SMG4, created by Luke Lerdwichagul in 2011, began as a series of Super Mario 64 machinima bloopers characterized by surreal humor, high-pitched screaming, and chaotic editing. Over more than a decade, it evolved from simple parodies into a massive lore-driven universe featuring original characters like Meggy, Tari, and SMG3, eventually spawning the animation powerhouse Glitch Productions. The 'meme' status of SMG4 comes from its inherent use of existing internet tropes and its own iconic visual style, where characters are often distorted or placed in absurd situations. Fans use SMG4 templates to capture feelings of absolute madness, stupidity, or the specific brand of 'glitchy' humor that defined early 2010s YouTube culture.