“28 stab wounds” comes from the 2018 video game Detroit: Become Human. The line is spoken by Connor during an interrogation scene, and its intense delivery made it easy to clip and reuse online. It spread through meme edits, gaming compilations and reaction videos, where people paired it with exaggerated accusations or dramatic reveals. The quote is still popular because it is short, instantly recognizable to many players, and dramatic enough to turn minor situations into a joke.