The Elon Musk and Grimes couple photo parodies stem from the public fascination with the highly publicized and eccentric relationship between the Tesla CEO and the Canadian musician. The most famous images, particularly from the 2018 Met Gala, highlight the stark contrast between Grimes' ethereal, avant-garde style and Musk's tech-industrialist persona. These photos quickly became a template for the 'goth girlfriend and nerd boyfriend' trope, often used to mock the absurdity of their interactions or to symbolize any partnership between two vastly different subcultures. The meme remains popular as a way to poke fun at high-concept celebrity fashion, futuristic ambitions, and the bizarre nature of modern internet-famous relationships.