Children's Coloring Book Parodies, often referred to as 'Coloring Book Corruptions,' involve adults taking innocent line art from kids' coloring books and adding macabre, adult, or surreal elements to completely change the original context. The trend gained massive traction on platforms like Reddit and Tumblr around 2014, specifically through the 'Coloring Book Corruptions' community. The humor stems from the jarring contrast between the wholesome, simplistic style of the original drawings and the dark, often horror-inspired additions. It is a favorite for internet users who enjoy subversive humor and the creative defacement of childhood nostalgia, turning sweet scenes into something hilariously sinister.