“Praise the Sun” is strongly associated with the 2011 action role-playing game Dark Souls and Solaire of Astora, a knight known for his devotion to the sun and distinctive gesture. Players adopted both the phrase and pose as symbols of cooperation, optimism, and shared enthusiasm for the game. They later spread through gaming forums, fan art, videos, and reaction memes. Echoed versions heighten the ceremonial tone, helping the reference remain recognizable in victory edits, nostalgic Dark Souls posts, and deliberately overdramatic celebrations.