Turskanimen

Turskanimen is a collective term used in the context of Japanese internet culture to refer to a specific style of tarsier image macros found on the imageboard 2channel. These image macros typically feature a tarsier with its eyes crossed, often in a manner that creates a humorous or ironic effect.

The origins of the turskanimen meme are unclear, but it is believed to have started on the Japanese internet around the mid to late 2000s. Since then, it has gained popularity among internet users and has been widely shared across various online platforms. The meme is often accompanied by captioned images, cartoons, or animations that add to its humor and shareability.

Turskanimen typically involves the image of a tarsier being portrayed in various situations, with the image of its eyes closed or crossed in a way that creates a comical effect. This can range from simple captioned images to more complex cartoons and animations that often involve the tarsier character being placed in absurd or humorous situations. The style of humor employed in turskanimen is often similar to that of other internet memes, such as the use of deadpan expressions and over-the-top reactions. Despite its unclear origins and rough aesthetic, turskanimen has managed to capture the attention of internet users and has become a recognizable part of Japanese internet culture.