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Meme Name: Eeing Assalam Alaikum - Gwarosa (Internet Streamer)

This meme began to gain popularity around May 2019, when internet streamer Gwarosa started to become famous on KakaoTV. Gwarosa quickly gained recognition, surpassing an average of 1,000 viewers within just a few days of officially starting his broadcasts. It became his signature catchphrase and was widely used among males born in the 2000s. By October 2020, it was already being referred to as a well-known catchphrase.

'Eeing Assalam Alaikum' is the signature catchphrase of internet streamer Gwarosa. Here, 'Eeing' is a sound effect Gwarosa automatically makes when putting on or taking off his glasses. 'Assalam Alaikum' is a variation of the Arabic greeting 'As-salamu alaykum (السلام عليكم),' pronounced in Gwarosa's unique style, meaning 'Peace be upon you.' This meme gained significant popularity due to the combination of Gwarosa's exotic appearance and unique reactions.

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This meme is primarily used among males born in the 2000s who watch internet broadcasts. Gwarosa is active on personal broadcasting platforms like YouTube and Twitch, where he has garnered a large fanbase with his exotic appearance and witty remarks. Viewers who enjoy his broadcasts form the main consumer base for this meme.

During his broadcasts, when receiving donations, Gwarosa often performs a reaction where he moves his glasses back and forth while exclaiming, "Eeing~ Assalam Alaikum." He uses it so frequently that he even performs the trick of saying the phrase backward. Viewers often parody Gwarosa's reactions or use this meme in related videos.

While the 'Eeing Assalam Alaikum' meme originates from an Arabic greeting, it can be twisted into religiously or politically sensitive content, such as being associated with 'IS jokes' or phrases like 'Assassination is my only dream' (a pun on 'Assalam Alaikum'). In fact, derivative memes like 'NaIS' have been designated as banned words on Twitch and are sometimes softened to '415' or 'NaI$' for use. Therefore, when using the meme, it is important to respect the meaning of the original greeting and refrain from expressions that could disparage a specific religion or culture or cause misunderstanding. Gwarosa's family also watches his broadcasts, so it is important to refrain from jokes that cross the line.