Uhuy is closely linked to Komeng, an Indonesian comedian whose playful delivery made the word one of his signature catchphrases on the comedy show Spontan. Fans began clipping the short exclamation and sharing it in meme edits, reaction videos and short-form posts, where its cheeky tone needed no translation for Indonesian audiences. Because it is so short and instantly recognisable, it has stayed popular as a quick punchline for teasing, flirting and light-hearted embarrassment in online comedy.