MLG (an abbreviation derived from the esports organization Major League Gaming ) is a meme aesthetic that satirizes professional gaming montages and 2010s internet culture. Popularized between 2014 and 2017, the style is defined by aggressive sensory overload, high-tempo dubstep, and a dense layering of "dank memes."

While originally created as a mockery of the self-serious "frag movies" in the competitive Call of Duty and Halo scenes, it has since been retrospectively adopted by Gen Z as an internet aesthetic. Modern appreciation for MLG often stems from nostalgia for the "pre-algorithmic" era of YouTube, with many viewing its vibrant and chaotic visuals as representative of 2010s digital maximalism.

MLG visuals are characterized by "visual noise" intended to create an ironic sense of "epicness." The primary goal is to leave no negative space on the screen. Common imagery includes "hitmarkers" appearing over non-gaming objects, over-saturated rainbows, and professional gaming logos. The aesthetic heavily features corporate symbols like Doritos and Mountain Dew, which are used to parody the heavy-handed sponsorship culture of the time. Other recurring motifs include the Illuminati triangle, Shrek, and green-screened explosions.

While primarily applied to memes rather than real-world clothing choices, fashion within the MLG aesthetic parodies the " Hypebeast " and Skater styles of the 2010s. It is frequently associated with the " Swag Era " and includes items like 8-bit "Deal With It" pixelated sunglasses and clothing featuring prominent OBEY or Supreme logos. Accessories often include big gold chains, bucket hats with galaxy prints, and snapbacks. The goal of the fashion is usually to look intentionally gaudy or "try-hard" to fit the satirical tone of the movement.

The primary activity associated with MLG is "montage parodying," which involves editing mundane or children's media, such as Peppa Pig or cooking tutorials, to look like high-stakes gaming highlights. In actual gameplay, the aesthetic is celebrated through "trickshotting" or "360 noscoping" in first-person shooters. Culturally, the movement is remembered for the "dabbing" dance craze and the intentional use of "ear-r*pe" audio, such as distorted air horns or screaming sound effects, to emphasize comedic "drops" in videos.