The video became a "shitposting" staple on platforms like Discord and 4chan because:
In the most common version, a hand quickly moves a piece of paper across a desk or folds it with extreme speed, often edited to look physically impossible or glitchy. It is usually meant to be a nonsensical "reply" in a group chat to confuse others. 1640125147112 (2).webm
: Originally, some versions of this specific .webm file contained metadata that could cause older versions of the Discord mobile app or browser to lag or crash when played. The video became a "shitposting" staple on platforms
: It is accompanied by a very loud, distorted, or high-pitched "sliding" sound that makes it a popular choice for "earrape" or jump-scare style humor. 1640125147112 (2).webm