The 'Nintendo Music Purge' refers to the frequent and aggressive copyright takedowns initiated by Nintendo against YouTube channels hosting their game soundtracks. The controversy peaked with the shutdown of prominent channels like GilvaSunner, who received thousands of copyright strikes overnight. This meme serves as a form of social commentary or satirical frustration within the gaming community, highlighting the company's protective intellectual property stance while lacking an official streaming alternative for years. Often depicted as a ruthless pursuit by Nintendo lawyers or characters like Mario 'deleting' fan accounts, the template is a staple for discussing corporate copyright overreach and the preservation of digital gaming history.