The phrase itself is a common Mandarin insult that has circulated for years in Chinese online culture, gaming chats and livestream banter, where short, punchy insults are often clipped and reused as reactions. As short-form video and soundboard culture grew, the one-second delivery made it easy to drop into edits without needing translation or context, since its tone alone signals a roast. It remains popular because it is instantly recognisable to Mandarin speakers and instantly funny as an exaggerated reaction to outsiders, even when the exact words are not understood.