Among Us is a social deduction game where crewmates try to identify the impostors hiding among them, and sus became the community shorthand for suspicious during its surge in popularity in 2020. Streamers, TikTok creators, and meme editors picked up the word and turned every doubtful glance or failed excuse into a joke, often pairing it with short impostor-themed clips. Because the reference needs no explanation for most viewers, it still works as instant shorthand for distrust in gaming videos, reaction edits, and everyday meme posts.