SCP-096 is a well-known creature from the SCP Foundation collaborative horror fiction project, where it is nicknamed the Shy Guy. The crying is associated with the character in fan videos, games and dramatic readings that helped the SCP mythos spread widely online during the 2010s. It remains popular because even a short sob instantly signals looming danger to viewers who know the lore, making it useful for horror memes, game edits and suspenseful reaction clips.