Goodbye Volcano High became a focal point of internet culture following its initial reveal in 2020 at Sony's Future of Gaming event. Developed by KO_OP, the game features a cast of anthropomorphic dinosaurs navigating high school drama and band practice amidst an impending extinction event. The meme status of the game evolved through two distinct paths: fans who embraced its queer themes and unique art style, and a vocal subculture on platforms like 4chan that created parodies like Snoot Game. Today, the template is frequently used to mock teenage angst, the irony of focusing on social status during an apocalypse, or simply to celebrate the distinct character designs of the protagonist, Fang.