The 'Adarsh Balak' (Ideal Boy) meme series began as a satirical project by artist Priyesh Trivedi, who reimagined the classic 1980s and 90s Indian educational posters found in schools. While the original charts were designed to teach children good morals and daily routines, the meme versions subvert this nostalgia by depicting the 'Ideal Boy' engaging in rebellious, surreal, or dark activities. This juxtaposition of wholesome retro aesthetics with modern, often counter-culture themes has made it a staple of Indian internet culture, used to critique societal norms and hypocrisy with a sharp, artistic flair.