[Tench_Coxe]

What Does Is It Mean To Be Called An NPC? The Gen Z Insult and Slang Term Explained

"In September 2018, users 4chan applied the terminology to real-life people they deemed devoid of individuality and decision-making, those they considered to blindly follow the lead without giving anything any real thought, or even having inner monologue – sheeple, if you will."

[MikelTackNailer]

It's ironic that some of the "woke" wealthy trying to alter the world to their standards regard all of we deplorables as their NPCs while resembling those in video games more than average people.