Red was often portrayed as the default imposter in promotional materials, making it a "sussy" color.
Despite the initial hype dying down by 2021, "impostor is sus" never truly disappeared. Its longevity is attributed to its flexibility in digital communication. TikTok's 'Great Meme Reset Of 2026,' Explained - Forbes impostor_is_sus
An abbreviation for "suspicious" or "suspect," used in emergency meetings to accuse players. "Impostor": The alien player disguised as a crewmate. Red was often portrayed as the default imposter
The peak of this meme often features a heavily distorted, edited photo of Twitch streamer , paired with the phrase "when the imposter is sus". This image (often called "Sus Jerma") became the defining visual representation of the trend. B. "Amogus" and Post-Irony edited photo of Twitch streamer