Built around the slang word cap, meaning a lie, this clip circulates on soundboards and short-form video as a ready-made call-out. The phrasing boy that's cap became a repeatable reaction as cap and no cap spread widely in online slang during the late 2010s and early 2020s. Creators reuse the short recording instead of saying the line themselves, dropping it over screenshots, storytimes and flex clips. Its appeal is timing and tone: one quick, recognisable phrase that signals disbelief without needing any setup or explanation for viewers.