The 'Mike Wazowski Explaining Things' meme features a still from the 2001 Pixar film Monsters, Inc., showing the character Mike Wazowski looking frazzled and gesturing aggressively with his hands. While the original scene involves Mike trying to convince Roz that he has turned in his paperwork, the internet recontextualized it as a relatable symbol for over-explaining niche topics or frantically trying to justify a ridiculous situation. It gained massive popularity across Twitter and Reddit in late 2019, often used to depict someone passionately recounting complex video game lore, historical events, or personal grievances to an audience that didn't ask for it. The meme's humor stems from Mike's desperate facial expression and high-energy stance.