Among Us was the surprise hit of 2020 that helped many folks find a way to connect with each other throughout quarantine. The concept was nothing groundbreaking, but the execution of it was perfect for streamers on sites like Twitch to gain a following by playing the game with their friends.
As streamers played it, so did their viewers, and soon, everyone was screaming on the internet about how “sus” their friends were. That phrase “sus” has become attached to Among Us — it’s impossible to hear it and not think of the game. It’s become so popular that it’s even managed to break out of being just a meme among the gaming community and was an answer on a recent episode of Jeopardy!