Why is the Depressed Wojak So Popular?
Regardless of whether you have heard of the Depressed Wojak or not, there is no denying that it has become quite a popular trend. The question is, why? In this article, we will look at some of the most common questions regarding the Depressed Wojak and what makes it so popular.
Why is the Depressed Wojak so Popular?
Among the most popular internet memes of recent years, the depressed Wojak is a character that often represents a range of stereotypes. The character is a picture macro and is typically portrayed wearing black clothing, with a concerned look and dark circles under his eyes.
The first incarnation of the character appeared in 2009 on the Polish imageboard forum called Vichan. He was published by Christian Grodecki, a Polish user of the forum. The character later morphed into the "doomer" subculture. Its image features black hair and sad eyes. Its identikit is that of a middle-aged adult.
The character was later reused on the /lit/ and /b/ boards. The character is often depicted with a thin build and messy hair. His eyes are sometimes obscured by shade, while his right arm is sometimes shown strong.
The character became popular on the /r9k/ and /lit/ boards in 2018. He was later reused on the /biz/ board. He was also used to mock the liberal herd mentality in the New York Times.
The "doomer girl" meme was also created, and it quickly spread across the internet. It features a black-haired cartoon girl with sad eyes. The character's identikit is that of ostensibly a "doomer," which is an acronym for "addicted to porn." The "doomer girl" is sometimes linked with the "soyjak" subculture. Its images are accompanied by a quote and image macro.
Wojak's popularity is attributed to his versatile comic power. He can represent a variety of stereotypes and is able to express various feelings, such as pessimism, clinical depression, apathy, and even a disenchantment with millennials.
The depressed Wojak is available in a variety of styles, including t-shirts, women's clothing, and men's clothing. The popularity of the character is also evidenced by the variety of online stores that sell Wojak products.
When did the Depressed Wojak first show up?
Despite being a well-known internet meme, it's unclear exactly when the Depressed Wojak first showed up online. In fact, there are several variants of the character. It is often represented as an expressionless figure with black eye circles. However, the character can acquire a variety of characteristics depending on who is depicted. It is also used to represent different categories of people. Originally created as a character from the video game Krautchan, it later gained popularity as a surreal image.
The NPC version of the character was initially used to mock the liberal herd mentality. It was also used as a profile picture on Twitter by about 1500 accounts. However, after media exposes, Twitter removed the accounts. It is believed that the popularity of the NPC character came after the "No Nut November" craze, in which people were challenged to stop masturbating for a month.
The illustration that first appeared on Vichan imageboard forum in 2009 soon gained popularity. It was later associated with "that feel when" and "that feel when you are happy." It has also been used in reaction images and surreal memes.
The character first showed up as a doomer with a beanie. His body shape was slightly distorted, with a thin build and a messy beard. It has also been shown with bloodshot eyes and a strong right arm. The illustration has also been associated with male grief and emptiness. It was first published by Christian Grodecki, who was a Polish user of Krautchan.
The character eventually gained online popularity and was reused on several other boards, including the /b/, /biz/, /r9k/, and /lit/ boards. It was later used by the New York Times in a mocking of the liberal herd mentality.
