Smelvin Is Approaching belongs to the genre of surreal and weirdcore internet humor, centered around a bizarre-looking creature named Smelvin. The meme typically features a low-resolution or distorted image of a strange figure that appears to be moving toward the viewer, accompanied by mock-ominous text. It gained traction on platforms like Tumblr and TikTok, where users embraced the character's unsettling yet oddly endearing aesthetic. The humor lies in the sense of impending dread regarding Smelvin’s arrival, often used to signify a chaotic friend entering a group chat or simply as a non-sequitur meant to confuse and delight the audience.