The 'Before You Say I Am Stoling This Art, Let Me Explain You A Thing' meme is a legendary piece of internet culture that originated in the early 2010s, primarily within the DeviantArt and Tumblr communities. It mocks the often-grammatically incorrect and desperate defenses offered by young users who were caught tracing, recoloring, or outright stealing artwork—particularly involving fan-favorite franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog or My Little Pony. The phrase 'explain you a thing' became a stand-alone catchphrase for someone about to embark on a long, convoluted, and usually illogical justification. Today, the meme is used ironically to poke fun at creative insecurities, AI-generated art controversies, or any situation where someone is caught red-handed with a poor excuse ready to go.