Nu Metal memes celebrate the polarizing and nostalgic era of late 1990s and early 2000s music, characterized by a fusion of heavy metal, hip hop, and industrial sounds. These memes typically highlight the specific subculture's fashion—like oversized JNCO jeans, red baseball caps, and frosted tips—as well as the dramatic, often angst-filled lyrics of bands like Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Slipknot. While the genre faced a period of ridicule in the late 2000s, it has seen a massive resurgence in internet culture as Gen Z and Millennials embrace its high-energy production and 'cringe-core' sincerity. The memes serve as both a tribute to the genre's intensity and a satirical look at its most quintessential tropes.