The 'Trying to Explain' meme format encompasses several viral images and videos depicting someone frantically explaining a concept to an often disinterested or confused audience. Notable versions include Charlie Day's 'Pepe Silvia' breakdown from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos gesturing wildly at a whiteboard. These memes perfectly encapsulate the feeling of being overly passionate about a niche topic, conspiracy theory, or complex video game lore. Since its rise in the late 2010s, it has become a staple for internet users to mock their own obsessions and over-explanations.