Sometimes being a parent is just perfecting the art of smiling and nodding supportively while your kid goes off about the latest beautube drama or who’s the best healer in Overwatch.
Parents put up with a lot, but, honestly, so do kids. You’re standing there, having a meltdown over fictional characters or trying to explain some complex comic book lore, and you can see it in your parent’s eyes — it’s just completely going over their heads.
That’s why the ‘me explaining to my mom’ memes serve a dual purpose: It’s both a relatable parenting mood and a reflection of our need to have our niche interests feel seen. Read more…
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