The phrase comes from internet slang, where tripping means acting strange, confused, or out of touch with reality, and jit is Southern US slang for a young person. Short reaction clips like this spread through TikTok edits, gaming videos, and meme compilations, where a single line can comment on a whole scene without extra explanation. It stays popular because it is short, instantly understood by viewers who follow meme culture, and easy to place over fails, storytimes, and surprising moments, much like a bruh reaction.