The Fake Pokémon Battle meme involves overlaying the iconic user interface from the original Pokémon Game Boy games onto real-life videos or images. This trend typically features two subjects—ranging from animals fighting to people arguing in public—reimagined as a turn-based RPG encounter. Originating in the early 2010s on platforms like YouTube and later exploding on TikTok, the meme uses nostalgia to turn mundane or chaotic situations into a structured game mechanic. By adding health bars, level indicators, and the classic 'What will you do?' text box, creators can humorously highlight the absurdity of a situation while paying homage to the classic Nintendo franchise.