The Michael Cera Album Covers meme stems from the collective internet realization that almost any candid photograph of actor Michael Cera looks like the cover of a mid-2000s indie folk or alternative rock album. Characterized by his signature pensive, socially uncomfortable, and deadpan expressions, these images perfectly capture the 'indie sleaze' aesthetic. The trend took off on platforms like Tumblr and Twitter, where fans began overlaying parental advisory stickers and minimalist typography onto his pictures. It serves as both a parody of pretentious album art and a tribute to Cera’s status as a relatable, awkward icon in pop culture.