The Left 4 Dead meme culture stems from Valve's legendary cooperative first-person shooter series released in 2008 and 2009. These memes typically revolve around the chaotic gameplay mechanics, such as the terrifying cry of a Witch, the panic of a Tank approaching, or the frustration of a 'griefer' teammate. The iconic cover art—a four-fingered hand—is frequently parodied to represent groups of survivors or things that have been 'left for dead' in pop culture. Over a decade later, the community continues to use these templates to poke fun at cooperative gaming tropes and the enduring legacy of the franchise's survival-horror atmosphere.