The Broccoli Dog meme features a small, fluffy dog—often a poodle or maltese—whose uniquely groomed or digitally altered appearance makes it bear a striking resemblance to a head of broccoli. This image gained massive traction across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram as users paired it with captions about deceptive healthy eating, disappointment at dinner time, or simply the absurdity of the dog's appearance. It perfectly captures the 'expectation vs. reality' trope, often used to represent things that aren't quite what they seem at first glance. The meme remains a favorite among pet lovers for its wholesome yet surreal humor.