The Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition meme phenomenon emerged following the highly anticipated but technically flawed 2021 release of the remastered GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas. Fans quickly took to social media to highlight bizarre graphical glitches, mangled character models, and blinding rain effects that made the game nearly impossible to play. The 'Definitive' label itself became a point of irony, used by the gaming community to mock the perceived lack of quality control compared to the original PlayStation 2 classics. Today, the template is widely used to represent products or sequels that fail to live up to their legacy, often highlighting the contrast between nostalgic memories and buggy modern realities.