SCP-096, often called the Shy Guy, is a tall, pale humanoid from the SCP Foundation collaborative horror universe, feared because it attacks relentlessly once someone sees its face. Clips of its attack became a staple of SCP gameplay videos, horror animations and short-form edits, where the brief scream and impact work as shorthand for an unavoidable encounter. The sound spread because it needs no explanation for fans, and it still appears in new SCP content, reaction videos and jumpscare compilations as a quick way to raise tension.