Of course, book Twitter was not going to let that stand, and after the initial shock and joking subsided, they began discussing the real differences between science fiction and fantasy. From pointed commentary on fundamental problems in SFF publishing and fandom to jokes about actors that play in both spheres, there was a huge range of responses using this format. I was watching this unfold with rapt attention, because I love a bookish Twitter meme. In case you aren’t swimming in the depths of book Twitter like I am, I’ve collected some of the best responses below. And there you have it! In case you had any lingering questions, now you really know the difference between sci-fi and fantasy. If you were hoping for some serious answers, you might want to check out this explainer post about speculative fiction. And while you’re here, why not take a look at the Most Influential Science Fiction Books of All Time and the Most Influential Fantasy Books of All Time? — dc guevara 🗡💋 (@dcgrodz) September 23, 2022 — ✨Strix U’s Sailor Scout Austin✨ (@sailorsctaustin) September 24, 2022 — Kat Cho ✌️ ONCE UPON A K-PROM is out now!🇰🇷 (@KatCho) September 24, 2022 Sci-fi is when the wise, long lived species has pointed ears. pic.twitter.com/uFhjVpFqjk — Captain Revo (@Captain_Revo) September 24, 2022 — nora, resurrected (@NoraReed) September 24, 2022 — Owen Morawitz (@PitchDiscontent) September 24, 2022 — ROP Spoilers | Lord Liar Lunatic of the Rings (@LLLOfTheRings) September 22, 2022 — Meg Elison (@megelison) September 23, 2022 — S. Qiouyi Lu 🪷 陸秋逸 🧮 Lù Qiūyì (@sqiouyilu) September 24, 2022 — The Tweedy Mutant ♿🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 (@the_tweedy) September 23, 2022 — Carly Lane-Perry (@carlylane) September 23, 2022 — Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens (@CSMFHT) September 24, 2022 — zeddy (@Zeddary) September 24, 2022 — Aaron Carpenter (@Aaron_Carpenter) September 25, 2022
