The Mario Party DS Anti-Piracy Screen refers to a series of fan-made, psychological horror-style videos that mimic the anti-piracy measures of the 2007 Nintendo DS game. While the actual game does not feature these terrifying screens, the trend was popularized in late 2020 by YouTuber Joey Perleoni, whose 'Piracy is no party' video went viral for its unsettling atmosphere. The meme typically involves dark imagery of Mario characters, distorted music, and threatening text intended to guilt-trip the supposed player. Today, it is used across social media both for genuine horror tributes and ironic parodies where the 'piracy' warning is applied to mundane or absurd daily situations.