The line comes from The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion, released in 2006, where Imperial city guards use race based insults when addressing different player characters. Nords are the hardy human race from Skyrim, and guards treat them with open disdain in Cyrodiil. Clips of Oblivion guard dialogue spread through gaming forums and video edits because the voice acting is earnest, repetitive and easy to quote. This short insult survived as a reaction sound for confrontations, arrests and roleplay moments long after the game launched.