Online, being gnomed became a running joke in short videos and comment sections, where creators use this original clip to mark the moment a prank lands or a friend is caught off guard. The format spread because it needs no setup: viewers already understand that a gnome appearance means a lighthearted trick is underway. That instant recognition keeps it in rotation for reaction videos, edits and prank compilations, where a quick, silly payoff works better than a long explanation.