In the adventure of the continent of Teyvat, the most dangerous thing may not be the demons and dragons, but the fate that your body guide may be cooked at any time. Paimon is Emergency Food, a classic joke from the player community, which has long evolved from an unintentional joke to the most representative cultural symbol of _Genshin Impact_.

The story begins shortly after the beginning of the game. When the protagonist discussed the food issue with Paimon, the joke “Are you our emergency food?” instantly ignited the creative enthusiasm of players around the world. This conversation option, which may have been ignored, unexpectedly defined Paimon’s second identity in the player’s mind — not a guide sent by God, but the last reserve food in the moment of famine.

The community’s response is both quick and creative. On social media, there are countless emoticon packs of Paimon being served on the table: some with barbecue sauce, some with hamburgers, and more excessive players began to study which is more delicious, “steamed Paimon” or “Charcoal-grilled Paimon”. Whenever a new cooking recipe appears in the game, someone always asks jokingly, “Can you cook Paimon this time?”

The best thing is that the official not only caught this stalk, but also played with the players. From the description of the in-game prop “Paimon Pie” to the real emergency food-style peripherals sold offline, miHoYo uses actions to prove that they have the same sense of humor as players. This kind of benign interaction makes the vitality of this stalk far exceed expectations, and even becomes an “internal code” that new players must know.

Nowadays, “emergency food” has long surpassed its original meaning. When the players affectionately call Paimon like this, there is actually a deep feeling for this talkative little guide behind it. Just like you will make fun of your best friend, the more you love, the more you will joke — this may be the unique way of the player community to express love.

What other game plots have you encountered that make you smile during your trip? Is it a magical NPC line, or a game mechanism that is played badly by players? Welcome to share your findings in the comment section!