The 'Bran the Broken' meme stems from the divisive series finale of Game of Thrones, where Tyrion Lannister suggests Bran Stark become the king because he has the 'best story.' Fans immediately took to the internet to express their confusion and humor regarding this choice, given Bran's relatively passive role in later seasons. The meme is typically used to mock illogical decisions, undeserved promotions, or simply to highlight the absurdity of the show's conclusion. It often features the iconic line 'Why do you think I came all this way?' paired with situations where someone shows up at the last minute to take the credit or the win.