The Chris Pratt 'Too Afraid to Ask' meme features the character Andy Dwyer from the sitcom 'Parks and Recreation.' The image is a screencap from a Season 4 episode where Andy admits he doesn't know who Al Gore is but feels it is too late to find out. Since appearing on Reddit in 2014, the template has become the internet's primary way to admit ignorance about a popular trend, news event, or slang term after it has already gone viral. It perfectly captures the relatable social anxiety of being the only person not 'in the know' while maintaining a humorous and self-deprecating tone.