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speaking of Undertale theories…… yes, I still believe Sans and Papyrus are humans who ...

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A fan theory about Undertale's most beloved skeleton brothers challenges the game's core lore — and reveals how audiences use narrative gaps to build meaning.

Death of the AuthorCanon and Fanon TheoryParticipatory CultureNarrative Gap Theory
speaking of Undertale theories…… yes, I still believe Sans and Papyrus are humans who ...

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  • A viral tweet by @OnceUponEm argues Sans and Papyrus are actually dead humans, not monsters, upending Undertale's core species lore.
  • The theory exploits deliberate narrative ambiguity in Undertale's world-building, where gaps in canon invite fan-driven meaning-making.
  • With 58 likes and 6 replies, the post shows how small fan communities sustain participatory culture around beloved indie game texts.