The phrase comes from drag performer Jasmine Masters, whose expressive reaction video turned and I oop into a widely quoted catchphrase. It was later adopted by the VSCO girl trend on TikTok, where creators paired it with sksksk, oversized shirts, scrunchies and Hydro Flask jokes to signal a playful, self-aware teen stereotype. From there it spread into reaction edits, fail compilations and everyday meme audio, because the abrupt stop mid-sentence is instantly recognisable. It remains popular as shorthand for surprise, embarrassment and comic timing.