pc방에서 oo하면 멋있게 보이려나

This meme originated and began to gain popularity around mid-to-late 2019 on the Monster Hunter gallery of DC Inside. The original post appeared around the release of the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne expansion and quickly spread through various game galleries as a parody.

The meme "PCbang-eseo OOhamyeon meositge boillyeona" (Would I look cool if I did OO at a PC bang?) refers to humorously unfolding exaggerated and boastful scenarios that one imagines while playing a specific game at a PC bang. It mainly involves going to a PC bang looking shabby, but then captivating onlookers and receiving praise due to exceptional gaming skills or unexpected situations. This is a type of humor that pokes fun at "jjintta" (socially awkward or clumsy people), used to elicit reactions and enjoyment by self-deprecating or indulging in exaggerated fantasies.

"Pee-see-bahng-eh-suh OO hah-myun muh-shit-geh bo-ee-lyuh-nah"

Primarily used by younger generations who frequent game-related galleries on online communities like DC Inside, especially males in their late teens to early thirties. People familiar with PC bang culture and online gaming are the main consumers of this meme.

This meme is used by substituting various games or situations into the basic template: "Would I look cool if I did OO at a PC bang?"

• "Would I look cool if I played a Gundam game at a PC bang?"
• "Would I look cool if I played Tekken at a PC bang?"
• "Would I look cool if I played Hearthstone at a PC bang?"
• "Would I look cool if I played Overwatch at a PC bang?"
• "Would I look cool if I played GTA 5 at a PC bang?"

Since this meme originated in the context of humor that pokes fun at "jjintta," using it with the intent to disparage specific individuals could lead to misunderstandings. Furthermore, some believe that content that is too contrived or overly exaggerated can diminish its humor.