The phrase we'll be right back comes from traditional television broadcasting, where announcers used it before commercial breaks. It became a widely shared meme after The Eric Andre Show used a distorted version as a recurring transition, often following surreal or chaotic moments. Clips of that sting spread across Vine, YouTube, and TikTok as a shorthand for an abrupt pause. Its retro announcer style still works because audiences instantly understand the joke without any extra context or explanation needed.