The 'Choose Your Class' meme format draws inspiration from the character selection screens of classic RPGs and MMORPGs like World of Warcraft or Dark Souls. It typically features a collection of surreal or humorous images—often of people in strange outfits, weird animals, or unique objects—labeled with traditional fantasy roles such as Warrior, Mage, Rogue, or Paladin. The humor comes from the absurdity of applying rigid gaming categories to chaotic real-world scenarios. While it gained significant traction on image boards and Reddit in the late 2010s, it remains a staple for internet subcultures to categorize anything from kitchen appliances to historical figures into a playable party.