Gender Reveal memes poked fun at the increasingly elaborate and sometimes dangerous stunts parents-to-be perform to announce their child's biological sex. The trend gained massive notoriety in the late 2010s and early 2020s after several high-profile incidents, most notably when pyrotechnics used at a reveal party sparked catastrophic wildfires in California. Internet culture quickly adopted the concept to highlight the absurdity of the tradition, often using images of nuclear explosions, volcanic eruptions, or Godzilla to represent a 'typical' reveal party. Today, the meme serves as a satirical commentary on over-the-top social media trends and the environmental hazards of 'extra' celebrations.