It's Okay To Play Video Games On Easy Mode
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MANY PEOPLE PLAY VIDEOGAMES ON EASY MODE
AND THAT'S OK BECAUSE GAMES ARE SUPPOSED BE FUN AND RELAXING, NOT STRESSFUL
Overview
This is a two-panel reaction meme using the popular Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby template from the 2013 film The Great Gatsby. The top panel shows DiCaprio laughing openly with the text 'MANY PEOPLE PLAY VIDEOGAMES ON EASY MODE'. The bottom panel shows DiCaprio raising a wine glass in a toast of approval, with the text 'AND THAT'S OK BECAUSE GAMES ARE SUPPOSED BE FUN AND RELAXING, NOT STRESSFUL'. The meme takes a wholesome, inclusive stance on video gaming, arguing that playing on easier difficulty is totally acceptable because games should be enjoyable, not a source of stress.
Origin notes
This meme uses the iconic two-panel Leonardo DiCaprio Gatsby reaction template sourced from the 2013 film The Great Gatsby. The specific version shown here originates from the WholesomeMeme account on X (formerly Twitter), as noted in the provided source information. It circulates widely in casual gaming meme communities as a positive counter to gatekeeping around gaming difficulty.