The 'Thick Book vs. Thin Book' meme is a popular comparison format used to contrast a simple, logical outcome with a long, drawn-out reality. Typically, the thin book represents how a story would end quickly if characters made rational decisions, while the thick book represents the actual narrative filled with drama, mistakes, or unnecessary filler. It gained massive traction across Reddit and Twitter to mock movie plots, historical events, and everyday inconveniences where a single conversation could have solved everything. It remains a staple for fans to critique media where the plot relies heavily on miscommunication.