The Hollywood Sign Parody meme draws inspiration from decades of real-life vandalism and artistic interventions on the famous Mount Lee landmark in Los Angeles. The most notable instance occurred on New Year's Day in 1976 (and again in 2017) when the sign was altered to read 'HOLLYWEED.' In the digital age, this has evolved into a popular template where users replace the nine iconic letters with jokes, brand names, or absurdist phrases. It is widely used to signify a new 'capital' for a specific subculture or to mock the self-seriousness of the entertainment industry. Whether it’s a political statement or a simple pun, the meme relies on the instant recognizability of the white block letters against the California scrubland.