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When you bury the lede, you are putting the most important/interesting information at the end of your story instead starting off with it. This term is often used in journalism when a journalist places the newsworthy part of the story after the minor or irrelevant details. Burying the lede can also be used for comedic effect, especially if it's in "rule of three" format.
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