The Inappropriate Laugh Track meme explores the unsettling irony of placing sitcom-style canned laughter over somber, tragic, or deeply awkward moments. This trope originated from internet users remixing clips of serious dramas with the lighthearted audio cues of 90s television to create a jarring, surreal comedic effect. It serves as a commentary on the artificiality of media-driven emotions and has evolved into a popular static meme format. Content creators use it to highlight the absurdity of a situation or to indulge in dark humor, making the 'laugh track' a meta-commentary that mocks the gravity of the depicted scene.