The 'Stop Crying, It's Just a Movie/Game' meme serves as a tribute to the power of storytelling and the deep emotional bonds players and viewers form with fictional worlds. Usually structured as a multi-panel image, it starts with a dismissive statement about being overly emotional toward media, followed by a frame showing a notoriously heartbreaking or poignant scene that justifies the reaction. It became a staple in gaming and cinema communities to celebrate 'core memories' from titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, The Last of Us, or classic Pixar films. The meme captures the universal experience of being moved by art while poking fun at those who don't understand the investment.