Let’s be honest: Losing two million rupiah is not funny to a normal person. That is a month's worth of groceries, a phone bill, or a child's school fee.
While the literal meaning involves gambling, the phrase has evolved. You will now see it used in completely unrelated contexts:
The next time you feel the urge to cut a corner—to be sekali nakal —remember the ghost of the Rich Uncle.
: The use of coded language like "BO" allows content creators to bypass some automated censorship filters while still signaling adult themes to their audience.
This phrase is the great equalizer.
