The 'Loot Box' meme genre emerged as a form of protest and satire against the rise of randomized monetization in the video game industry, most notably after the Star Wars Battlefront II controversy. These memes typically highlight the frustration of players who spend significant money for a slim chance at rare items, only to receive common or duplicate rewards. The term 'surprise mechanics'—a euphemism used by industry executives—became a cornerstone of the meme's humor. Beyond gaming, the template is used to describe any situation where high investment leads to disappointing, randomized results, serving as a cultural critique of modern consumerism and digital gambling.