Retroslop is a term coined to describe the intersection of high-frequency slop content—often AI-generated or churned out for engagement—and the deliberate aesthetic of vintage or retro media. While nostalgic filters like VHS grain or 8th-generation console graphics are meant to evoke warmth and authenticity, retroslop highlights the hollow nature of content that uses these styles to mask a lack of substance. It gained traction in online communities critiquing the flood of AI art and procedural videos that attempt to capitalize on cultural nostalgia. The meme is frequently used to mock modern media trends that hide behind a classic look to bypass critical quality standards.