NPC (; each letter separately), derived from Non-Player Character in video games, is an Internet meme that expresses the idea that individuals on the political left do not think for themselves; it is also known as NPC Wojak.
The NPC meme, which graphically is based on the Wojak meme, was created in July 2016 by an anonymous author and first published on the image-hosting website 4chan, where also the idea and inspiration behind the meme were introduced.The NPC meme has gained widespread attention and been featured in numerous news outlets, including The New York Times, The Verge, BBC, and Breitbart News Network. According to the conservative news watchdogs Accuracy in Media and Media Research Center, media coverage of the NPC meme has been politically biased.