The "Simba Shadowy Place" meme originates from Disney's 1994 animated film, The Lion King. It depicts a pivotal scene where Mufasa shows young Simba their kingdom, explaining the "light" and the "shadowy place" (the elephant graveyard), which is forbidden. The meme typically uses three panels: the first showing Mufasa and Simba overlooking the land, the second with Simba's inquisitive face asking, "But what's that shadowy place over there?", and the third with Mufasa and Simba reacting. It's used to represent curiosity or interest in something that is explicitly forbidden, dangerous, or ill-advised, often with a humorous or relatable twist. The "shadowy place" is usually substituted with an undesirable task, a risky endeavor, or a topic one should avoid.