The origin
A featureless grey variant of the Wojak drawing was used to depict someone repeating opinions without reflection, named after non-player characters in games.
How it spread
It spread in 2018, largely through political argument online, and was used as an insult by several groups against each other.
What it means
Documented as history: it is a dehumanising format by design, and was used that way in political conflict.
Follow the source
Short editorial summary written by Random Access Memes from the sources above; the wording is ours, not theirs. Every link was checked for a live response on September 13, 2026.
