Hornet is a recurring character in Hollow Knight, the 2017 indie action adventure game by Team Cherry, where she first appears as a boss before becoming an ally in later encounters. Her short hurt vocal is part of the game's combat audio, heard whenever she takes damage during those fights. Clips like this spread through gameplay videos, fan edits, and soundboards because Hollow Knight remains widely played and streamed years after release. The sound stays useful because it is instantly recognisable to fans, yet short enough to work as a reaction in unrelated edits.