The line comes from comedian Steven He's short comedy skits about strict Asian parents, where he plays an exaggerated son reacting to constant criticism and pressure. Clips of his scream were shared widely on TikTok in 2021, turning the emotional damage meme into a shorthand for feeling hurt in a funny, overblown way. Creators began dropping it over fails, roasts and disappointing news, and its instantly recognisable delivery has kept it in rotation long after the original videos circulated.