The Skyrim Grandma meme features Shirley Curry, a beloved YouTuber who gained internet fame for her gentle and immersive Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim let's-play videos. Starting her channel in 2011, she went viral in 2015 for her kind-hearted gameplay and her signature greeting to her viewers, whom she affectionately calls 'grandkids.' Beyond just being a wholesome gaming figure, she became a symbol of positivity in the often-toxic gaming community, leading fans to successfully petition Bethesda to include her as an NPC in the upcoming Elder Scrolls VI. The memes typically celebrate her sweetness, defend her from internet trolls, or use her image to represent the most heartwarming side of gaming culture.