I Think You Should Leave is a Netflix sketch comedy series created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin that premiered in 2019 and became known for awkward, escalating social situations and quotable one-liners. Short clips from the show spread widely as reaction sounds because they capture a recognizable social dynamic in just a few seconds. The teacher's pet idea fits that style perfectly, turning classroom favoritism into a quick shorthand for sucking up. Editors keep using it because the reference is instantly understood by fans and still funny without any context.