Children's Book Cover Parodies involve taking the aesthetic of classic children's literature, like Little Golden Books or Dr. Seuss, and adding subversive, adult, or dark-humor titles. This trend gained massive traction on platforms like Tumblr and Reddit, notably with artists like Steven Rhodes who perfected the sinister 1970s and 80s book look. The humor stems from the sharp juxtaposition of innocent, colorful illustrations with themes of existential dread, chaos, or inappropriate behavior. Users often employ this template to satirize modern problems, corporate fatigue, or express cynical worldviews through the nostalgic lens of a simple childhood storybook.