Among Us was released by Innersloth in 2018 and exploded in popularity during 2020, turning its crewmates and the word sus, short for suspicious, into a lasting meme language. Fans began remixing the characters into fan animations, Minecraft crossovers, and short horror parodies, where a quiet setup would end with a sudden scream and distorted face. This jump scare version spread through soundboards and short videos as a reusable prank sting. It remains popular because the reference is instantly recognisable, even when the clip is used outside gaming content.