The Jock-Nerd / Prep-Goth chart is a popular alignment matrix used to categorize characters, celebrities, or subcultures based on two intersecting social axes. While the 'Jock vs. Nerd' trope is a classic high school archetype, the addition of the 'Prep vs. Goth' vertical axis adds a layer of aesthetic complexity. The meme gained significant traction on platforms like Twitter and Tumblr as a way to analyze ensemble casts from various media franchises. By placing characters into quadrants like 'Goth Jock' or 'Prep Nerd,' fans can create nuanced social maps that are both humorous and surprisingly accurate. It serves as a modern evolution of the classic Dungeons & Dragons alignment chart, focused more on style and social standing than morality.