Definition of «homunculus»
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"Homunculus" is used in internet subcultures to describe a bizarre, misshapen, or uncanny creature, often appearing in surreal or experimental digital media. The term originates from historical alchemy but has been repurposed to mock or describe low-quality CGI, strange puppets, or distorted human figures in music videos and memes. It implies a sense of morbid curiosity and dark humor regarding something that looks vaguely human but is fundamentally "wrong" or artificial. Fans use it to highlight the weirdness of a creator's visual aesthetic, especially when it involves body horror or grotesque imagery.
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> The band really outdid themselves by featuring a literal homunculus in their latest music video.
> I can't stop staring at that weird homunculus on the table; it's both terrifying and hilarious.
> Why did they decide that giving the homunculus a human-ish body was a good idea for the thumbnail?
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