Gen Z humour became a catch-all label online for surreal, fast-cut comedy built on irony, randomness and references that only make sense in context. Clips like this spread through TikTok, Discord and meme compilations in the early 2020s, alongside goofy ahh sounds and other brainrot staples. Rather than one original source, the style grew from countless short edits remixed by creators. It remains popular because a few seconds instantly signals a specific internet generation and a shared taste for anti-humour.