The 'I'm Using Tilt Controls!' catchphrase originates from the online multiplayer lobby of Mario Kart 8 and its Deluxe version on the Nintendo Switch. Because players are restricted to a set of pre-determined chat phrases, this specific message became an overnight sensation. Since using motion (tilt) controls is widely viewed as less precise and more difficult than using a standard joystick, players began spamming the phrase ironically to explain away poor driving or to mock the game's limited communication system. It has since become a universal shorthand for making weak excuses or participating in chaotic, non-sequitur humor within the gaming community.