Second breakfast comes from hobbit culture in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories, where hobbits are known for enjoying several meals a day. The idea became widely recognisable after The Fellowship of the Ring, when the extra meal was played for comedy during the journey, and fans began quoting it whenever food appeared unexpectedly. Online, it spread as a shorthand for cheerful overeating and cosy indulgence, especially in Lord of the Rings edits, cooking videos and gaming streams, where the reference needs no explanation for fellow fans.