The 'Let People Enjoy Things' meme is based on a 2017 webcomic by artist Adam Ellis. It depicts a scenario where a person is happily engaging with something they like, only to be confronted by a cynical 'buzzkill' who lists intellectual or critical reasons why that thing is actually bad. The comic concludes with the enthusiast silencing the critic with the now-legendary phrase, 'Shhh. Let people enjoy things.' This template became a viral sensation as a tool to combat gatekeeping and excessive negativity in online communities. It is frequently used to defend mainstream pop culture, niche interests, or simple pleasures from those who feel the need to over-analyze and ruin others' fun.