Awkward Monkey Meme

Origin: The “Awkward Monkey” meme, also known as “Awkward Look Monkey Puppet,” comes from a 2016 clip from the Japanese children’s show Ōkiku Naritai. The puppet, named Kento, does a side-eye glance and then looks away—perfectly capturing that “uh-oh, I shouldn’t have said that” feeling. The meme blew up on Twitter and Reddit as a go-to reaction for uncomfortable or guilty moments.