Periodic Table Parodies leverage the iconic grid structure and individual element tiles of the Mendeleev periodic table to create puns, social commentary, and academic humor. By replacing standard elements like Hydrogen or Oxygen with invented ones such as 'Nope-ium,' 'Procrastinat-ium,' or 'Friendzon-ium,' users can turn complex science into relatable jokes. These memes first gained traction in student communities and STEM circles as a creative way to vent about academic stress or describe personality traits using a rigid, scientific aesthetic. Today, they are a staple of 'nerd culture' and are widely used to categorize everything from food groups to internet archetypes in a visually recognizable and structured format.