Fetman

Fetman is a fictional character created for online media and internet memes. It originated in online art circles in 2018 as an anonymous silhouette-based figure, notable for a tall, faceless form. The typical depiction shows a humanoid silhouette wearing a long coat and a wide-brimmed hat, with faint luminescent eyes that give it an uncanny presence.

Origin and design: Fetman emerged within anonymous online art projects and meme culture. The design emphasizes anonymity and ambiguity, using a minimal facial outline and simple shapes to convey mood rather than explicit emotion. The coat and hat reference classic noir imagery, while the featureless face invites varied interpretation.

In media and appearances: Fetman has appeared in a range of user-generated media, including short webcomics, fan art, animations, and caption memes. The character is often placed in urban or desolate settings, where it is presented as a watcher or a messenger rather than a conventional protagonist.

Reception and significance: As an internet figure, Fetman has been discussed in studies of digital folklore and meme aesthetics. Critics note its minimalist form fosters ambiguity and cross-cultural resonance, enabling diverse audiences to project meaning onto the figure. The character is sometimes cited in discussions of online anonymity and the uncanny in contemporary media.

See also: internet meme, fictional character, digital folklore.