The phrase we will get them next time has long been used in stories as the classic line spoken after a defeat, especially by rivals or cartoon villains who refuse to accept they have lost. Online, the short clip version spread through gaming and meme edits where creators needed a quick, relatable way to close a failure without ending on a sour note. It remains popular because it softens a loss, signals a rematch, and gives any losing character an optimistic, funny final word.