The Merrivius Elf and Human comics are based on the distinct art style of the illustrator Merrivius, whose work often explores the comedic misunderstandings between different fantasy races. These memes typically feature an elven woman with exaggerated facial expressions—ranging from smug superiority to utter shock—interacting with a human protagonist. The template gained viral status on social media in 2024 as users began replacing the original dialogue to highlight the absurdity of elven longevity versus human productivity. It is widely used to mock gatekeeping, explore generational gaps, or simply celebrate the 'short-lived human' trope in a humorous, high-fantasy context.