I never made the connection before but someone in the replies pointed out this is probably the result of kids growing up with drama YouTubers and similar culture.
YOU WEREN'T THERE FOR THE FANDUBS
YOU WEREN'T THERE FOR THE SLIGHTLY INCRSTROUS COMICS
YOH WEREN'T THERE FOR FUCKING INKTALE, ULTRATALE, SANS COMIC FUCKING TV
YOU WEREN'T THERE FOR THE WEIRDLY LONG MOVIES
YOU WEREN'T THERE WHEN SOME IDIOT PUT RAZORS IN COOKIES
SIT DOWN