Sometimes things inClair Obscur: Expedition 33get lost in translation or completely misunderstood, and fans aren’t always sure if what they’re hearing is accurate or if they’ve simply missed a crucial detail. This is especially the case if you aren’t using subtitles during the game, as much of the dialogue can be hard to discern over the background music, atmospheric sounds, etc. But it’s not every day that these misunderstandings result in a hilarious meme-worthy moment that has fans in stitches.
Such is the case for Reddit userJRScheetz, whomade a post yesterday asking a simple and innocent question: “Who is Harriet?” In a hilarious misunderstanding inspiring dozens of memes on Reddit in response, it turns out that this fan simply misheard the words “Parry it!“This is a common expression that Maelle yells during combat encounters, but it’s a little difficult to make out for some players, as evidenced by this hilarious post and subsequent replies.
While the community could have simply corrected thisClair Obscurfan or even made them feel bad about mishearing the phrase, fans instead assuredJRScheetzthat they are not alone and it’s okay to make mistakes. One user who goes byu/Geoduckwhisperereven went so far as to say,“This is my favorite post about this game,“and fans on the sub seem to be in agreement.
Who Is Harriet In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 After All?
Maelle Will Yell At You Before An Attack To Make Sure You’re Ready To Parry
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is an amazingly beautiful game withheart-wrenching and devastating moments, but let’s be honest, it can be somewhat depressing at times. That’s why moments of levity in the community are beyond welcome and encouraged among players, especially when everyone can relate. This Reddit post stemmed froma fan’s genuine and earnest attempt to see if they had somehow missed a crucial detailaboutsome secret characternamed Harriet, and they couldn’t quite understand how such an important piece of information could slip under their radar through the entire game.
The first and top reply by useru/LegalStuffThrowageto the post offered a simple clarification:ahem Parry-it?Turns out that the original poster hadmisheard Maelle’s expression, “Parry it!” and thought they’d been missing a key detail the whole time,only to find out that many other players suffered the same misunderstandingat some point for different expressions as well. It was a nice moment in the community where fans came together to make sure the OP didn’t feel bad about their mistake, even encouraging them to keep the post up so that other players could share in the laughs.
It’s a truly hilarious moment that any Clair Obscur fan with a sense of humor can appreciate.
The post inspired dozens of comical responses and memes, including Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad references, Harriet the Spy memes, as well as a cavalcade of enthusiastic replies sharing other players' own misunderstandings throughout the game. It’s a truly hilarious moment that anyClair Obscurfan with a sense of humor can appreciate.
Our Take: Clair Obscur Fans Are Great At Making Other Players Know They Aren’t Alone
This Situtation Is A Prime Example Of What Makes The Clair Obscur Community Fun & Welcoming
It’s pretty rare to have such an overwhelmingly positive fanbase and community that is not only eager to share details about their beloved game, but also to make other players know they are not alone. This is justone example of howClair Obscurfans don’t take themselves too seriously,and ultimately want everyone to know that they’re welcome in the community, even if it means making mistakes.
u/JRScheetzis a good sport for leaving the post up even after realizing the mistake, and it’s wonderful to see how the community is responding to the situation and isn’t trying to make anyone feel like an idiot. It’s an encouraging sign, and apropos for a game likeClair Obscur: Expedition 33that is full of its own hilarious moments, even if the overall feeling of the game is somewhat demure.
