MEME REFERENCE

The Rock Explaining

Use when earnestly explaining an obvious point at excessive length

What it expresses

You over-explain a simple concept with unnecessary detail

Example

You ask where lunch is, and your colleague begins explaining the history of urban zoning; send this overexplanation reaction.

When not to use it

The listener requested the background and needs it to decide; detail can be relevant rather than excessive.

• excessive
• explanation
• obvious