an ancient village in a remote area of China and encounter descendants from the Qin Dynasty. Due to the absurdity and lack of credibility of the story, it began to be used as a joke among internet users.

The meme is typically used when discussing absurd or hard-to-believe stories. For example, when someone tells an overly exaggerated story or makes completely unrealistic claims, the question "Is the First Emperor of Qin still alive?" is often asked to mock the situation. It is also used in reference to mysterious stories or legends from the past.