The Gym Teacher meme encompasses various formats that satirize the intensity and often contradictory nature of physical education instructors. One of the most famous variations involves the 'Gym Teacher's Grandma' trope, where a teacher claims their elderly relative is more athletic than the students, often paired with an image of a surprisingly fit senior citizen. Another popular version depicts gym teachers yelling while standing perfectly still themselves. These memes resonate across the internet because of the universal experience of school fitness tests, the dreaded 'Pacer' run, and the humorous gap between teacher expectations and student athletic ability.