Combat d'infirme comes from the French dub of South Park, the animated series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone that began in 1997, where Eric Cartman is known for loud, provocative outbursts. The phrase spread online as a short reaction sound, shared on soundboards and in edited videos rather than as a full scene. Its appeal is the instant recognition for French-speaking fans and the absurd contrast between the grand announcement and whatever trivial confrontation follows, which keeps it in circulation for jokes between friends.