This line circulates online as a standalone absurdist reaction clip, passed around on soundboards and meme pages rather than tied to a widely documented episode. Its humor comes from the deliberate non sequitur: wearing a towel has nothing to do with hearing, which makes it perfect for dodging questions. Creators on short-form video apps pair it with confused stares, fake misheard dialogue, and selective hearing jokes. Because the phrasing is so specific and visual, it remains instantly quotable years after it first started spreading.