Skippy is the talking smart pistol from Cyberpunk 2077, released in 2020, and quickly became a fan favourite because it comments on combat instead of staying silent. Players shared its funniest lines as short clips, and this premature discharge joke stood out for its cheeky double meaning and deadpan delivery. It spread through gaming edits, memes and reaction videos, where creators use it to underline mistimed actions or awkward timing. Its appeal has lasted because the joke needs no context beyond a weapon that talks too much.