Or do what I do, and downplay it. Sure, nobody ever takes my "suggestions", but at least they're never disappointed!
Hey man, lemme tell you about this game Portal: someone belittles you while you shoot a gun that doesn't even kill people.
Buddy, have you ever seen The Princess Bride? It's about a guy who reads a book to his grandson.
Have you ever read one of my favorite books: Project Hail Mary? No? It's about... uhh... a guy waking up and... hearing a voice. That happens on the first page, and... anything else would be a spoiler.