The 'Don't Mess With Fans' meme is a popular ironic template used to highlight the perceived ignorance or obsessive traits of specific fanbases. It typically starts with the warning 'Don't mess with us fans,' followed by a punchline that mocks the group's common failings, such as 'we don't even watch the show' or 'we can't read.' This format gained significant traction on platforms like Twitter and Reddit, particularly within the anime and gaming communities. It serves as a form of meta-humor where fans embrace the stereotypes associated with their own interests to create a relatable and self-aware joke that subverts the traditional 'tough guy' warning trope.