The phrase comes from AuronPlay, a Spanish streamer known for his humorous reactions during gaming and variety streams. 'Tengo miedo' became a favourite catchphrase among his audience because it captures his dramatic, self-aware style in just two words. Fans began clipping the line and sharing it on soundboards, in Discord servers and in short-form videos, where it spread beyond his regular viewers. It remains popular because it is instantly recognisable, easy to understand even for non-Spanish speakers, and fits almost any moment of playful fear or suspense.