"My uncle works at Nintendo" is a facetious statement which is often jokingly used to spread false insider information about Nintendo and its upcoming projects.
People try to get others to believe that they have received insider information from their uncle who supposedly works at the video game company.
The lie is so well known that in internet culture, it has become a joke way for people to signal that any information they're about to say will be false.
People try to get others to believe that they have received insider information from their uncle who supposedly works at the video game company.
The lie is so well known that in internet culture, it has become a joke way for people to signal that any information they're about to say will be false.
My uncle works at Nintendo and he said Raiden will be a playable character in the next Super Smash Bros.
by windchimejelly May 13, 2021