The phrase comes from Polish internet humour built around everyday travel and local place names. Tluszcz is a small town in the Mazovian Voivodeship, east of Warsaw, and its name also means fat or grease in Polish, which gives the line an extra layer of wordplay for Polish speakers. Short spoken reactions like this spread through soundboards, group chats and short video edits, where the specific destination makes the panic feel personal. It remains popular because the delivery works even for viewers who only understand the tone.