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A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the peculiar TikTok trend where users stream themselves acting like non-playable characters (NPCs) from video games. These are individuals who, in a humorous or avant-garde fashion, respond only to donations or prompts, mimicking the scripted responses of game characters. For example, one creator impersonates an NPC by enthusiastically reacting to audience interactions with repetitive phrases and gestures, demonstrating an ironic form of performance art rooted in digital culture.