The Midwest Emo Intro Parody is a viral trend that mocks the specific aesthetic of the late 90s and early 2000s math-rock scene. These memes typically feature a mundane or funny audio clip—often from cartoons or viral videos—that transitions into a 'twinkly' guitar riff, mimicking the dramatic spoken-word intros popularized by bands like American Football. The trend took off on platforms like TikTok and Twitter, where users realized that almost any dialogue sounds profound when followed by a clean, melancholic guitar melody. It celebrates the genre's unique blend of suburban angst and technical musicianship through self-aware humor.