The Euphoria High School meme trend emerged following the immense popularity of the HBO series Euphoria, which depicts teenagers in stylized, high-fashion outfits and dramatic scenarios far removed from typical high school experiences. Social media users began mocking the contrast between the show’s aesthetic—characterized by glittery makeup and provocative clothing—and the mundane reality of actual secondary education. The meme often uses stills of characters like Maddy Perez or Cassie Howard to illustrate how 'extra' the show is compared to real life. It serves as a humorous commentary on the Hollywood-ization of youth culture, where every school hallway walk is treated like a high-stakes runway show.