The 'My First Day at Gay High School' meme is a popular internet trope that utilizes high-energy, colorful, or overly dramatic footage to imagine a fictionalized academic environment where LGBTQ+ culture is the norm. It often features characters from teen dramas or musical theater strutting down hallways with extreme confidence or performative flair. The meme gained significant traction on platforms like TikTok and Twitter as a way for the community to poke fun at traditional high school tropes while celebrating self-expression and queer identity. It is primarily used to showcase moments of personal transformation, 'coming out' in a grand way, or simply finding a place where one truly feels they belong.