The 'Gritty Reboots' meme format satirizes the entertainment industry's persistent trend of taking lighthearted, nostalgic intellectual properties and reimagining them with dark, adult, or hyper-realistic themes. This phenomenon gained massive internet traction following fan-made projects like the 'Power/Rangers' short film and official shows like 'Riverdale' or 'Velma.' The meme usually compares the colorful original source material with a desaturated, brooding version, often mocking the unnecessary 'edginess' added to attract a mature audience. It serves as a commentary on the predictable nature of modern Hollywood marketing and the trope of making everything 'dark and realistic' for the sake of prestige.