The 'Terry, Are You Reading a Book?' meme originates from an iconic scene in the first season of the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine. In the scene, the stoic Captain Raymond Holt approaches Sergeant Terry Jeffords, who is holding a book, and asks the titular question. Terry’s original response about reading to his daughters has been reimagined by the internet to feature him reading everything from complex coding documentation to bizarre conspiracy theories. This template is widely used to celebrate niche hobbies, call out specific communities, or simply highlight the contrast between Holt's deadpan delivery and Terry's enthusiastic personality.