Low Tier God is a fighting game streamer known for blunt, confrontational commentary on his matches, and Ryu is one of the most recognisable characters in Street Fighter, often played by beginners because his moves are straightforward to learn. That combination made the insult stick: calling a Ryu player a scrub became shorthand in fighting game clips for someone relying on predictable, low-effort play. Shared through stream highlights and meme edits, the line now works outside its original match as a quick, recognisable roast for any gaming fail.