A man, rendered in a slightly pixelated, low-resolution style reminiscent of early 80s computer graphics, sits on a faded, pastel-pink beach chair. He's casually sipping a beer from a can, its label blurred and indistinct, contributing to the overall hazy, nostalgic feel. The beer can itself could be slightly glitched, with a few pixels missing or slightly misaligned. His expression is one of serene indifference, almost comical in contrast to the surreal situation.

Above him, a colossal, cartoonish hippopotamus, rendered in a similar low-poly style, is in the process of swallowing him whole. The hippo is floating, seemingly defying gravity, with a soft, almost ethereal glow around its edges. Its skin is a gradient of blues and purples, with hints of pink and teal, echoing the overall color palette. The hippo's eyes are wide and vacant, adding to the dreamlike, uncanny quality of the scene.

The background is a hazy, almost blurry landscape of pastel colors: soft oranges, pinks, and blues blend together, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. A distorted, glitching cityscape might be visible in the far background, adding to the vaporwave aesthetic. The overall color palette should be muted and nostalgic, with a focus on pastel shades and gradients.

The text, if any, would be minimal and stylized. Perhaps a title like "Hippopotamus Haze" or "Sunset Swig" in a retro, italicized font with a slight glitch effect. The font color would be a contrasting shade, possibly a deep teal or a muted purple, to stand out against the pastel background. The text would be placed subtly, perhaps in a corner or along the bottom edge, not overpowering the main image. The overall effect should be one of relaxed surrealism, capturing the bizarre yet strangely peaceful scene. The image should evoke a sense of nostalgia and dreamlike detachment, characteristic of vaporwave art.