slang glossary / eggers-collecting-folklore

What does "eggers collecting folklore like infinity stones" mean?

Updated 2026-09-27 · TeenLore Daily

Meaning

Director Robert Eggers makes movies about myths/legends (vampires, Vikings, werewolves). Teens joke he's 'collecting' folklore monsters like Thanos collected Infinity Stones.

How teens use it

bro is collecting mythology like pokemon cards at this point

Parent note

Niche film nerd humor. Ignore unless your kid is into A24-style movies—then it's a great conversation starter about what makes a good director or storytelling.

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