Why is this a thing

[Walrus]

The deathgasp peek only happens occasionally, but anyone who has fallen for it once knows fully well to examine them anyways.

Ah, I tried it once recently and it happened the first time.

Maybe only give people the message in the OP if they're standing next to them?

Maybe only give people the message in the OP if they're standing next to them?

It has a random chance of happening, it's usually the normal death emote.