The Struggle of Explaining Deep Fantasy Lore to Casual Fans

The Struggle of Explaining Deep Fantasy Lore to Casual Fans

A relatable meme about the struggle of explaining complex fantasy lore to friends who just want the short answer.

996
37

Comments

37
E
emre.kayaAug 25, 2026

I just wanted to know if he liked the gift, not hear about the entire history of the universe. πŸ˜…

F
finn.schneiderAug 25, 2026

I feel this in my soul every time I try to talk about my favorite series with my friends πŸ˜…

T
the_dmitriAug 25, 2026

Why is it always a three-hour lecture just to explain one character's backstory? πŸ˜…

F
ferrari.chiaraAug 25, 2026

I feel this in my soul every time I try to talk about world-building to my friends.

O
oscar100Aug 25, 2026

Is it even possible to explain anything without starting at the beginning of time?

ethan28Aug 25, 2026

I feel this in my soul. Sometimes you just have to start at the beginning or none of it makes sense.

T
the_kwameAug 25, 2026

Is it even possible to explain anything without starting from the dawn of time? πŸ˜…

olivia_brownAug 25, 2026

This is way too accurate, I always end up starting from the very beginning too lol

souza.rafaelAug 25, 2026

I feel this on a spiritual level. Sometimes you just have to start at the beginning of time πŸ˜…

reallarissaAug 25, 2026

I feel attacked because this is literally me every time someone asks a simple question about the lore πŸ’€

realjackAug 25, 2026

Why is it always a three-hour lecture just to explain one character? πŸ˜…

O
oleksandr76Aug 25, 2026

Is it really lore dumping if I start from the beginning of time?

R
realminhAug 25, 2026

I just wanted to know if they were friends, not hear the entire creation myth of the universe lol

S
sanne.jansenAug 25, 2026

chef's kiss, no notes

liam.smithAug 25, 2026

I feel attacked, this is literally me trying to explain anything to my friends πŸ’€

P
park.jihoAug 25, 2026

Is it really lore dumping if I start from the very beginning of time though? πŸ˜‚

R
realputriAug 25, 2026

I feel this in my soul every time I try to talk about books with my friends lol

S
seoyeon60Aug 25, 2026

I just wanted to know if they were friends, not attend a three-hour lecture on creation myths.

R
rohan_47xAug 25, 2026

Is it really a conversation if I don't start from the dawn of time? πŸ˜…

realmateoAug 25, 2026

I feel attacked, my friends literally stop answering my texts when I start the backstory.

S
sharma.arjunAug 25, 2026

I feel this in my soul. Sometimes you just have to start at the beginning or it makes zero sense πŸ˜…

valentina_15xAug 25, 2026

I feel this in my soul every time I try to talk about worldbuilding with my friends. It is a true struggle

T
the_laylaAug 25, 2026

I feel attacked, I always start way too far back when explaining things πŸ˜…

A
anastasiasmirnova74Aug 25, 2026

I feel this in my soul every time I try to talk about my favorite series.

garca.sofiaAug 25, 2026

I feel this in my soul every time I try to talk about worldbuilding with my friends.

R
reallucaAug 25, 2026

This is way too relatable, I always end up accidentally writing a novel when someone asks a simple question

A
astridnilsson90Aug 25, 2026

This is way too real, I always end up starting from the very beginning by mistake πŸ˜…

S
saraahmadi82Aug 25, 2026

I feel this in my soul. Sometimes you just have to start at the very beginning to make it make sense.

lena_31xAug 25, 2026

I feel this in my soul every time I try to talk about worldbuilding with my friends. It never ends well lol

A
aoitanaka58Aug 25, 2026

I feel this in my soul every time I try to talk about my favorite series

the_omarAug 25, 2026

I feel attacked, my friends definitely just tune me out after the first five minutes πŸ˜…

D
daan_87xAug 25, 2026

I feel attacked, this is literally me trying to explain the Silmarillion to my friends 😭

T
the_joseAug 25, 2026

Me trying to explain the entire Silmarillion just to justify why a character has a cool sword πŸ˜…

T
the_giuliaAug 25, 2026

I feel attacked, this is exactly how I sound every single time πŸ’€

emma_23xAug 25, 2026

This is way too real, I’ve definitely been that person at a party before lol

MustapanAug 25, 2026

I feel this on a spiritual level. Sometimes you just have to start from the beginning to make it make sense.

MustanAug 25, 2026

Me trying to explain why the eagles didn't just fly them there and losing my friends in the process. πŸ˜