The line comes from Shenmue, Sega's Dreamcast adventure game first released in 1999, known for its fully voiced townspeople and everyday street conversations. Short incidental dialogue like this was later ripped and shared on soundboards, where brief, recognisable game quotes became reaction staples. Its plain delivery and universal wording helped it travel beyond fans of the series, and creators still reach for it when they need a quick, low-key way to tell a character, player, or commenter to relax without adding a long explanation.