The Grand Theft Auto cover parody meme is based on the distinctive box art style of the GTA series, specifically starting with GTA III. This style features a grid of comic-book-styled panels depicting various characters, vehicles, and settings, usually with a helicopter in the top-left corner and the iconic font centered or offset. Fans began parodizing this look by inserting characters from other media, such as SpongeBob SquarePants or Star Wars, into the grid layout to see how they would look in the gritty Rockstar universe. It is a staple of internet culture used to signal high-octane action, chaotic vibes, or simply to give a mundane subject a legendary, high-budget video game feel.