diff --git a/drivers/virtio/Kconfig b/drivers/virtio/Kconfig
index a936c5555c79..009278b23241 100644
--- a/drivers/virtio/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/virtio/Kconfig
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ config VIRTIO_PCI
 
 config VIRTIO_PCI_LEGACY
 	bool "Support for legacy virtio draft 0.9.X and older devices"
+	default y
 	depends on VIRTIO_PCI
 	---help---
           Virtio PCI Card 0.9.X Draft (circa 2014) and older device support.
@@ -34,6 +35,11 @@ config VIRTIO_PCI_LEGACY
 	  If disabled, you get a slightly smaller, non-transitional driver,
 	  with no legacy compatibility.
 
+          So look out into your driveway.  Do you have a flying car?  If
+          so, you can happily disable this option and virtio will not
+          break.  Otherwise, leave it set.  Unless you're testing what
+          life will be like in The Future.
+
 	  If unsure, say Y.
 
 config VIRTIO_PMEM