The Simba Shadowy Place meme is derived from a pivotal scene in Disney’s 1994 animated classic, The Lion King. In the scene, Mufasa explains the boundaries of the Pride Lands to young Simba, explicitly warning him never to venture into the 'shadowy place' beyond their borders. On the internet, the template became a viral sensation used to mock forbidden or undesirable locations, subreddits, or social habits. Whether it is a warning against a specific corner of the internet or a joke about a messy room, the format perfectly captures the humor of things that are strictly off-limits.