Alex Mercer is the protagonist of Prototype, the 2009 open-world action game by Radical Entertainment known for its dark tone and shapeshifting powers. The term sussy comes from internet slang around sus, popularized by Among Us, and is now applied to any character acting shady for comedy. This particular edit reframes Mercer's serious persona as goofy and suspicious, which is why it circulates on gaming soundboards and meme edits. Creators keep using it because the contrast between a brutal anti-hero and silly sus humor never gets old.