The phrase is linked to Freddie Mercury, the Queen frontman known for his theatrical stage presence and distinctive voice, which makes even a simple goodbye sound memorable. Short spoken lines like this travel well online because they are easy to recognise, easy to place at the end of a clip, and instantly understood without context. Creators use it as a shorthand for leaving, logging off, or ending a joke, and its popularity has continued because the delivery feels confident and light rather than rude, turning an ordinary exit into a small comic moment.