The 'Mom, Dad, Bart's Dead!' meme originates from the classic animated series The Simpsons. In this recurring style of gag, Lisa Simpson bursts into a room with a terrifying announcement, only to immediately subvert the tension with a mundane or enthusiastic follow-up. This specific format is widely used across social media to parody dramatic headlines or 'clickbait' style reveals. By using the contrast between the parents' shocked expressions and Lisa's intense delivery, creators can frame almost any topic as a high-stakes situation that turns out to be 'dead serious' about something entirely different.