The Elder Scrolls meme, specifically the 'Hey, you're finally awake' opening from Skyrim, has become one of the most enduring tropes in internet culture. It features the character Ralof speaking to the player after they recover from a black screen, signaling the start of an epic adventure. First released in 2011, the scene gained legendary meme status years later as a 'bait-and-switch' punchline. Creators typically edit the clip to appear after a high-impact or blinding light event in other media, humorously suggesting that the protagonist has died and been reincarnated in the world of Tamriel. It serves as a tribute to Todd Howard's massive RPG and the inescapable nature of its opening sequence.