The exact origin of this clip is not documented, so its life online comes from how easily the phrase works out of context. Not true, not cranky is a complete denial in six words, which makes it simple to drop into chats, short videos and soundboard collections as a stand in for anyone refusing to admit they are annoyed. It has stayed in use because the situation is everyday and instantly understood, and the line can be reused for friends, streamers, pets or fictional characters without needing any setup or explanation beforehand.