Among Us was released by Innersloth in 2018 and surged in popularity in 2020, with the Airship added as its fourth map in March 2021. Reporting a body is a core mechanic that pauses the round and forces a discussion and vote. Clips of the alert spread through gaming videos, streams and edits on social platforms, where the sound became shorthand for catching someone out. It remains popular because even viewers who no longer play instantly understand its meaning as an accusation.