Online, the phrase You've Been Gnomed has become shorthand for a lighthearted prank reveal, the moment when a joke that was hiding in plain sight is finally pointed out to the viewer. It is shared most often in short videos, memes and soundboards, where its brevity makes it easy to drop in as a final punchline without interrupting the action. Because the wording is instantly recognisable even without context, creators keep returning to it for surprise edits, reaction clips and playful gotcha moments that rely on timing rather than explanation.