Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace is a cult British parody series that mocks 1980s low-budget horror and sci-fi tropes. Created by Matthew Holness and Richard Ayoade, the show features intentional low-production value and the hilariously arrogant commentary of its fictional creator, Garth Marenghi. Memes from the show typically highlight Marenghi's absurd self-importance, his nonsensical 'literary' wisdom, and the bizarre interactions at Romford's Darkplace Hospital. It is frequently used to mock pseudo-intellectuals, bad writers, or anyone who displays an unearned level of confidence in their own mediocre creative output.